Ibanez AS73G-PBM
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Ibanez
AS73G-PBM
Product Info
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The AS73G-PBM is a solid entry into the semi-hollowbody world. It’s a surprisingly versatile instrument, offering a warm, woody tone with a decent amount of bite from those Classic Elite pickups. This is a fantastic choice for gigging musicians or students looking for a stage-ready, great-sounding guitar without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Ibanez AS73G-PBM
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Hollowbody
- Artcore Series
- Body: Basswood
- Top: Basswood
- Glued-in neck: Nyatoh
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Acrylic block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: AS Artcore - thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / 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
- Pickups: 2 Classic Elite humbuckers
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Gibraltar Performer bridge with Quick Change III tailpiece
- Ibanez tuners
- Gold-plated hardware
- Strings: D'Addarío EXL140 .010 - .052
- Colour: Prussian Blue Metallic
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Classic Elite humbuckers deliver a thick, articulate sound ideal for blues and rock.
- • Nyatoh neck offers a comfortable, stable feel with a predictable break-in period.
- • Gibraltar Performer bridge enhances sustain and provides reliable tuning stability.
CONS
- • Basswood top, while aesthetically pleasing, can lack the premium wood resonance of mahogany.
- • Plastic nut can contribute to tuning instability compared to bone or graphite alternatives.
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension and high-register clarity.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood (top & back)
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Walnut with Acrylic Block Inlays
Pickups
Ibanez Classic Elite Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.72")
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Gibraltar Performer with Quick Change III Tailpiece
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - approximate
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AS73G-PBM's semi-hollow construction offers less resonance and feedback than a full hollow, resulting in a tighter, more focused sound – good for tighter stage environments.
The AS Artcore neck profile is generally considered comfortable, but at 43mm, it's on the wider side, so larger hands might find it a bit snug initially.
Yes, the standard humbucker size allows for straightforward pickup replacement, offering future customization options.
