Ibanez AS73-TTF Transparent Tangerine Flat Artcore

An Artcore that has become a reference: Ibanez DNA since 2002

Introduced in the early 2000s, the Ibanez Artcore series established itself as a reliable choice for those seeking an accessible hollow/semi-hollow guitar without sacrificing build quality. The AS73 fits this philosophy: an expressive guitar, respected for its playability, sustain, and ability to cover a wide range of styles, from old-school "jazz box" to hybrid rock.

For which guitarist and in which styles?

The Ibanez Artcore AS73 is well suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists who want to enter the semi-hollow world with a serious and comfortable instrument, while remaining relevant for more advanced players looking for a second guitar dedicated to "warm" tones. It feels at home in jazz, blues, vintage rock, country, and any situation where a soft attack, rich harmonics, and a responsive touch are appreciated.

The sound

The linden body (top, back, and sides) provides a pleasant balance, with clear mids and a consistent response that highlights chord playing as well as melodic lines. The two Classic Elite humbuckers (ceramic, passive) deliver a dense and nuanced tone, with fat lows and good definition in the mids. The 3-position selector (neck / both / bridge) allows quick switching from a round tone to a more biting sound, while the 4-control setup (2 volumes, 2 tones) offers real tonal shaping. The Gibraltar Performer bridge contributes to stability and sustain, with low saddles that promote comfortable action.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, you can choose a set of D'Addario EXL140 strings with gauges .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052. For transport, the manufacturer recommends the MS100C case and the IHB541-BK gig bag.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Category	Hollow body	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Orange
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Satin
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Type	Artcore AS (semi-hollow)	Radius	12.01" / 305 mm
Top	linden	Frets	medium
Back	linden	Number of frets	22
Sides	linden	Bridge	Gibraltar Performer
Body dimensions	length 48.9 cm / 19.25" (489 mm); width 40 cm / 15.75" (400 mm); max depth 6.7 cm / 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)
Scale length	24.72" / 628 mm	Bridge pickup	Classic Elite (H) (passive / ceramic)
Nut width	1.69" / 43 mm	Selector	3 positions (neck / neck + bridge / bridge)
Width at 21st fret	2.24" / 57 mm	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-position selector
Thickness at 1st fret	0.83" / 21 mm	Factory tuning	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Thickness at 9th fret	0.94" / 24 mm	String gauges	.010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
Fingerboard	rosewood	Recommended case	MS100C
Inlays	acrylic blocks	Recommended gig bag	IHB541-BK