The AM was released by Ibanez for the first time in the early ”80s. Though smaller in size than other semi-hollow bodies, this guitar provides warm, punchy tone and abundant sustain. It offers the added benefit of being compact enough that players more accustomed to a solid body electric will feel right at home on this popular Artcore model. 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. Nyatoh neck The Nyatoh neck provides a rich mid-low end. Rosewood fretboard Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range. Medium frets Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. Linden top / Linden back and sides Linden delivers a natural and flat, yet accurate, tone. Classic Elite pickups Classic Elite pickups offer rich, nuanced tone with fat low-end. Gibraltar Performer bridge The Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain and tuning stability. The low-positioned saddles promise comfortable playability. Quik Change III tailpiece The Quik Change III tailpiece enables faster and easier string changing.