Ibanez AS93

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[@AuntAlnico4]

Oh wow that's cool ! You got in on the Doug and Pat amp !

[@JackFossett]

Yup!

[@tonkageorge]

I dig your channel, Jack. I’m definitely an Artcore fan. I have a AS73 that I put a Burstbucker in the bridge and a SD Phat Cat P90 in the neck and locking tuners. I have other guitars that I play, but this one is the least expensive and the one I pick up more than the others.

[@mrshiney2]

Here is my sad story... I had a 1982 made in Japan Ibanez AS50. Killer guitar. I had rescued it from a friend in financial trouble. Like a fool I traded it for....wait for it.... an Alesis SR-16 drum machine. Really really foolish

[@JackFossett]

Oh no! Yup, I have a shame file too. Im sure we all do.

[@mrshiney2]

@Particle Man Well this regretful event took place back in 1992. No one cared too much for a Japanese Ibanez. I have some worse stories involving an American P bass and an Acoustic brand bass amp. There seems to be a middle period of the life of an instrument where it is just old enough to drop its value before it becomes collectible. And that reminds me of a early 70’s strat I bought for $90 back in 82. Dont have that either

[@jackfossettofficial]

@@mrshiney2 I can relate. I’ve done trades with items that were later discontinued and became highly sought after. And what I got was much less impressive.

[@fabiotini4647]

I have bought Two year ago a 1991 as50 wine red made in korea. Very well built guitar and i sold It for a Telecaster player. Wrong choice

[@mariozamprogno1654]

Brother I feel your pain

[@russowings5351]

Jack your playing really compliments that guitar nice job.

[@mmkelectrics]

Great video Jack. Always enjoy your videos.

[@robrandall3606]

Fab video, I've just one of these beautiful instruments, so good to play, can't stop smiling.

[@konkonidaris8469]

I actually tried a lot of traditional style guitars to buy for my brother as a birthday present, and went from Strat, Tele, LP, SG, and finally fell in love with the semi-hollows. The Epiphone Dot, and the Epiphone Sheridan were front runners, until my friend who was helping me choose pointed out the Ibanez AS93FM-VLS model you were demoing. The Ibanez was clearly a cut above, firstly in appearace, the flame maple burst was gorgeous, and it wasn't just the top, it was the back and sides, plus the binding, and gold hardware very classy. The Super 58 pickups sounded great, they are used by Ibanez on their higher end jazz models too (I believe the Little George Benson series uses them). The three piece neck felt great, the block inlays in what looks like an ebony fretboard... very nice. The only criticism from my end is the headstock, I prefer the strings to have less of an angle over the nut, and these widening headstocks just lead to a little tuning instability by design. I also liked the sure grip rubber on the knobs too, all up it was a winner, and was priced between the Dot and the Sheridan, so you couldn't go wrong. My brother loves the guitar btw.

[@msauerltci1962]

Have one exact model most versatile guitar. I play jazz but it can handle blues, Rock and country. Awesome!

[@JDKingStratslinger]

"No, no, no! You're not one os us!" LOL! Nice review, and playing, per usual!

[@guitarcams]

Great demo as usual my friend 👍

[@nunoriobom]

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[@rogersonger4454]

I have an Ibanez AM93-AYS. Gorgeous guitar. Quilted maple top and back, and like yours, a flawless guitar. One of the last of my 25 electrics I would ever sell. And 13 of those are semi- hollow or hollow body. Included are Epiphone, Gretsch, D’Angelico, Fender, and PRS. Like yours, the Super 58 pickups are nicely balanced, and can be pleasingly crisp and bright. Love it!

[@nickshaw6085]

Jack, guitar content doesn't get any better than this. Thorough, thoughtful, top-tier production value from a grade-A human. Thanks, sir; we love ya!

[@JackFossett]

Great comment to wake up to, thanks so much!

[@mickertyable]

Great playing

[@keescuperus4810]

since the early 80,s I am the owner of a AR500 from the year 79. So happy with her!

[@chadwickhurlburt6529]

I love the old Ibanez AS200's from the early to late 80's. Couldn't find any original vintage models that I could afford that was also in decent condition. So, I bought a newer Ibanez JSM10 which is practically the exact same thing as an early 80's AS200. Very pleased with the guitar. I gigged it for the first time recently and it performed flawlessly.

