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This Ibanez Artcore AS53 semi-hollow electric guitar features a double-cutaway body with sapele top, back and sides that is strong and resonant. The 22-fret set mahogany neck with bound laurel fretboard is satin smooth and dishes out sweet sustain. The AS53 Artcore semi-hollow electric gutair comes equipped with 2 ACH-ST open-coil humbuckers with ceramic magnets as well as a master volume and master tone control.

A case is sold separately.
Ibanez Artcore AS53 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Flat Transparent Black
Ibanez Artcore AS53 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Flat Transparent Black

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  • Sapele top, back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Bound laurel fingerboard
  • 22 frets
  • Two ACH-ST open-coil humbuckers with ceramic magnets
  • Master volume/tone
  • Case sold separately

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  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Type: Artcore set-in
  • Body: Sapele top/back/sides
  • Frets: Large frets
  • Fingerboard: Bound Laurel
  • Inlay: Pearl dot inlay
  • Bridge: ART1 bridge
  • NeckPU: ACH-ST
  • BridgePU: ACH-ST
  • HW Color: CH
  • Finishes: TRF, TKF
    • Bridge Pickup
    • Name: ACH-ST
    • Model No: ACH-ST
    • Construction: Humbucking
    • Magnet: Ceramic
    • Description: Clean sounding with a rich harmonics
    Neck Pickup
    • Name: ACH-ST
    • Model No: ACH-ST
    • Construction: Humbucking
    • Magnet: Ceramic
    • Description: Clean sounding with a rich harmonics

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    Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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    4.37

    19 Reviews

    90%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    Most Liked Positive Review

    5

    Ibanez Artcore AS53

    I got this guitar in red about a week ago and I must say I'm impressed. To start off with it's beautiful and plays wonderfully. Also it has great tone. You would think that with the minimalist styling (only one tone knob) it would be rather limited but, of course you'd be wrong. It can go from a very fat raunchy sound to a more thin jazzy sound all by turning the one tone knob up or down. Hooked into the amp it has a great full sound but played unplugged it sounds good as well. Being semi hollow its very convenient if you aren't near an amp or else are just too lazy to get off of the couch with it. (occasionally me) :) The action of the neck is superb in that the playability is very smooth. It also stays in tune for a long time of heavy use. All in all I'm very pleased with this guitar, it's tone, look, quality, everything. I definitely recommend it.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

    2

    Good sound, questionable workmanship

    To start, this guitar has a great sound. But I have been very disappointed with it its workmanship. I have had the guitar for less than a year. It has multiple cracks, including a large crack where the neck meets the body (I have never dropped it). Now, the input jack is displaced and I can't plug the guitar in. After I discovered the cracks, I took the guitar to guitar center, and they would not help me. I called Ibanez, and while they said they might help me out, I need to ship them the guitar and they will NOT pay for shipping. Either way, I am out time and money on this guitar due to questionable workmanship.

    Filters
    Best Uses
    1. Practicing7
    2. Jamming4
    3. Small Venues3
    4. Recording2
    5. Rock Concerts1
    Cons
    1. Craftsmanship2
    2. Fret Buzz2
    3. Poor Pick Up1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced4
    2. Novice3
    3. Professional Musician2
    Pros
    1. Good Feel9
    2. Fun To Play8
    3. Good Tone7
    4. Good Pick Up5
    5. Solid Electronics3

    Reviewed by 19 customers

    • I wouldn't recommend

      1

      submitted3 years ago

      byEllie

      fromFlorida

      Returned twice. Guitar had a crack where the neck and the body met, and the pickups and tone switch kept falling off. The guitar was never dropped. Poor craftsmanship.

    • Yes I am going to buy another one

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted4 years ago

      byRay

      fromSpokane, Wa.

      Felt great right out of the box. Love this guitar. Got the black. Now I have to get the red. If you know how many guitars you have then you don't have enough.

    • Don't need but one.

