Ibanez AF55-TF
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Ibanez
AF55-TF
Product Info
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The AF55-TF is a seriously impressive jazz-inspired guitar for the price. The Sapele body gives it a rich, woody tone, while the Infinity R pickups deliver a surprising amount of punch. It's an excellent choice for players wanting a quality, versatile instrument for jazz, blues, or even lighter rock styles without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Ibanez AF55-TF
- Electric Guitar
- Jazz model
- Body: Sapele
- White top binding
- Glued-in Artcore neck: Nyatoh
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard binding
- Pearl Dot fingerboard inlays
- 20 Medium frets
- Scale: 628 mm
- Pickups: 2 Infinity R humbuckers
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control
- 3-Way switch
- ART-ST bridge
- VT60 tailpiece
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Tobacco Flat
PROS
- • Sapele body provides a warm, resonant tonal foundation.
- • Infinity R pickups offer surprisingly articulate and powerful output.
- • Nyatoh neck offers a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
- • ART-ST bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Sapele can be a bit dense, leading to a moderately heavier instrument.
- • Laurel fingerboard may require more frequent oiling compared to rosewood.
- • 3-way pickup selector limits tonal versatility compared to coil-splitting options.
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Key Features
Body Material
Sapele with White Top Binding
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Infinity R Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72 in)
Frets
20 Medium
Bridge
ART-ST
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Infinity R pickups are a step up from their entry-level offerings, providing a more defined midrange and slightly higher output, making them suitable for a wider range of genres.
The Nyatoh neck has a fairly standard, comfortable profile – not too thin, not too thick – so it should suit a wide range of hand sizes, but a smaller neck might be preferable for some.
Yes, the ART-ST bridge provides a reasonable level of adjustability for action and intonation, allowing for a fairly precise setup, though a more premium bridge might offer even finer control.
