Masterful assembly and solid sonic foundations
While we could debate endlessly over the merits of tonewood qualities with electric guitars (and trust us, it happens here all the time), semi-hollowbody guitars are unique in the way their natural acoustic properties intersect with their electronics. For the AS93SP, luthiers at Ibanez spared no effort in constructing this Artcore Expressionist guitar with the necessary tonewoods for a solid sonic foundation and classic semi-hollowbody sound. Linden wood at the top, back, and sides delivers exceptional balance with a lightweight feel. Its 3-piece maple neck comprises both nyatoh and maple, imbuing tones with warmth, brightness, and clarity throughout the spectrum. Up top, a Macassar ebony fingerboard completes the tonewood puzzle, supplying your sound with superlative sustain and fantastic clarity in every register.
Super 80 humbuckers are ready to rock
The AS93SP is equipped with a set of Ibanez's Super 80 humbuckers. These ceramic-loaded pickups are piping hot, yielding an exquisite blend of power and fidelity. They're also potted to safeguard against unwanted microphonic squeals. No matter what you plug into, the AS93SP will churn out a bright, punchy sound with truckloads of articulation. Finally, these Super 80 humbuckers include gold covers with eye-popping etched "flying finger" designs.
Effortless playability and historic style
Like many of its series siblings, the Artcore Expressionist AS93SP was designed with an AS Expressionist neck profile, crafted to accommodate thumb-under and thumb-over players with comfort as they explore the full scope of its 12-inch fingerboard radius and 22-fret array. Its set-in design bolsters the resonant qualities of its semi-hollowbody construction and center block, ensuring the sum of its tonal qualities is in perfect harmony as you play. Moreover, its 3-piece maple and nyatoh assembly isn’t just for enriching tonal depth; it increases the dimensional stability of the neck for exceptional resilience to twisting and warping.
Ibanez Artcore Expressionist AS93SP Features:
- Semi-hollowbody design pays homage to classic blues, funk, jazz, and soul styles, with modern appointments for flexible stage and studio performances
- AS Expressionist neck profile accommodates numerous playing styles with comfort and ease
- Lightweight linden top, back, and sides mean a remarkably balanced tone
- Macassar ebony fingerboard elicits tremendous sustain with note-separating clarity throughout the spectrum
- Red-hot Super 80 humbuckers deliver a bright PAF-inspired sound with plenty of bite
- Comfortable 3-piece nyatoh/maple Expressionist neck is easy to play and gives you convenient access to the upper frets while increasing resilience to twisting and warping
Tech Specs
- Model:Artcore Expressionist AS93SP
- Neck Finish:Gloss Polyurethane
- Number of Strings:6
- Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
- Body Type:Semi-hollowbody
- Body Shape:Ibanez Doublecut
- Body Material:Linden
- Top Material:Linden
- Body Finish:Gloss Polyurethane
- Color:Black
- Neck Material:3-piece Nyatoh/Maple
- Neck Shape:AS Expressionist
- Neck Joint:Set Neck
- Radius:12"
- Fingerboard Material:Bound Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay:Tree of Life
- Number of Frets:22
- Scale Length:24.7"
- Nut Material:Plastic
- Bridge/Tailpiece:Gibraltar Performer-Quik Change Classic
- Tuners:Ibanez
- Neck Pickup:Ibanez Super 80 Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup:Ibanez Super 80 Humbucker
- Controls:2 x volume, 2 x tone
- Switching:3-way toggle pickup switch
- Strings:.010-.052
