Ibanez AS53 Artcore Honest Review

2022 Ibanez AS53 Artcore Review. Purchased used on Guitar Center website for $295 with hardshell case, made in Indonesia.
#guitar #ibanez #es335 #semiacoustic

[@gabemckay6718]

Just picked the same one up of used a couple days ago. I REALLY like it. I like Ibanez a lot and glad I found a hollow body of theirs. For a cheap guitar, the fit and finish is fantastic. The neck is very comfortable and fast. I thought I'd be swapping pickups, never been keen on ceramics but find the humbuckers on the AS53 quite good and they'll probably stay in it for the time being.

[@Klaxet]

Yes, I was skeptical at first but I bonded with this guitar, it sound great for what it is and I love the neck, as far as looks i think I will do few things to my taste. Thanks for watching.

[@bobbyolson110]

That IS a beauty.

[@worthmoremusic]

You will alter the tone of that guitar if you decide to coat the satin finish as you say you want to do to the top. I bought the new PRS SE CE 24 Satin finish and it is more resonant than any of my other glossy electrics...however your call. Thanks for the review.

[@Klaxet]

Thank you for the comment. And yes it did crossed my mind about polishing the top - it will probably change guitars acoustics but I think it will be minimal, and for my amateur level it probably won't mean much😄 But I think it might be tougher to resell it....most people don't like any mods.

[@j.jester7821]

seymour duncan 59 pickup in the bridge. leave the neck pickup original. imo

[@Klaxet]

Thank you for the tip, I will definitely look in to it.

[@ski-rider]

Красавец!

[@Sams911]

the Japanese made Ibanez is good stuff... but their China / other cheap labor market ones, not so much... I mean for $300 what do you expect? The cases for most of my guitars cost $300.. But hey, enjoy it. Also, you can't judge a guitar by playing it at Guitar Center... the setup is always shit, the strings worn out, etc.. Try a well setup Gibson and you'll know the difference easily.

[@Klaxet]

Thank you for watching. I probably forgot to mention - this guitar made in Indonesia. I see your point though, but I am just a beginner level player so I am trying to be worthy of a good instrument. It is an interesting subject though if some guitars really worth paying $3 - 5K, maybe in the future when I am better player I could tell the difference, but for now….more practice 🙂Cheers

[@Sams911]

@@Klaxet keep at it my friend, it's never too late to learn guitar!

[@JE-western-rider]

Too much talking and unorganized.