Ibanez’s Contemporary Archtop series was specifically designed to meet the demands of today's cutting edge players. Selected tone woods, outstanding craftsmanship, custom pickups and reliable hardware, are all elements carefully chosen for inspiring serious and experienced players.
The Back and Sides of the AFC155 are crafted with Maple. A Spruce top enables it to produce bright, pronounced tones while maintaining that tight low end. The 15 ¾'' fully hollow body of the AFC155 is capable of producing rich and complex tones and allows each and every note to resonate beautifully. The traditional single cutaway design offers increased accessibility to the higher registers on the neck. The maximum body thickness is 3 5/8'' for optimal tone and resonance. The AFC155 is dressed in a brilliant Jet Blue Burst finish that boldly exudes sheer elegance.
The AFC 155’s slim, set-in, 3 piece Mahogany/Maple neck features a bound Ebony fingerboard topped with 20 medium frets which gives this guitar its outstanding playability. The fingerboard also features Mother of Pearl off-set block inlays which cater to the AFC155's elegant appearance. To further accentuate its exquisite looks and overall performance, this guitar features all gold hardware including gold tuning machines and an Ebony bridge that will help keep this guitar perfectly in tune. The AFC155 comes stock with a set of flat wound strings to maximize that old-school vibe.
The AFC155 houses a pair of Magic Touch-Mini humbuckers that will deliver full-bodied tones with great articulation and a quick response, along with a 3-way switch and tone and volume controls. A durable hardshell case is included with your purchase of the AFC155 for the ultimate protection.
Ibanez has historically offered acoustic instruments that electric guitarists would find inviting and easy to play. Altstar models are the perfect option for the aspiring electric player with a drive to explore the world of acoustic guitars. The Altstar series features a compact dreadnought body, 15.7" fingerboard radius, tighter string spacing and 25.5" scale neck, all designed to offer electric guitarists a seamless transition to acoustic playing. The single-cut Altstar also features a neck joint at the 16th fret, rather than the 12th fret, affording unparalleled upper fret access. Whether you’re just looking to delve into the world of acoustic guitars, or you are seeking a quieter practice option while maintaining an electric guitar feel, this is your axe!
Ibanez has historically offered acoustic instruments that electric guitarists would find inviting and easy to play. Altstar models are the perfect option for the aspiring electric player with a drive to explore the world of acoustic guitars. The Altstar series features a compact dreadnought body, 15.7" fingerboard radius, tighter string spacing and 25.5" scale neck, all designed to offer electric guitarists a seamless transition to acoustic playing. The single-cut Altstar also features a neck joint at the 16th fret, rather than the 12th fret, affording unparalleled upper fret access. Whether you’re just looking to delve into the world of acoustic guitars, or you are seeking a quieter practice option while maintaining an electric guitar feel, this is your axe!
Ibanez introduced Artcore in 2002 and has been the hollow-body guitar of choice for musicians for the last 10 years. The Artcore's combination of quality workmanship and affordability has created legions of fans from diverse genres as blues, country, rock and jazz. Musicians can find the purity of an old school style jazz-box to a hybrid semi-hollow rocker. Artcore is highly respected for its tone, sustain and the way they hold their tuning and how the series continues to push the boundaries of guitar building.
The AU series features very unique construction. Rather than being built with a separate top, sides, and back like most ukuleles, the body of the AU starts as a solid block of wood and is routed out, so that the back and sides are a single piece of wood. A top is then added to complete the body. This construction method gives these instruments a unique sound and brilliant playability. They also utilize distinctive features such as a Stereo Sound Port, Elevated Comfort Armrest, and Edgeless Comfort Heel.
Serial Number: 212YO1GS231214242
Weight: 1.6 lbs
Specs
body shape: AU concert body
top: Sapele top
back & sides: Solid Paulownia back&Solid Paulownia sides
Ibanez created the Artwood Series to be an ode to their rich tradition of acoustic guitars while adding the modern accoutrements needed by today's guitarist. The AW54CEOPN is a visual stunner with a solid mahogany top (with mahogany back, sides, and neck) and an open pore natural finish that really shows off the mahogany's beautiful woodgrain. Adding to its aesthetic charm is a black and white multi-rosette, a cutaway that helps you access the entire rosewood fingerboard, tortoise pickguard and chrome die-cast tuners.
The mahogany construction provides you with plenty of warmth naturally, but when you need to plug in, the AW54CEOPN has a Fishman Sonicore pickup and Ibanez's AEQ-SP2 preamp that features a simple 2-band control, which makes adjusting the bass and treble easy. It also has a user-friendly onboard tuner and volume control.
The EHB’s headless construction and specially designed body enable the player to maintain a similar playing position whether seated or standing.
Slanted body back
The top half of the back of the body is slanted which allows the bass to rest slightly closer to the player’s body for better control and a more ergonomic feel.
Comfortably rounded body edge, Chambered body
Its contoured, ergonomic design and chambered body make for a lightweight, well-balanced, and comfortable instrument that’s excellent for long sets or practice session.
Scooped cut on the body back
There is extra carving on the back of the body behind the lower horn for easier upper fret access.
9pc Panga Panga/Walnut neck w/Graphite reinforcement rods
The 9-piece Panga Panga/Walnut neck provides superior note attack, tight lows and increased sustain with the Panga Panga fretboard.
Luminescent side dot inlays
Luminescent side dot inlay provides clear visibility in dark environments.
Bartolini® BH2 pickups
The Bartolini® BH2 pickups provide a tight bottom-end, punchy mid-range, and smooth response. The dual-coil style configuration maximizes articulation and a long blade pole piece widens the magnetic field, providing balanced string-to-string pickup response.
Vari-Mid 3-Band EQ w/EQ bypass switch
The Vari-mid 3-band EQ features a variable mid-frequency control which allows you to dial in an incredibly wide range of sounds. There is also an EQ bypass switch for passive operation with the treble control acting as a passive tone control when the EQ is bypassed.
The MR5HS bridge is designed especially for the EHB basses and features wide intonation range. Each bridge piece is independently and securely attached to the body for maximum vibration transfer, and the saddles are adjustable for string spacing +/-1.5mm, answering every bassist’s individual string spacing demands, no matter what playing style. Teflon washers are used on each tuner for a smooth tuning action.
Schaller S-Locks strap pins and Neutrik locking jack
Schaller S-Lock strap lock pins and a Neutrik locking jack hold the strap and cable securely.
Detachable Finger ramp
A detachable Finger ramp is included for comfortable finger picking.
Serial Number: 230300293
Weight: 8.8lbs
SPECS
neck type: EHB59pc Panga Panga/Walnut neck w/Graphite reinforcement rods
top/back/body: Walnut topAsh body
fretboard: Bound Panga Panga fretboardOff-set Abalone dot inlay