Ibanez AS73-TCD
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Ibanez
AS73-TCD
Product Info
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The AS73-TCD is a solid entry into the semi-hollow world. It's surprisingly versatile for the price, offering a warm, vintage tone with decent clarity. This is a great choice for gigging musicians or students looking for a well-built, affordable instrument with a touch of class.
Product Description
- Ibanez AS73-TCD
- Electric Guitar
- AS Artcore series
- Build: Hollow body
- Body: Basswood
- Top: Basswood
- Set-in neck: Nyatoh
- Fretboard: Walnut
- Acrylic block fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: AS Artcore - thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / thickness at 12th fret: 24 mm
- Scale: 628 mm (24.72")
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Plastic nut
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickup: 2 Classic Elite humbuckers
- 2 Volume controls and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Gibraltar Performer bridge with Quik Change III tailpiece
- Ibanez machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXL140 .010" - .052" (article no. #131962#)
- Colour: Transparent Cherry Red
PROS
- • Basswood body offers a warm, resonant foundation for its tone.
- • Nyatoh neck provides a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
- • Classic Elite humbuckers deliver a surprisingly thick, vintage-inspired sound.
- • Gibraltar Performer bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Basswood construction can lack the complexity of mahogany or maple.
- • Plastic nut is a common cost-saving measure, upgradeable for better tuning.
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to longer scale guitars.
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Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Walnut
Pickups
Ibanez Classic Elite Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Gibraltar Performer with Quik Change III
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a noticeable step down in wood quality, so it lacks some of the complexity, but the Classic Elite pickups deliver a respectable, usable vintage vibe.
The 24 mm thickness at the 12th fret is fairly standard, but those with very large hands might find it a bit on the slimmer side.
It excels in blues, jazz, classic rock, and lighter genres, but can handle rock with a bit of EQ adjustment.
