Ibanez Artcore 2006-2009 - Nebula Black

The "Nebula Black" Ibanez Artcore AFS78T is a somewhat rare find in the Artcore lineup, primarily offered around 2006. It’s a "thin-body" full-hollow guitar, which makes it much more comfortable for live performance than the deeper AF models, while still retaining that woody, resonant jazz and blues character.

Feature Specification Body Type Full-hollow (no center block)

Body Depth Thinline (approx. 2 5/8"), easier to hold while standing

Neck 3-piece Maple/Mahogany (more stable than the standard 1-piece)

Pickups UPGRADED to Texas BBQ HB Set from Rio Grande Pickups.

Bridge ART-2 Roller Bridge (essential for tuning stability with a tremolo)

Tailpiece VBF70 Vintage Vibrato (licensed by Bigsby)

Hardware Cosmo Black (a smoky, dark chrome finish)

The Vibrato: Because it uses a roller bridge, the tuning stability is generally better than other budget hollow bodies, but it’s still best for "shimmer" rather than dive-bombs.

Tone: Expect a warm, "airy" sound. It’s perfect for blues, jazz, and rockabilly. However, because it is fully hollow without a center block, it will feedback if you use high-gain distortion or stand too close to a loud amp.

UPGRADES: Wiring harness from Tone Man Guitar. Upgraded pickups to Texas BBQ HB Set from Rio Grande Pickups.