[@JackFossett]

I’ve heard that, that the JS model is essentially just an AS200 reissue (so to speak)

[@davidkastin4240]

That violin burst is gorgeous and the guitar sounds very good like I thought it would. When I was in the market for a guitar like this lefty I had it narrowed down to 2 choices. Ibanez like this one or Gretsch. I went with the Gretsch because they're making this style alot longer but I'm sure there's no regrets with this one. 2 yrs ago I bought an Ibanez, cheapest one they make $200. Love it, very good quality to my surprise. Actually shocked at the quality.

[@msaintpc]

Did you experience the neck dive often associated with these instruments?

[@davidkastin4240]

@@msaintpc No no neck dive on mine.

[@JDKingStratslinger]

Nothing beats a Gretsch!

[@alatamal]

I've been waiting so long for this video

[@nunoriobom]

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[@garythecrow3935]

Awesome stuff Jack ...

[@JackFossett]

Thanks!

[@nunoriobom]

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[@AudiocraftingStudio]

Lovely playing and Amazing Guitar ✨🎸

[@Slushpuppie55]

Beautiful Instrument..

[@taloujazz9504]

Nice tone , and nice flamed top, I have had this one years ago.

[@pinkmoon4211]

I have the Ibanez AF 125 hollow body and the AS153 semi- hollow .The quality is great came set up perfectly and sound amazing I have a Starfield Altair classic made in Ibanez custom shop California Strat type with stacked single coils seymour Duncan pickups wilkinson hardware have you any knowledge of these Hoshino who are Ibanez made these 1995 superstrat .

[@NofreedomofspeechonYouTube]

I love Ibanez guitars and this one sounds great.

[@LamarJennings-eo8ps]

Well I'm far from being a great rhythm guitarist yes these are more of a jazz guitar but those who want limit themselves is ok but I will use this guitar for blues and rock and funk

[@RFV1962]

Hey jack how are your doing great video I was deciding to buy a semi hollow guitar and the choice was between Ibanez as93 fm and a epiphone Sheridan II pro what do you think about this two guitars I decided to buy the Ibanez as93 fm do you think I made a mistake can you give me a input or anyone reading this message

[@Bulletisred]

Nice I have an As-83. Which they no longer make. I just love it.

[@SS-gx7tg]

As much as I love Gibson hollow and semi hollows (and the new Made in USA Casino by Epiphone), the ArtStar line from Ibanez is so much better in terms of quality control. May not have as iconic of a headstock as Gibson, but everything else is vastly better. I say this as someone who has mostly only owned Gibson ES 330, 335, 350 guitars throughout my life. The ArtStar action, fretboard, pickup quality and overall quality in general is truly lightyears better than Gibson QC these days.

[@Gdownification]

How do you think the Artcore semi hollows compare to the 335 in terms of sound quality and feel? I have an AS93, but I keep kicking around picking up a 335 (or a heritage 535). I have a set of really nice boutique PAFs I could throw in the Ibanez, and if that gets me into the same range of sound then there probably isn't much point in getting the 335 save for the name.

[@kenstyle6]

Thanks for the review! What a beautiful guitar and well priced in today’s climate. Do you remember what amp you used to pair with this guitar? Thanks Jack

[@martina5434]

I love my AS200 for about 45 years . Got a PAF in neck position and Di Marzio Superdistortion in bridge position . Fat and on fire

[@mboyer68]

That guitar is gorgeous! I'm playing a AS 73 as I type but I previously owned I think it was an AF 75 in violin burst or something like that. It was so absolutely gorgeous, it was a piece of art. Had the floating bridge and the tail piece that attaches to the bottom, not the face of the guitar. The thing had a birch pick guard...and it was bound! It's the only guitar I regret selling.

[@zoothornrollo9960]

I too have the AS73 and it instantly became my 'go to' guitar. In fact I sold my USA Strat and USA Highway One Tele because although they are great guitars they did not have the sheer playability of the Ibanez. Ridiculously good value for money, I'm sure I paid less than £400 3 years ago for it.

[@mrkroeger]

I have the 73 also...I'm not a good player. Love it, it is the one I play the most.

[@gregperkins7723]

I have Fender Am Vintage Tele, Les Paul custom shop R0, Silver Sky core. I play my AS73 ALL THE TIME!!!!

[@glenkepic3208]

I can dig this. AS73 here from '07. Gift, see EC that year, Warmed up, Goodbye, Sitting On Top Of The World, Bad Monkey and Blues Jr. Great jams but the amp is gone. '73,,,,i still love it....nice apt acoustic ;)

[@nunoriobom]

Hi Jack Nice Video! I have the Ibanez AS93 and it is an amazing guitar that's for sure, with amazing hot and fat tones! Have fun ✨🎸

[@mwpv11]

I have one of those and coupled with a Deluxe Reverb it has a great jazz tone but also good for blues and other genres. It works well with my AC15 as well. I also use the Ibanez S serires for 60s instrumental rock and jazz as well. The S series is also amazing ad very light and thin for us old guys! Lol

[@eugnton]

As a jazz guy have ypu tried any of the Ibanez hollowbodies such as the George Bensons?

