Ibanez AS53-TKF Transparent Black Flat Artcore

Artcore: an Ibanez lineage that has become a benchmark since 2002

First introduced in 2002, the Ibanez Artcore series has established itself as a must-have for guitarists seeking an affordable hollow-body guitar without compromising on craftsmanship. The AS53 follows this philosophy: offering expressive playability and inspiring sustain, with an identity capable of ranging from vintage "boxy" tones to more rock-oriented sounds, while maintaining a modern feel.

Who is it for, and in which styles?

The Ibanez Artcore AS53 is suitable for both ambitious beginners and intermediate players looking for a reliable and musical guitar. Its balance makes it very comfortable in jazz (rich chords), blues (attack and dynamics), country (definition), and rock (punch and sustain). With its 3-position selector switch, you can quickly move from a warm neck pickup tone to a sharper bridge pickup attack, or a blend of both in the middle position.

Sound

The pair of Infinity R (H-H) passive ceramic pickups delivers a clear and controlled output, with good dynamic response and impressive note definition when gain is increased, without "muddying" the lows. The nyatoh neck enhances a generous mid-low range, while the walnut fingerboard contributes to a balanced response from bass to treble. On the vibration side, the Gibraltar Performer bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece promote rich sustain and a stable feel, while maintaining comfortable playability thanks to low-profile nuts.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay close to the factory setup, choose a set of strings with gauges .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052. For transport, the recommended options are the MS100C case and the IHB541-BK gig bag.

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	Matt
Fingerboard	Walnut	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	22

Top	basswood	Thickness at 9th fret	24 mm / 0.94"
Back	basswood	Radius	305 mm / 12.01"
Sides	basswood	Bridge	Gibraltar Performer bridge
Body dimensions (A x B x C)	48.9 cm / 489 mm / 19.25" x 40 cm / 400 mm / 15.75" x 6.7 cm / 67 mm / 2.64"	String spacing	10.5 mm / 0.41"
Neck type	AS Artcore	Tailpiece	Quik Change III
Neck wood	nyatoh	Hardware color	chrome
Construction	set-in neck	Neck pickup	Infinity R (H) (passive / ceramic)
Inlays	white dots	Bridge pickup	Infinity R (H) (passive / ceramic)
Number of frets	22	Selector switch	3 positions (neck / neck + bridge / bridge)
Fret size	medium	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Scale length	628 mm / 24.72"	Factory tuning	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	String gauge	.010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
Width at 20th fret	57 mm / 2.24"	Recommended case	MS100C
Thickness at 1st fret	21 mm / 0.83"	Recommended gig bag	IHB541-BK