Ibanez AF75G-BKF Artcore, BLACK FLAT
The Ibanez AF75G Artcore, As evidenced by its long-standing association with such giants of jazz guitar as George Benson, Pat Metheny, and John Scofield, Ibanez has been a constant pioneer in the world of hollow-body guitar building for more than three decades evokes the soulful glow of classic rock, blues and jazz all in one instrument. Class and elegance. With a hollow construction, this vintage styled guitar chimes with bright and open tones that allow you adopt a variety of genres and playing styles. This is a piece of musical beauty and will impress you with its versatility and effortless playability.
Two Classic Elite Ibanez humbuckers sit astride the body of the guitar and are responsible for its deliciously fat low-end tones. Chords resonate with a creamy textural depth thanks to these meticulously designed pickups. Speaking of resonance, a rosewood fretboard gifts you with an excellent response, soft touch and luscious platform for your playing. Gorgeously detailed f-holes complete the timeless aesthetic of the AF75 and makes it an instrument that will improve the look and sound of any musician.
Maple Body
The Ibanez AF75G Artcore Semi Acoustic Guitar is beautifully crafted with a maple body, delivering a bright acoustic sound, along with warmth and sustain. Maple is a common choice for guitars, as its versatile voice delivers a broad tonal range. A pair of classic F soundholes are also incorporated into the soundboard, offering an increased acoustic projection.
Neck & Fingerboard
The 3-piece mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard has been designed to offer a smooth, fast play, whilst the naturally oily rosewood fingerboard absorbs stray overtones for a rich sound. The 3-piece neck combination produces warm, mellow tones with complex highs, thick, creamy lows, and an appealing midrange.
Classic Elite Humbuckers
Equipped with a set of Ibanez’s classic elite pickups, the Ibanez AF75G Artcore produces classic tones with a jazz vibe. The ceramic humbuckers offer sweet, warm tones that add plenty of life to the guitar, while its moderate output ensures that the sound can cut though the densest mix. Both pickups are incredibly responsive to allow each note to shine, enhancing your playing style and creating a very versatile instrument.
About Ibanez
Over the past 30 years, Ibanez Guitars have always been at the forefront of developing the right tools for electric guitar players pushing the boundaries of music. For decades, Ibanez designers and luthiers have been the embodiment of this ideology, pushing their skills to the edge of imagination, consistently creating some of the most versatile and unique instruments ever. Although Ibanez guitars have been made since 1908, it wasn’t until the late 1980s that they began to form an identity for themselves when artists such as Steve Vai and Frank Zappa began using their instruments. Now with a huge artist clientele across the globe, Ibanez are a leading manufacturer of electric guitars and basses and a first choice for many dedicated musicians.
Features
- Equipped with a pair of Classic Elite pickups offer rich, nuanced tones with a fat low end
- Maple top and body delivers warmth, volume, sustain and responsiveness
- Artcore AF mahogany set-in neck with rosewood fingerboard and block inlays
- Classic F sound holes allow the acoustic tone to be projected forward
- Sure grip III knobs combine classic looks with precise control and non-slip functionality
- Black flat finish with gold hardware
- Control options include independent volume and tone, with a three-way toggle switch
- Artcore series is highly respected for its tone, sustain and the way they hold their tuning
Specifications
Body
- Series: Artcore AF
- Body Top: Maple
- Body Back: Maple
- Body Finish: Black Flat
Neck
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Joint: Set-In
- Scale Length: 24.7″
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size:Medium
- Position Inlays: Acrylic block
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Classic Elite
- Neck Pickup:Classic Elite
- Pickup Switching:
- Bridge: ART-1
- Tailpiece: VT60
- Hardware Colour: Gold