The Ibanez AM53 Artcore Series 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 such 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.

Nyatoh Neck

The Nyatoh neck provides a rich mid-low end.

Gibraltar Performer Bridge

The Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain and tuning stability. The low-positioned saddles promise comfortable playability.

Infinity R H-H Pickups

Ibanez Infinity pickups deliver an accurate and tight sound with excellent dynamics. Even under heavy settings, they do not lose tonal clarity.

Walnut Fretboard

A Walnut fretboard features a well-balanced tonal character from low to high end.

Quik Change III Tailpiece

The Quik Change III tailpiece enables faster and easier string changing.

Controls

With the guitar held in the playing position, there are two knobs and a switch along the lower edge of the body. From the end of the body towards the neck they are; the tone control, volume knob, and three-way pickup selector switch.