[@mortonwilson795]

Thanks for this! Looks and sounds really nice . . . your playing obviously helps. Ibanez not really on my radar but will try to find one of these locally to try. The only Ibanez I own (or know anything about!) is a double cutaway 12 string solid body I bought in the late 80's. It's a 2618/12 AV Artist Series - discontinued now, I believe - lovely instrument :)

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

Have you checked out a 339 it has a smaller body w/ deeper tones. 8 enjoyed your playing.

[@rabbithowls71]

I had the AS-83 VBS, in flamed sycamore. I really regret selling that one, I hope to find another one soon. Also had the AM-93, never really bonded with that one though.

[@Craig_KCfan]

So can this be used for say some rockin’ Americana style guitar playing?

[@MrErdner]

The venerable ES-335 design is probably the most versatile design for an electric guitar. Regardless of which company makes a version of that outstanding guitar, and regardless of where the instruments are made, they all have the potential to be excellent. Ibanez has an outstanding reputation. They're a Japanese company and part of a centuries old tradition of excellently crafted instruments.

[@stevenweaver9078]

Beautiful guitar! Just a little curious about that Mark near the bridge. From the factory??

[@JackFossett]

I would assume so - I picked it up used

[@jerryrn62]

I added a Seymour Duncan sh 5 bridge, a custom Kent Armstrong built neck, upgraded the wiring harness, oil cap, even better now! A keeper!

[@BrandochGarage]

I was jonesing for one of these for years. This or The Sheraton Pro II. But the Ibanez looks better in a photo.

[@kanjinha]

Hi Jack, brilliant playing of yours. May I ask you if the Telecaster on the back in3 colour sunburst and maple neck has the Lollar Royal T pickup in the neck? I was looking into your playlists and haven't found a video of you playing that guitar (maybe i missed it). If not, could you do a review, show your playing with that guitar please? I am thinking of buying one and the Lollar pups as well and looking for your recommendation. Thank you in advance,

[@kanjinha]

@jackfossett

[@JackFossett]

Thank you! That has a custom made tele/strat neck pickup from Singletone Pickups. Highly recommended.

[@australier263]

Think the sound is even better than from an original G! Beautiful guitar! George Benson would like it too!

[@juancarlossabater269]

I have oneI I recomended 100 %, Good for the Money I pay 638 Euros .

[@guitarandcamera3392]

I have the same guitar and it is most beautiful thing imo. I'm going to upgrade wiring, because it is not responsive and works as on/off switch. Other than that great instrument. Even better if you find one used for great price, as I did. 😊

[@bubbaandrayearl1678]

Had a friend that is a Nashville session guy put me on the ArtCore guitars. Great tone cheap.

[@graemero5532]

Jazz Noir my favourite composition of yours Jack. It is often in playlists alongside tracks by Julian Lage, Robben Ford, Kenny Burrell and Jonathon Kreisberg. I hope there are some more instrumental tracks on the new album.

[@ChadWork1]

I have the Ibanez AS103 I got about 11 years ago. Custom 58 pickups, semi-hollow, flamed maple. They went for around 1,000.00. It's a premium guitar for sure, and it's a keeper, although I too prefer my Tele! Luckily mine doesn't have the stupid lightning bolt logo Ibanez used for a while. That just didn't look right on a guitar. The AS103 was discontinued after 2012. The somewhat similar AS153 was introduced for 2013.

[@charlie-obrien]

You might have the rare "road map" headstock logo on yours. And you are right the AS103 (before that it was an AS80) was discontinued and then became the AS153, which all have similar upgrades and downgrades in specs. The AS153 was itself recently discontinued in favor of the AS113 for 2023. I have one of the new ones on order and can't wait to try it out after all of my research. Ibanez never completely throws away a good guitar design, they just re-number it, raise the price a bit and send it out again. lol

[@davidwarren4569]

I’ve got one of those. I just love it!

[@michaelp8856]

i had an as73 (2021) awesome guitar. make sure you never hold it by the neck at any type of angle - you'll get cracks in the body neck connection! i think ibanez finish is much better than any other manufacturer at the same price point.

[@musicmatty67]

Nice review. The flamed maple and color does absolutely nothing for me but of course that’s purely subjective. Otherwise, it’s a great looking guitar and those 58 pickups are absolutely perfect to my ears.

