Ibanez AS73-TCD Transparent Cherry Red Artcore
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The Artcore Series: An Ibanez Reference Since 2002
Launched in 2002, the Ibanez Artcore range has established itself as a reliable choice for those seeking an accessible, dependable, and musically convincing semi-hollow guitar. The AS73 embodies this DNA: meticulous craftsmanship, a warm "boxy" feel, and modern playability, with a genuine ability to switch from a soft jazz register to more biting, rock-oriented tones.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The Ibanez Artcore AS73 is well suited for progressive beginners as well as intermediate players looking for a versatile semi-hollow. It excels particularly in blues, jazz, rock, and country: clean tones for rich, dynamic chords, or with drive for singing leads and generous sustain.
The Sound
The semi-hollow construction provides a natural resonance and a "lively" feel under the fingers, with more open lows and expressive mids. The linden wood (top, back, sides) promotes overall balance, while the Nyatoh neck enhances the mid-low register for full, consistent notes. The two Classic Elite humbuckers (passive, ceramic) deliver precise response and good definition, and the 3-position selector allows quick switching from a warm neck pickup to a sharper bridge pickup, or combining both for wide, articulated rhythms. The Gibraltar Performer bridge contributes to tuning stability and rich sustain, ideal for expressive phrasing.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For transport and protection, the recommended references are: Ibanez MS100C case and Ibanez IHB541-BK gig bag. To stay close to the factory setup, a set of strings with gauge .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052 is perfectly suited.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Hollow body | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Color | Red |
| Strings | Steel | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Type | AS Artcore (semi-hollow) | Thickness at 1st fret | 0.83" / 21 mm |
| Top | linden | Thickness at 9th fret | 0.94" / 24 mm |
| Back | linden | Radius | 12.01" / 305 mm |
| Sides | linden | Bridge | Gibraltar Performer |
| Body dimensions | length 19.25" / 489 mm; width 15.75" / 400 mm; max depth 2.64" / 67 mm | String spacing | 0.41" / 10.5 mm |
| Neck type | AS Artcore | Tailpiece | Quik Change III |
| Neck wood | Nyatoh | Hardware color | chrome |
| Construction | set-in neck | Neck pickup | Classic Elite (H) (passive / ceramic) |
| Fingerboard | solid walnut | Bridge pickup | Classic Elite (H) (passive / ceramic) |
| Inlays | acrylic blocks | Selector | 3 positions (neck / neck + bridge / bridge) |
| Number of frets | 22 | Controls | 2 volumes (neck, bridge) + 2 tones (neck, bridge) |
| Fret size | medium | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Scale length | 24.72" / 628 mm | String gauge | .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052 |
| Nut width | 1.69" / 43 mm | Recommended case | MS100C |
| Width at 20th fret | 2.24" / 57 mm | Recommended gig bag | IHB541-BK |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez AS73-TCD suitable for blues and jazz?
The semi-hollow basswood construction provides natural resonance, with open lows and expressive mids. The two passive Classic Elite ceramic magnet humbuckers offer a defined response. The neck pickup delivers warm tones, while the bridge provides more bite.
Is this semi-hollow guitar suitable for beginner electric guitarists?
This model is suitable both for evolving beginners and intermediate players. Its set neck is made of Nyatoh with a 43 mm nut width, a 305 mm radius, and 22 medium frets.
What pickup configurations does the AS73 offer?
A 3-way selector switch provides access to the neck pickup, both pickups together, or the bridge pickup. Two volume and two tone controls allow separate adjustment of each Classic Elite humbucker.
What are the body dimensions?
The body measures 489 mm in length, 400 mm in width, and reaches a maximum depth of 67 mm.
Which case and strings are recommended for this guitar?
For transport, the Ibanez IHB541-BK gig bag and the Ibanez MS100C hard case are the recommended references. The factory setup uses gauge .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052, tuned to standard E.