      5

      submitted4 years ago

      byFHM

      fromTexas

      Nice feel - good action.

    • Nice budget guitar

      4

      submitted5 years ago

      byRev1834

      fromNew Mexico

      I received a 2019 model which features different wood combinations than what the site advertised. Still seems nice enough but I would have preferred the mahogany maple and rosewood rather than the nyatoh laurel and sapele.

    • Good sound, questionable workmanship

      2

      submitted5 years ago

      bySam

      fromDenver, CO

      To start, this guitar has a great sound. But I have been very disappointed with it its workmanship. I have had the guitar for less than a year. It has multiple cracks, including a large crack where the neck meets the body (I have never dropped it). Now, the input jack is displaced and I can't plug the guitar in. After I discovered the cracks, I took the guitar to guitar center, and they would not help me. I called Ibanez, and while they said they might help me out, I need to ship them the guitar and they will NOT pay for shipping. Either way, I am out time and money on this guitar due to questionable workmanship.

    • A new companion for my lonely Telecaster!

      5

      submitted5 years ago

      byJon L.

      fromVancouver, WA

      A pleasure to play.

    collapse expand iconQ&A

    Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

    • submitted3 years ago

      asked byJerry

      fromTX

      what low-cost amplifier do you recommend for this guitar?

      what low-cost amplifier do you recommend for this guitar?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      Top-Seller GAMMA G25 25W 1x10 Guitar Combo Amplifier

    • submitted3 years ago

      asked byDavid

      fromLansing Michigan

      I recently bought the Ibanez Artcore AS53. Having Fret Buzzing going on. What can be done about this issue. Also, goes out of tune easily. Would you suggest installing locking tuners?

      I recently bought the Ibanez Artcore AS53. Having Fret Buzzing going on. What can be done about this issue. Also, goes out of tune easily. Would you suggest installing locking tuners?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar

    • submitted4 years ago

      asked byBam300z

      fromMemphis,tn

      Can I get this guitar in white

      Can I get this guitar in white

      Open Reply - Thomas
      Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 877-687-5403

    • submitted4 years ago

      asked byMichael

      fromKansas

      Can I get one with a rosewood or ebony fingerboard?

      Can I get one with a rosewood or ebony fingerboard?

      Open Reply - Ronald
      If they make it we would have to special order it. Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can look into this for you.

    • submitted6 years ago

      asked byFrank

      fromOhio

      Can it be played acoustically

      Can it be played acoustically

      Open Reply - Kenneth
      Yes, this can be played acoustically

    • submitted6 years ago

      asked byFrank

      fromundisclosed

      Can you play it acoustically?

      Can you play it acoustically?

      Open Reply - Ronald
      Yes you can. It won't be as loud as an acoustic, but it will be louder than a standard solid body electric.

    • submitted7 years ago

      asked byAbraham

      fromTexas

      Can I put a strap on this guitar?

      Can I put a strap on this guitar?

      Open Reply - Beau
      Yes, a strap can be used on this guitar.
      Open Reply - Beau
      Yes, a strap can be used on this guitar.

    • submitted8 years ago

      asked byPatrick

      fromMI

      Is it possible for you to pick out a very dark AS53TKF? The pictures I have seen range from a medium brown to a very dark chocolate brown, almost black. I would prefer the darkest you can get.

      Is it possible for you to pick out a very dark AS53TKF? The pictures I have seen range from a medium brown to a very dark chocolate brown, almost black. I would prefer the darkest you can get.

      Open Reply -
      Unfortunately, this wouldn't be possible. The guitar would be randomly picked from our warehouse inventory.

    • submitted8 years ago

      asked byLadd

      fromCalifornia

      Can you recommend a case for this guitar or is there one manufacturer for this guitar

      Can you recommend a case for this guitar or is there one manufacturer for this guitar

      Open Reply -
      Ibanez makes one for it, but it's a special order. However most hollowbody cases will fit.