Ibanez AM53 Tobacco Flat
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Ibanez
AM53 Tobacco Flat
Product Info
Article Number:
578754
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
AM53 Tobacco Flat
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AM53 is a solid entry point into the semi-hollow world. It's surprisingly versatile for a budget-friendly instrument, offering a warm, woody tone perfect for blues, jazz, and lighter rock. It's a great option for students or players wanting a vintage vibe without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Ibanez AM53 Tobacco Flat
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Hollowbody
- Body: Basswood
- Top: Basswood
- Neck: Nyatoh
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 628 mm (24.7")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.7")
- Neck thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / at 12th fret: 24 mm
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickup: Infinity R Passive/Ceramic (neck/bridge)
- Volume and tone control
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Gibraltar Performer bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
- Colour: Tobacco Flat
PROS
- • Basswood body delivers a surprisingly warm, resonant tone for its price.
- • Nyatoh neck provides comfortable playability with a familiar, slightly vintage feel.
- • Infinity R pickups offer a decent balance of clarity and output for various styles.
- • Gibraltar Performer bridge enhances sustain and provides stable tuning performance.
CONS
- • Basswood construction, while warm, lacks the sustain of more premium tonewoods.
- • Walnut fingerboard can feel a little 'slick' for players preferring a more textured feel.
- • Limited tonal versatility; not ideal for extremely heavy or modern genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Walnut
Pickups
Infinity R Passive/Ceramic (neck/bridge)
Scale Length
628 mm (24.7")
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Gibraltar Performer
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more controlled, with less resonance and feedback, due to the solid center block, making it more stage-ready.
Absolutely, they’re standard-sized and easily swapped out with aftermarket pickups for a different sonic flavor.
The 43mm nut width and 24mm thickness at the 12th fret provide a good amount of space, generally comfortable for most hand sizes.
