Name: Ibanez Artcore Series AF55 Electric Guitar, Bound Laurel Fretboard, Transparent Black Flat
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: IBAF55TKF
Price: 349.99 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Ibanez Artcore Series AF55 Electric Guitar, Bound Laurel Fretboard, Transparent Black Flat

Ibanez AF55

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Ibanez Artcore AF55 Electric Guitar, Bound Laurel Fretboard, Black Flat

Although this item is temporarily on Backorder, you can order it now and it will ship as soon as it arrives. Your card will only be charged once item is shipped.

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Although this item is temporarily on Backorder, you can order it now and it will ship as soon as it arrives. Your card will only be charged once item is shipped. Estimated to Ship: 09/2025.

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Shop the Ibanez AF55 Artcore electric guitar. Hollow body, sapele laminate, laurel fretboard. Transparent Black finish. Order today!

Discover the Artcore Series AF55 Electric Guitar, a stylish and high-quality instrument that embodies the innovative spirit of modern music-making. With its sleek transparent black flat finish, this guitar stands out for its eye-catching aesthetics, making it a favorite among players looking to make a visual and sonic statement.Crafted with a durable AF Artcore Nyatoh set-in neck, this guitar offers a stable and enduring playing experience. The neck is designed to enhance resonance and sustain, ensuring that each note you play is rich and full-bodied. The bound laurel fretboard is not only visually striking with its white dot inlay, but it also provides a smooth and comfortable surface for your fingers, allowing for effortless movement up and down the 20 medium frets.The body of the AF55 is constructed from high-quality Sapele wood for the top, back, and sides, contributing to the guitar's warm tonal qualities and robust projection. The guitar's dimensions, with a max body thickness of 3 5/8" and a width at the lower bout of 15 3/4", offer a comfortable and accessible playing experience for guitarists of all styles.Equipped with dual Infinity R (H) pickups at the bridge and neck positions, the AF55 delivers versatile and dynamic sound options. Whether you're playing clean, crisp rhythms or engaging in fiery lead work, these pickups capture the full spectrum of your guitar's voice with clarity and precision.The VT06 tailpiece and ART-ST bridge work in harmony to provide excellent intonation and tuning stability, while the chrome hardware not only adds a touch of elegance but also ensures long-lasting reliability.Whether you're a jazz aficionado, a blues enthusiast, or a rock and roll devotee, the Artcore Series AF55 Electric Guitar is a versatile choice that offers both visual flair and aural excellence. Its unique transparent black finish and comfortable laurel fretboard make it a standout option for those seeking a durable, innovative, and high-quality instrument.

The guitar arrived well packaged in good condition; there was a small issue but I will touch on that later. 

I have used an Ibanez ajd91 for about 12 years, and I love it. This guitar is not as nice as the ajd but serves a different purpose. For the price it is great. The action is decent. The pick ups are so-so, but you can still get some good jazz tones. It is ready to play out of the box if you aren't replacing the strings like I did-but don't forget to remove the packaging foam from under the floating bridge. Also, if you aren't used to floating bridges there isn't a manual provided to inform you how to set it up. Just double the distance from the nut to the 12th fret and place the bridge there. Confirm the placement by playing harmonics on the 12th fret.

I'm only taking a star off because my guitar arrived with the high e string broken. I had already purchased some flat wounds to replace them, but I can see how it would be a letdown for someone planning on playing stock strings.

Ibanez Artcore Series AF55 Electric Guitar, Bound Laurel Fretboard, Transparent Black Flat

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