A Particularly Beautiful, Exceptionally Clean AS103-VB:

This is a 2010 Ibanez Artcore Custom AS103-VB in Vintage Burst, in exceptionally clean, near-mint condition, and includes its original Ibanez factory hard-shell case.

I have owned and cared for a lot of guitars over the years, and this is one of those instruments that is simply beautiful to look at and wonderful to own. It has been carefully stored, never gigged, and kept in a climate-controlled environment.

The finish is exceptionally clean, the gold hardware still has a beautiful shine, and the frets show virtually no wear. The electronics are quiet and everything functions properly.

The photographs are current and show the actual guitar and case being offered.

ARTCORE CUSTOM — Ibanez's Premium Artcore Series

The AS103 was part of Ibanez's Artcore Custom series, positioned above the standard Artcore models with upgraded woods, construction, appointments and electronics.

This model combines a laminated flamed-maple semi-hollow body with a 5-piece maple/walnut set neck and a pair of Ibanez Super 58 Custom humbuckers.

Specifications:

• Model: Ibanez AS103-VB Artcore Custom
• Year: 2010
• Finish: Vintage Burst (VB)
• Body: Laminated flamed maple top, back and sides
• Neck: 5-piece maple/walnut set neck
• Fingerboard: Bound rosewood
• Inlays: Artcore Custom abalone block
• Frets: 22 medium frets
• Scale: 24.75"
• Nut width: 1.69"
• Pickups: 2 × Ibanez Super 58 Custom humbuckers
• Bridge: Ibanez ART-1
• Tailpiece: Quick Change III
• Hardware: Gold
• Body: Semi-hollow, double cutaway
• Country of manufacture: China

These specifications are consistent with Ibanez's 2010 documentation for the AS103-VB. The original catalog identifies the model with the 5-piece maple/walnut neck, flamed maple body, ART-1 bridge, Quick Change III tailpiece, Super 58 Custom pickups and gold hardware.

Condition:

Near Mint.

This guitar has been exceptionally well cared for.

• Finish is highly glossy and remarkably clean
• Gold hardware remains unusually bright and clean
• Frets show virtually no wear
• Neck and fingerboard are exceptionally clean
• Electronics are quiet and fully functional
• No known structural or functional issues
• Never gigged
• Carefully stored in a climate-controlled environment

Please examine all photographs carefully. They are of the actual guitar being sold, not stock photographs.

Original Ibanez Hard-shell Case Included!

The guitar comes with the original Ibanez factory hard-shell case, fitted for this instrument.

The case is in excellent functional condition and provides the protection appropriate for this semi-hollow guitar.

The original shipping carton is not included.

Why I'm Selling:

I'm gradually reducing a collection of guitars that has grown over the years.

I have always enjoyed guitars as much for their design, craftsmanship and individuality as for playing them. This AS103-VB is a particularly lovely instrument, and I'm only letting it go because I'm continuing to thin the collection.

No trades, please.

Shipping:

The guitar will be carefully packed in its original hard-shell case with substantial protective packing for safe shipment.

Shipping will include tracking and appropriate insurance.

Thanks for looking — and please feel free to contact me with any questions about the guitar.