[@geraldharper364]

Which would you rather have an ES 339 Epiphone or an Ibanex AS3 ?

[@ratwynd]

I have owned an AS73 and AF75. Traded both after a time. Never got the sound I wanted even with upgraded pots and caps. They helped, but not enough. They WERE well built and played very well after setup. I DID NOT like the floating bridge on the AF75 however. My biggest beef with both was dark muddy tone with the 'buckers, something I find with many guitars I have tried. Then I got a D'Angelico Premier DC with factory S-D P90s and that is where I found my tone. Power and chiming clarity without the darkness. But it took a trial of 3 prior P90 guitars before I found the 'one'.

[@Kevlarel84]

I bought the Ibanez AS93FM in red almost two months ago. I had wanted a semi hollow ES335 type guitar for many years. I spent a lot of time shopping for the right guitar in my budget range and tested many different brands and models. The AS93 ended up as the best choice for me with all things considered. I love the pickups and the tone. It seems a little darker than the ES335 but without seeming muddy or lacking highs. It has a glassy midrange bark that I like. The body style is slightly different with the sharper upper and lower horns which to me looks a little more sleek than Gibson and other similar models. It covers the ES335 ground nicely but has enough difference to have it's own thing going on. I also considered the Epiphone Sheraton II and a Gretsch center block (one of the streamliner or electromatic models of similar price). It was not an easy decision. All three were great in their own way.

[@benlogan430]

Take notice that some less expensive hollow guitars can be difficult to change out the electronics. The f-holes are too small sometimes. Like the streamliner guitars.

[@bpabustan]

Lovely guitar! I own one myself with flame maple top on violin sunburst. Can't find any fault in this instrument. George Benson, you got it! Lee Ritenour, go! BB King, fo sho'! Rush, no problem! Chuck Berry, bring it on! Larry Carlton, yes! For US$400 (in Philippine Pesos) it is the cheapest 400 dollars I spent! Too much guitar for the price!

[@okkebonenkamp7943]

Is this suitable for general American style / Rock ?

[@Mike-hr6jz]

Tellie thin line the best of both worlds

[@dennisobrien2578]

I had a hondo 2. Les Paul. Wish I knew then what to keep, let go or even buy for collecting.

[@stp6641]

How do you find the balance of the guitar? Any neck drop on it? I had an AM73 (smaller body) and it tilted downwards towards the head when playing with a strap.

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

Have you checked out a 339 it has a smaller body w/ deeper tones

[@philbeattie3978]

Have one love it. Unfortunately I don't play it as good as you do.

[@BedeLaplume]

It's an amazing semihollow of professional quality. The neck, finition, and overall quality are amazing for the money.. Those super 58 pickups are among the best HB I've ever heard.. Agree with you about the brightness definition of the tone, which makes it take drive really well as you say..

[@BrandonOutside]

Very nice guitar! I considered one of these a couple years ago, but went with Epiphone instead. In fact, one of the things that helped me choose the Epi was that the Ibanez almost sounded TOO hollow for my taste, which I think is the same acoustic quality you’re talking about. At any rate though, it was a close race! They’re both great!

[@44Yogo]

As for semi-hollowbodies: I own a Ibanez AS93 (90's model) and a Hagström Viking with Gibson Custom 58's, and previously owned a Korean Epiphone Sheraton II. The Epi I sold: wonderfull build, but it sounded too muffled and had quite a beefy neck for my taste. The Hag is more of a 'modern player', has a bite to it. The Ibanez I love for it's balanced, sweet tone, less agressive and much more 'jazzy'. Both the Hag and the Ibanez have slim necks, which I like. Both guitars play like a dream. If I had to keep just one, it would probably be the Ibanez. With pain, though...

[@pumptactics]

I had to get the frets rounded and polished on mine but other than that it's a great guitar!

[@Mike-hr6jz]

In my opinion these are really good guitars the quality the sound everything about them oh but if you want both the Kelly and the 335 sound you should get a Tellie thin line the best of both worlds.

[@taloujazz9504]

Ibanez know how to build semi hollow. I have an old GB10 and would love to get the Scofield made in Japan. Fastest necks ever (with PRS)

[@andyfaden]

Hi Jack - that guitar and amp set up sounds really good - what strings are you using on it? thanks.

