Ibanez AS7312-TCD Transparent Cherry Red Artcore

Artcore: Ibanez's DNA for accessible and inspiring semi-hollows

Launched in 2002, the Ibanez Artcore series has established itself as a benchmark for those seeking a hollow or semi-hollow guitar with remarkable value for money. The AS7312 continues this tradition: a versatile platform known for its tone, sustain, and playability, capable of evoking both the "jazz box" spirit and the energy of a semi-hollow built for rock, blues, country, or jazz.

Who it's for, and which styles

The Ibanez Artcore AS7312 is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to harness the harmonic richness of a 12-string electric without losing control. It excels in pop, rock, indie, electrified folk, country, and blues whenever wide chords, sparkling arpeggios, and solid mix density are sought. Clean or with light crunch, the body adds airiness, while the humbuckers retain substance.

The tone

With its semi-hollow construction and linden woods (top, back, and sides), the AS7312 aims for a comfortable balance: a consistent response, present mids, and a soft attack, particularly flattering for chord playing. The Nyatoh neck enhances the feeling of full low-mids, and the walnut fingerboard contributes to even definition across the spectrum, useful for maintaining clarity on a 12-string. The two Classic Elite humbuckers (passive, ceramic magnets) deliver a rich range, with "fat" lows and good hold when pushing the amp. The 3-position selector (neck, neck plus bridge, bridge) and the 4 controls (2 volumes, 2 tones) allow quick adjustment of brightness, roundness, and output level depending on the song.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, opt for a 12-string set of strings with gauges .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052. Ibanez also recommends the gig bag: IGB541-BK.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Linden
Category	Hollow body	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Red
Nbr of strings	12	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Walnut	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	22

Type	AS Artcore (semi-hollow)	Number of frets	22
Top	linden	Fret size	medium
Back	linden	Inlays	acrylic blocks
Sides	linden	Bridge	ART-12
Dimensions	length 48.8 cm / 488 mm; width 40 cm / 400 mm; max depth 6.7 cm / 67 mm	Tailpiece	ART-12
Neck type	AS Artcore	String spacing	10.4 mm / 0.41"
Wood	Nyatoh	Hardware color	chrome
Construction	set-in neck	Neck pickup	Classic Elite (H), passive, ceramic
Scale length	628 mm / 24.72"	Bridge pickup	Classic Elite (H), passive, ceramic
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Selector	3 positions (neck, neck plus bridge, bridge)
Width at 22nd fret	57 mm / 2.24"	Controls	2 volumes, 2 tones
Thickness at 1st fret	21 mm / 0.83"	Factory tuning	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Thickness at 9th fret	24 mm / 0.94"	String gauges	.010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
Radius	305 mm / 12.01"	Recommended gig bag	IGB541-BK