Ibanez AMH90-BK Black Artcore Expressionist
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Artcore Expressionist: A New Chapter in the World of Ibanez Hollow Bodies
For over a decade, Ibanez has energized the hollow body guitar market with models ranging from traditional jazz tones to more modern approaches. The Artcore Expressionist series continues this tradition by emphasizing a "modern vintage" sonic identity, notably thanks to the famous Super 58 pickups, favored by many jazz guitarists and also formidable in funk, blues, or soul when seeking precise attack and very musical response.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
The Ibanez AMH90 targets intermediate to advanced guitarists who want an expressive electric guitar capable of moving from rich jazz chords to punchy funk rhythms, while remaining comfortable in blues, pop, or vintage rock. The Artcore AM body shape, set-in neck joint, and overall ergonomics make it a pleasant guitar for chord playing, single-note lines, and more dynamic pick-driven parts.
The Sound
The character of the AMH90 rests on the balance between its craftsmanship and electronics. The construction with linden top, back, and sides promotes a balanced response, with present mids and a clear attack, ideal for remaining audible in a mix. The 3-piece nyatoh/maple neck adds rich low mids and good resonance, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard provides a sharp attack in the highs, quick response, and generous sustain.
On the amplification side, the two Super 58 (H) pickups deliver moderate output and a vintage color: warmth, balanced articulation, and dynamics. The Tri-sound on the neck pickup allows modifying the humbucker's wiring to vary the texture (rounder and denser, snappier and more precise, or more open), making the guitar particularly versatile for switching from a muted comping to a sharper rhythm.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To safely transport the instrument, the recommended gig bag is the Ibanez IGB540-BK. To stay as close as possible to the original feel, choose an electric string set in gauge 010-052 (.010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052), like the factory setup.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Linden |
| Category | Hollow body | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Macassar ebony | Hardware | Gold |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Top | linden | Thickness at 9th fret | 24 mm / 0.94" |
| Back | linden | Radius | 305 mm / 12.01" |
| Sides | linden | Bridge | Gibraltar Performer |
| Body dimensions | length 448 mm / 17.64", width 368 mm / 14.49", max depth 67 mm / 2.64" | String spacing | 10.5 mm / 0.41" |
| Type | AM Expressionist | Tailpiece | VT06 |
| Construction | 3-piece nyatoh/maple | Hardware color | gold |
| Joint | set-in (glued neck) | Neck pickup | Super 58 (H) (passive / alnico) |
| Inlays | abalone dots | Bridge pickup | Super 58 (H) (passive / alnico) |
| Frets | medium | Selector switch | 3 positions (neck / neck + bridge / bridge) |
| Number of frets | 22 | Tri-sound (neck pickup) | parallel / coil tap (neck side) / series |
| Scale length | 628 mm / 24.72" | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Width at 22nd fret | 57 mm / 2.24" | Original string gauge | .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052 |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 21 mm / 0.83" | Recommended gig bag | Ibanez IGB540-BK |
Questions frequently asked
What styles is the Ibanez AMH90-BK Black Artcore Expressionist suited for?
The two Super 58 pickups with alnico magnets provide moderate output and a vintage tone suitable for jazz, funk, blues, soul, pop, and vintage rock. Their precise attack enhances chord and rhythm clarity.
What is the purpose of the Tri-sound on the AMH90?
The Tri-sound affects the neck pickup with three modes: parallel, neck coil only, and series. It allows switching from a more open texture to a denser sound, or to a snappier response.
What are the body dimensions of this hollow body?
The AM body measures 448 mm in length, 368 mm in width, and 67 mm maximum depth. The top, back, and sides are made of basswood.
What is the scale length and neck profile?
The three-piece nyatoh/maple glued neck features a 628 mm scale length and a nut width of 43 mm. Its thickness is 21 mm at the 1st fret and 24 mm at the 9th fret, with a 305 mm radius.
Which case and strings are recommended for the AMH90?
The recommended case is the Ibanez IGB540-BK. The original string set uses .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052 gauges, tuned to standard E.
