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.

Over a long period, Ibanez has continued to energize the hollow-body market with wide range of designs including everything from rockin' semi-hollow hybrids to straight-up traditional jazz-boxes. The Artcore Expressionist line established yet another chapter in the Artcore story. The Expressionist difference? Jazz fans will recognize the Ibanez original Super 58, the preferred pickup of George Benson, Pat Metheny and John Scofield on their own Signature models. A favorite among jazz players, but also has been proven to perform well in a variety of situations. Warmth, balanced articulation, and excellent response are defining characteristics of the Super 58 pickups. Specifications Body topFlamed Maple Body sidesflamed Maple Body backflamed Maple Neck3p Nyatoh/Ahorn Scale (mm)628 Neck typeAF Expressionist Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)21 Neck thickness (12th fret, mm)24 (at 9F) Neck jointSet-in NutPlastic Nut width (mm)43 End width (mm)56,3 FretboardBound Macassar Ebony Fretboard radius (mm)305 InlayAcryl Block Number of frets20 Fret TypeMedium Neck pickupSuper 58 (H) Bridge pickupSuper 58 (H) Controls, pickup selector1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-way toggle switch BridgeGibraltar-Performer String spacing (mm)10,5 TailpieceVT06 Machine headsIbanez Hardware colorGold String gauges (from top to bottom).010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052 Tuning (from top to bottom)1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E Made inIndonesia