Ibanez AFB200-TKS Transparent Black Sunburst Afb Artcore
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Essential Information About the Ibanez Artcore AFB4 4-String Bass
Essential Information About the Ibanez Artcore AFB4 4-String Bass
- Hollow body made of basswood: a warm, woody, and naturally "vintage" low end with great fullness.
- Two Classic Elite Bass pickups and passive electronics: warmth, definition, and simple control (Volume, Tone, 3-position selector).
- Set-in neck made of 3-piece nyatoh/maple: stable feel and generous sustain.
- Short scale format 30.3" / 770 mm: playing comfort, softer tension, and immediate handling.
Manufacturer Information
Ibanez
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A "hollowbody" bass in the Artcore spirit
With its hollow format and lines inspired by stage instruments from past decades, this Ibanez fits into an approach where modern comfort meets classic aesthetics. Its black Cosmo hardware and glossy polyurethane finish reinforce this sober and elegant look, while remaining designed for regular use in rehearsals and concerts.
For which bassists and styles
Thanks to its short scale and easy handling, it is especially suitable for beginner to intermediate bassists seeking a comfortable instrument, but it will also appeal to experienced musicians looking for a more "rootsy" tone. It excels in jazz, soul, blues, pop, indie, and rockabilly, wherever a round and musical foundation is preferred over an aggressive snap.
Sound characteristics
The basswood hollow body provides a soft attack, generous low mids, and a sense of air around the notes. The set-in neck contributes to natural sustain and even response across the entire range. The two Classic Elite Bass pickups offer a simple and effective palette: neck pickup for deep, velvety lows; bridge pickup for more definition; and the middle position for versatile balance. The passive electronics (Volume, Tone) allow quick shaping of brightness without losing the typical woody character of hollowbody basses.
Recommended compatible accessories
For transport, the recommended case/bag Ibanez IHB924-BK is listed as compatible. To maintain the same feel and tension, prefer a short scale bass string set with gauges .050 .070 .085 .105 (standard tuning G D A E).
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Category | Hollow body | Body | Linden |
| Format | Short Scale | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Laurel | Hardware | Black |
| Type | hollow body | Radius | 15.75" / 400 mm |
| Material | basswood | Inlays | white dots |
| Sides (ribs) | basswood | Nut material | plastic |
| Finish | glossy polyurethane | Bridge | ART-1 wooden bridge |
| Depth (hollow format) | 3.625" / 92.1 mm | Tailpiece | FBT40 |
| Width (hollow format) | 15.75" / 400.1 mm | String spacing | 19 mm / 0.75" |
| Length (hollow format) | 19.5" / 495.3 mm | Tuners | Ibanez |
| Body thickness | 2.76" / 70 mm | Hardware color | black Cosmo |
| Body length | 19.49" / 495 mm | Pickups | Classic Elite Bass (neck) + Classic Elite Bass (bridge) |
| Body width | 15.75" / 400 mm | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Number of strings | 4 | Selector | 3-way toggle switch |
| Neck type | AFB4 | Tuning (from top to bottom) | 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E |
| Construction | set-in neck | String gauges (from top to bottom) | .050 / .070 / .085 / .105 |
| Neck thickness (1st fret) | 21.5 mm / 0.85" | Total length | 44.88" / 1140 mm |
| Neck thickness (12th fret) | 24 mm / 0.94" (at 9F) | Net weight | 3.1 kg |
| Scale length | 30.3" / 770 mm | Included items | hex key |
| Nut width | 42 mm / 1.65" | Recommended case/bag | IHB924-BK |
| Final width | 61 mm / 2.40" | Package dimensions | 47.24" / 1200 mm (length) x 21.26" / 540 mm (width) x 5.31" / 135 mm (height) |
| Number of frets | 22 | Furniture width2 | 6.69" / 170 mm |
| Fret type | medium | Package weight | 5 kg |
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I bought this bass to broaden my panel, and possibly replace my electroacoustic. Mission successful: when empty it sounds as good as my jumbo long scale, so I will only keep the Ibanez.
First thing when receiving it (the day after the transfer!!) , I took apart the Pickgard, which has an aesthetic that doesn't suit me, and that snaps when I put my fingers on it to play with my thumb. The switch has a bit of play, but electrically has no problems (we'll see over time but I'm not worried).
Let's get to the most important thing.
So when not plugged in, it sounds enough to work at home, or to accompany a piano or guitar.
Plugged in, the sound is great. From a slightly greasy rock to a muffled jazz mellow. With a short sustain (that's what I was looking for with this bass).
With that and a jazzbass, the arsenal is complete (if we're not talking about fretless or Rickenbaker;)).
For comfort, the handle is short, quite comfortable. The head plunges a bit when you play standing up, but this imbalance is not too pronounced.
It arrived set with a very low action (too much for me, I raised the easel a bit)..
In short, very satisfied (really corresponds to what I was looking for), not disappointed with the quality and seduced by the look.
And taking your instrument to play directly without having to plug in is the best.Automatically translated
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It is just beautiful.
Connected to the amp: RAS.
In acoustics, it's a half trunk... But enough for solo work.Automatically translated
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Questions frequently asked
Is the short scale of this Ibanez bass comfortable?
The 30.3-inch (770 mm) scale length and 42 mm nut width provide an accessible feel. The glued-in AFB4 neck has a thickness of 21.5 mm at the first fret.
What sound does the hollow body of the AFB200-TKS produce?
The hollow linden body offers a soft attack and generous low mids. The glued neck contributes to natural sustain across the entire range. This design suits jazz, soul, blues, pop, indie, and rockabilly tones.
What controls and pickups are installed on this bass?
The passive electronics combine two Classic Elite Bass pickups in an HH configuration. A volume control and a tone knob allow brightness adjustment, with the neck pickup biased towards bass frequencies and the bridge pickup more defined.
What strings should be used on the Ibanez AFB200-TKS?
A short scale steel string set sized .050 .070 .085 .105 is recommended for standard G-D-A-E tuning.
Which gig bag is compatible with this hollowbody bass?
The Ibanez IHB924-BK gig bag or case is specified as compatible. The hollow body measures 495 mm long by 400 mm wide.
