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Ibanez AS93BC Artcore Expressionist Electric Guitar
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AS93BCBK
4549763348951
New
8.07 lbs.
The Ibanez Artcore Expressionist series is built on a shared passion for jazz-inspired sonics, reflecting Ibanez’s significant influence on funk, jazz, and soul music since the 1970s. This legacy was solidified when legendary guitarist George Benson chose these instruments. Continuing this rich tradition, the Artcore Expressionist AS93BC offers modern musicians the tools to explore vibrant, detailed tones. Jazz and funk guitarists are particularly drawn to the AS93BC’s distinctive sound, thanks to its premium tonewoods — linden, nyatoh, maple, and Macassar ebony — and dual Super 58 humbuckers. The guitar's iconic silhouette, eye-catching binding, and visible wood grain combine aesthetics with functionality.
The debate over the importance of tonewood qualities is ongoing, especially with electric guitars, but semi-hollowbody guitars stand out due to their blend of acoustic properties and electronics. For the AS93BC, Ibanez luthiers meticulously selected tonewoods to ensure a robust sonic foundation and classic semi-hollowbody sound. The linden top is ivory-bound to bocote back and sides, delivering rich bass, ample projection, and a broad range of mid-frequency tones. The 3-piece maple neck, made from both nyatoh and maple, provides warmth, brightness, and clarity. A Macassar ebony fingerboard completes the tonewood set, offering excellent sustain and clarity across all registers.
Early hollowbody and semi-hollowbody electric guitars had expressive tones but suffered from significant hum. To address this, Ibanez developed the Super 58 pickups, which are featured in the AS93BC's bridge and neck positions. These humbuckers maintain the guitar's bite while eliminating hum and noise. The Super 58 pickups give the AS93BC a unique sonic character, blending vintage-inspired sound with modern flexibility. With dedicated Volume and Tone controls for each pickup and a 3-way toggle switch, you have versatile tone-shaping options to suit your style.
The Artcore Expressionist AS93BC, like its series counterparts, features an AS Expressionist neck profile designed for comfort, whether you play with your thumb under or over the neck. Its 12-inch fingerboard radius and 22 frets allow for smooth playability. The set-in neck design enhances the resonant qualities of the semi-hollowbody construction and center block, ensuring a harmonious blend of tonal qualities. Additionally, the 3-piece maple and nyatoh neck not only enriches tonal depth but also increases stability, making the neck resistant to twisting and warping.
Features
- The semi-hollowbody design honors classic blues, funk, jazz, and soul styles, with modern features for versatile stage and studio performance.
- The AS Expressionist neck profile provides comfort and ease for a variety of playing styles.
- The linden top and bocote back and sides deliver deep bass, detailed mids, and strong projection.
- The Macassar ebony fingerboard offers exceptional sustain and clear note separation across the tonal spectrum.
- Dual Super 58 humbucking pickups produce a sweet electric tone with acoustic resonance and no hum.
- The comfortable 3-piece nyatoh/maple neck enhances playability, provides easy access to upper frets, and increases resistance to twisting and warping.