Ibanez’s Artcore series hearkens back to the company’s roots in the
‘70s, when it mostly produced traditional semi-hollow instruments. For
2019, Ibanez has released a number of Artcore models that have a
slightly more modern twist, but the ASV73 isn’t one of them.
Keeping things old-school with its stylish aged finished body,
vintage-coloured fingerboard inlays and antique chrome hardware, this
stunning semi-hollow is still versatile enough to suit multiple genres –
from jazz to rock.
Construction
Featuring Linden back and sides, the ASV73’s top is also made from
this material. Belonging to the Basswood family, Linden is light and
projects a balanced tone with lots of mid-range bite. In conjunction
with its semi-hollow design, this instrument has a lively character,
giving chords a beautifully open sound.
The ASV73’s body is paired with a set Nyatoh neck, a warm-sounding
wood that injects some rich low-end. Adorned with a bound Laurel
fingerboard, this classy-looking material feels smooth under the
fingers, with medium-sized frets ensuring excellent playability for both
modern and traditional players alike.
Electronics & Hardware
The ASV73 is fitted with a pair of Ibanez’s Classic Elite humbuckers,
producing rich, nuanced sounds that lend themselves well to both clean
and overdriven tones. Responsive to your playing dynamics, these pickups
will let you articulate lead lines or chords with plenty of expression.
Ibanez has also made sure that its hardware is of a similar quality,
with its ART-1 bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece keeping things
stable. Easily adjustable, you can make effortless string changes and
setup tweaks whenever necessary.
Specifications
- Neck Type: AS Artcore Nyatoh Set-In
- Body: Linden Top/Linden Back & Sides
- Fretboard: Bound Laurel w/ Aged Acrylic Block Inlays
- Frets: Medium
- Bridge: ART-1
- Tailpiece: Quik Change III
- Neck Pickup: Classic Elite (H)
- Bridge Pickup: Classic Elite (H)
- Hardware Colour: Antique Chrome
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