Ibanez AS53-TKF Artcore
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Ibanez
AS53-TKF Artcore
Product Info
Article Number:
264615
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
AS53-TKF Artcore
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$394.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AS53-TKF is a solid choice for gigging musicians or students wanting a semi-hollow body feel without the premium price tag. Its warm tone and comfortable neck make it a joy to play, and the Infinity R pickups handle a wide range of genres surprisingly well. It’s a great platform for someone looking to get that classic jazz or blues vibe going.
Product Description
- Ibanez AS53-TKF Artcore
- Electric Guitar
- Hollow body
- Body: Sapele
- Set-in Artcore neck: Nyatoh
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Fretboard inlays: Dot
- 22 Medium frets
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickups: 2 x Infinity R humbuckers
- ART-1 bridge
- Tailpiece: ART-ST
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Transparent Black Flat
- Corresponding case available under Article Nr #129712# (not included)
PROS
- • Sapele body provides a warm, resonant tone with surprising projection
- • Nyatoh neck offers comfortable playability and good sustain
- • Infinity R humbuckers deliver a versatile range of tones, from blues to rock
- • Chrome hardware and Transparent Black Flat finish look sharp and professional
CONS
- • Sapele body can be a bit dense, leading to a heavier instrument overall
- • Laurel fretboard, while playable, lacks the premium feel of rosewood or ebony
- • ART-1 bridge and ART-ST tailpiece are functional but basic, limiting advanced tremolo options
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Key Features
Body Material
Sapele
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Infinity R Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
ART-1
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The hollow body adds a resonance and warmth, but sustain will be slightly less than a solid body due to the increased vibration of the sound chamber.
Yes, the standard humbucker size makes swapping pickups fairly straightforward, although some modifications to the wiring might be needed.
It’s very suitable for recording – the body resonance adds character, but careful mic placement and EQ can tame it if needed. It’s a big part of its charm.
