Here for sale we have an Ibanez AS53 semi-hollow electric guitar in Tobacco finish. Made in China in 2016, this guitar features a set-neck construction comprising Sapele body, Mahogany neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. This guitar is fitted with Chrome hardware including an Ibanez ART-ST Bridge, ART-ST a.k.a. "Full Tune III" and sealed tuning machines. The pickups installed in this guitar are a Ibanez ACH1-ST in the neck and a Ibanez ACH2-ST in the bridge, and are wired to a 3-way toggle switch, master volume and master tone controls.
The Mahogany neck sits comfortably in the hand, with the ‘Artcore’ profile feeling nicely slim and allowing for fast and easy navigation of the 24.75" scale. The Rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth and durable playing surface, with its 12" radius allowing for bending and vibrato techniques. The double cutaway body design allows unobstructed access to the higher register, great for those fast lead lines. The compact size of the body makes it easier to play for extended periods of time compared to larger semi-hollow guitars but not diminishing from the overall tone.
The semi-hollow body design provides a warm, natural resonance that adds depth and dimension to the guitar's tone. The centre block helps to reduce any unwanted feedback and resonance, resulting in a more defined sound. The Ibanez ACH humbuckers provide a warm, full-bodied tone with a balanced frequency response. They offer a rich, clear sound that is well-suited for a wide range of musical styles and handle distortion really well, providing a huge array of tones that are suitable for a wide range of musical styles and genres.
Ibanez AS53-TF Tobacco Flat 2016 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Brand- Ibanez
Model- AS53-TF-12-03
Finish- Tobacco Flat
Year- 2016
Made In- China
Body- Sapele
Neck- Mahogany
Neck Profile- Artcore
Fingerboard- Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius- 12”
Frets- 22
Scale Length- 24¾”
Nut Width- 1.692”
Pickups- ACH Humbucking
Controls- Tone, Control
Luthier Report
Ibanez AS53-TF
Our ID: 105042420904
Weight: 7.6lbs
Serial: S16081428
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition, two indentations are apparent to the front face top corner treble side, cracking the finish.
Neck: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the neck and fingerboard.
Body: Overall very good condition, light indentation is apparent by the controls on the front face and to the centre of the rear face. These markings crack the finish but will not worsen through regular use.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional, truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included.
Hardware: Fully functional with very light signs of wear.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm
This guitar demonstrates mild fret noise which is not apparent when amplified. This noise does not affect sustain of notes, nor does it affect bending the notes. The new owner may choose to raise the action to alleviate this.
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Electrics: Fully functional.
Case & Accessories
Case not included. Truss rod tool not included.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.