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Review Summary
Artstar AF Mahogany/Maple set-in neck
Spruce top/Flamed Maple back and sides
Bound Ebony fretboard with Acrylic and Abalone block inlay
Medium frets with Prestige fret edge treatment
20 frets
Ebony bridge
AF Special tailpiece
Super 58 (H) neck pickup (Passive/Alnico)
Super 58 (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Alnico)
1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Flat wound strings
.011/.015/.022with.030/.040/.050
Bone nut
628mm/24.7"
43mm
56mm
20mm
22mm
305mmR
Body: 20 x 16.5 x 4.25" / 50.80 x 41.91 x 10.80cm
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The parallel histories of Jazz music and hollow-body electric guitars have been manifested in the Artstar. The influences of these legendary instruments are immediately apparent with bone nut, ebony fretboard and Ibanez's signature Super 58 custom pickups. The critical eye will appreciate the details like the smoothness of the fretboard and a skilled crimping technique generally found on instruments costing twice as much. The Artstar is a pure jazz-box that embodies the continual innovation that is Jazz.
Super 58 Pickups
The Super 58 pickups deliver the smooth, nuanced tones and the biting growl of blues.
Ebony Fretboard with Prestige Fret Edge Treatment
The Ebony fretboard with Artstar fret edge treatment provides tight response and smooth left-hand fingering.
Gotoh Machineheads
Gotoh machineheads provide super precision, smooth feel and minimal back lush.
Sure Grip Knobs
The Sure Grip III knobs are designed for precise control with nonslip functionality, along with smooth and classic looks.
Bone Nut
The Bone nut provides richer tone from low to high.