The AF is the most traditional design within the Artcore series. The full-hollow body construction means there are no sound blocks in the body. This construction method produces a rich, complex tone, expressed with a pure voice and full body, the tonal characteristics most highly desired among the discerning Jazz player.<br> <br> Ibanez first introduced Artcore back in 2002 and it has remained a workhorse hollow-body guitar for musicians all over the world ever since. The Artcore's combination of quality workmanship and affordability has created legions of devoted fans from diverse genres as blues, country, rock and jazz. Artcore offers musicians the purity of an old school jazz-box or a hybrid semi-hollow rocker. The line is highly respected for its tone, sustain and, expressive playability. <h3>Specifications</h3> <table class="table table-bordered"> <tbody> <tr><td><strong>Body top</strong></td><td>Linden</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Body sides</strong></td><td>Linden</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Body back</strong></td><td>Linden</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Body finish</strong></td><td>Satin Polyurethan</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck</strong></td><td>Nyatoh</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Scale (mm)</strong></td><td>628</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck type</strong></td><td>AF Artcore</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)</strong></td><td>21</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck thickness (12th fret, mm)</strong></td><td>24 (at 9F)</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck finish</strong></td><td>Satin Polyurethane</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck joint</strong></td><td>Set-in</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Nut</strong></td><td>Plastic</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Nut width (mm)</strong></td><td>43</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>End width (mm)</strong></td><td>56,3</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Fretboard</strong></td><td>Walnut</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Fretboard radius (mm)</strong></td><td>305</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Inlay</strong></td><td>White Dot</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Number of frets</strong></td><td>20</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Fret Type</strong></td><td>Medium</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Neck pickup</strong></td><td>Infinity R (H)</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Bridge pickup</strong></td><td>Infinity R (H)</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Controls, pickup selector</strong></td><td>1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-way toggle switch</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Bridge</strong></td><td>Gibraltar-Performer</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>String spacing (mm)</strong></td><td>10,5</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Tailpiece</strong></td><td>VT06</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Machine heads</strong></td><td>Ibanez machineheads</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Hardware color</strong></td><td>Chrome</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>String gauges (from top to bottom)</strong></td><td>.010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Tuning (from top to bottom)</strong></td><td>1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Made in</strong></td><td>Indonesia</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Other item(s) included</strong></td><td>Hexagon Wrench</td></tr> </tbody> </table>