Bringing classic looks and sound bang up-to-date, the Ibanez AS53 Artcore comes coated in a subtle Transparent Black Flat finish and loaded with two Infinity humbuckers that shape versatile, genre-spanning tone. Fitted with a single volume and tone pot and a three-way pickup switch, this electric archtop can do way more than spit blues and jazz riffs - think angular new wave, thick and chugging rock, or jangling, crunching indie and you get the idea. Whatever you spin with this model, you're supported by thoughtful build quality and solid semi-acoustic sound.
The Ibanez AS53 Artcore: Lightweight & Lush Feedback-Free Sound
The body of this Artcore Series guitar has been made using sapele; a thankfully lightweight yet strong tonewood with a particular density that, when used to build instruments, results in a sweet balance across the lower and higher frequencies and lush acoustic sound. This natural foundation is translated into amplified sound with depth and clarity by Ibanez' own Infinity humbuckers, and since the AS53 has also been fitted with an internal centre-block, any of the unwanted feedback that's usually associated with hollowbody models is effectively countered.
Service promise
Bax Music Warranty
This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
Specifications
Product features
Number of frets
22
Number of strings
6
Body depth
Thinline
Bridge type
Tune-o-matic + tailpiece
Centre block
Yes
Sustainable product
Not specified
Pickup configuration
HH
Pickup type
Humbucker (passive)
Suitable style of music
Warm blues, rock
Neck connection
Set neck
Wood type (back)
Sapele
Fretboard wood
Walnut
Wood type (soundboard)
Sapele
Wood type (sides)
Sapele
For what genre?
Rock & Blues (overdrive)
Includes cover
No
Includes case
No
Colour
Black
Country of origin
China
Left-handed
No
Body material
Sapele
Scale length
24.72 inches (628mm), 24.75 inches (629mm)
Body type
Hollow-body
Set
No
Weight and dimensions including packaging
Weight
10,0 kg
Dimensions
117,0 x 54,0 x 14,0 cm
Product specifications
Ibanez semi-acoustic guitar
model: AS53
series: Artcore
colour: Transparent Black Flat
body
material: sapele
finish: matte
shape: AS
top: sapele
binding: cream
neck
joint: dovetail
material: nyatoh
finish: matte
profile: AS Artcore
scale length: 24.7" (628mm)
fretboard: walnut
fretboard radius: 12" (305mm)
binding: cream
number of frets: 22
fret type: medium
nut material: synthetic
nut width: 43mm (1.69")
position markers: white dots
truss rod: yes
hardware
bridge: Gibraltar Performer bridge
tailpiece: Quik Change III
hardware finish: chrome
machine heads: sealed, self-lubricating
strings: .010 - .052
electronics
pickups: 2x Infinity passive humbucker, ceramic
controls: 1x volume, 1x tone, 3-way pickup switch
4.9
8 reviews
Rating
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5 / 5
Ibanez AS53 Artcore Transparent Black Flat Semi-Acoustic Guitar
I just wanted to follow up on my previous review of the Ibanez AS53 which i have had now for a week. The stand out feature for me is the unplugged volume and tone which is pleasing and such a bonus when you just want to pick up and practice without upsetting everyone in the house! A great compromise between a solid body and a full acoustic. The necks great to, very comfortable.
April 28, 2020
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Keith
5 / 5
Ibanez AS53 Artcore Transparent Black Flat Semi-Acoustic Guitar
I wanted a low priced semi acoustic to replace my full size acoustic which seldom got played due to the high action and general size. This Ibanez AS53 has turned out to be one of my best purchases to date. My example was made in Indonesia which pleased me as so much now is made in China and the quality to price ratio is unbelievable. Everyone makes comments about pickups and tuners being rubbish but will not be changing anything on this as it is perfect for my requirements just as it is, simply awesome for the money!
April 22, 2020
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Keith
Reviews from other countries
5 / 5
Ibanez AS53 Artcore Transparent Black Flat Semi-Acoustic Guitar
Dit is mijn eerste nieuwe gitaar, en als beginnend gitaarspeler is dit voor mijn gevoel een hele fijne gitaar.
Ligt lekker in de hand en bespeelt heel licht.
Heb er een amp2 bij waardoor de klank keuze enorm is.
Totaal conclusie een fijne set waar ik nig jaren plezier van zal hebben.
December 30, 2024
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Gerrit A L.
This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5
Ibanez AS53 Artcore Transparent Black Flat Semi-Acoustic Guitar
Zeer aangenaam verast door de gitaar.
Speel al 20 jaar keiharde metal, maar voor een gelegenheid behoeft aan een meer 'acoustisch' georienteerde gitaar. Zo kwam ik op de Ibanez. Met zo'n gitaar verlies je het 'electrisch gitaar' gevoel niet, maar heb je toch een meer acoustische sound.
Gitaar werd al in verschillende stemmingen live gebruikt en blijft goed in zijn stemming. Zelfs buiten.
Met behulp van mijn Kemper en een Digitec Drop pedaal klinkt deze gitaar in flat C zelfs nog top.
Uit gewoonte ook even wat 'metal' gespeeld ermee, en deze klinkt ook wel vettig.
En vooral weten dat deze gitaar bijna NIETS kost in vergelijking met de kwaliteit en klank die deze produceerd.
Een aanrader !!!!
June 8, 2021
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Wost van Winkle
This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5
Ibanez AS53 Artcore Transparent Black Flat Semi-Acoustic Guitar
Hele mooie gitaar en speelt harstikke lekker, wanneer je erop speelt merk je wel hoe warm het geluid is.
March 15, 2021
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Jesse
This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
4 / 5
Ibanez AS53 Artcore Transparent Black Flat Semi-Acoustic Guitar
Goede gitaar is fijn om op te spelen. Ik zou het alleen niet aanraden aan beginners omdat ik de hals erg dik vind.
September 6, 2018
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Jochem H.
This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5
Ibanez AS53 Artcore Transparent Black Flat Semi-Acoustic Guitar
Zeer fijne gitaar, speelt erg licht en geeft een mooi geluid.
February 3, 2018
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Sven K.
This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5
Ibanez AS53 Artcore Transparent Black Flat Semi-Acoustic Guitar
Superbe, très à mon goût
Très belle finition, manche collé, ajustements parfaits
Bonne sonorité unpluged
Absolument pas limitée au blues ou au jazz
January 25, 2018
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Pierre L.
This review was automatically translated from French.