[@nunoriobom]

String gauge .010 to .052 from Factory An amazing Ibanez AS93 Unboxing & (Satisfying) Review ✨🎸kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKiYqaFjqtZ_grc

[@rcdubya]

Something is going on here, Jack. I had recently discovered the Supro Delta King 12 amp, and your demos actually prompted me to order one the other day (should be here in a few days). But I dropped by one of my favorite guitar shops in Atlanta today, and they had an…AS93 FM just like the one you demoed here…on consignment. I played it acoustically for a few minutes…didn’t even plug it in to an amp…and brought it home. When I got home, I opened up KZbin to check some videos..and there you were. I guess it was meant to be. But I may have to stop watching your videos…it could prove very costly.😉

[@JackFossett]

Don’t worry - I’m just a figment of your imagination 😎

[@musicmotorskate7540]

I have a fairly rare AS180, it's a fantastic guitar, and the one guitar I'll probably never sell.

[@rickberry4477]

have one of sixty AS 103's in burl, made in 06 loveeee it and with red devil DR strings ohhhhh the look!

[@GreggBennett-j3p]

Ibanez says the pickups are the same as the Japanese made version. I can’t find neck width/depth dimensions anywhere. Also fret size. Anyone know them?

[@sitgesstudio]

Love this guitar. It smells musical. It respects the musician. Forgives you a little but shines if you play it well. Original strings came a little chimey and in general it has a high tone but nothing you can't tame with knobs

[@spider5001]

Man that is a really good looking guitar! Not really digging the sound though. Maybe I just see a guitar like that and I instantly want to hear the dark neck tone. How about some stranglehold! 🤩

[@christianboddum8783]

Ibanez super 58 pickups are usually alnico 3 which I don't like, they are a little too low in output but also are too bright. I guess you have Super 58 pickups, that would be Ibanez' norm on semi hollows. Aside from that the guitar is probably the best deal on a 335 type guitar. FWIW

[@michaelp8856]

any recommendation for a less bright sounding semi hollow body

[@To.Si.Ma.]

I think this one and the Sheraton II are the best 335-ish guitars in their price range. One step above there are D'Angelico Excel guitars or the Ibanez JSM 10. Sco used Vox amps but later in his career. He s playing Jazz Blues and Fusion on those guitars. I m a big fan of his sound. Looking forward to your blues record.

[@eoinjennings519]

I have the JSM10 and it’s very good

[@mbuchart2927]

By coincidence, I have both an Epiphone Sheraton II and the Ibanez AS93. I agree with Mr Fossett's review and your assessment. I have three observations. (1) The Ibanez neck is thinner than the Ibanez. The Ibanez neck is not as thin as Ibanez hard rock guitars like the RG but it is noticeably thinner than the Sheraton. For people with small hands like me, that's a desirable feature. (2) The Ibanez weighs noticeably less than the Ibanez: it's 7.5 vs 8.5 pounds. The Ibanez body is slightly smaller and the neck slightly heavier, and that accounts for some of the lightness, but I think the main reason is that the centre block is much lighter. Apparently the Sheraton has a mahogany centre block and the Ibanez is maple. As a result, the Ibanez is noticeably lighter much more comfortable to play. (3) Mr Fossett is correct that the Ibanez sounds bright and clear, and I would add much more so than the Sheraton. It really has a nice jangly vibe to it. I always thought that an AS93 variant could have P-90 style pickups in it. It would sound very Casino-ish without the Casino's tendency to feed-back.

[@To.Si.Ma.]

@@mbuchart2927 maybe install Phat Cats, humbucker sized P90s.

[@mbuchart2927]

@@To.Si.Ma. Well, that's a good suggestion! I will consider that.

[@hotwrench64]

I have 2 Ibanez guitars! Bought them both back in early 2001. Mine is a AS83-VLS! It was the best guitar for the money in a hollow body electric under $1000 back then. I had on loan a 58 ES-225 from my father in law a few years before he passed. He wanted it back so he could pass on to his son. So after that I had kept looking for another ES style!

[@ft6755]

I got this the other year and the guitar is fantastic. I put flatwounds on and it's incredible for jazz. Mine has a few of the fret inlays slightly off colour and a bit brown in places, it could just rub off I'm not entirely sure what it is. For the price it's a great guitar!

[@rajnamajnadunav]

Which flatwounds you suggest?

[@ft6755]

@@rajnamajnadunav I'm using D'Addario ECG24 XL Chromes Flat Wound, Jazz Light, 11-50 and they sound great.

[@rajnamajnadunav]

@@ft6755 thnx

[@cielosoule3253]

Prefer it to my Gibson. Actually, prefer it to both of my Gibsons. Quality control is top notch, and while there is considerable debate about the Super 58 Customs being A3, A5 or ceramic*, they are glassy, smooth and punch well above their class. If I have any reservations, it is that you do not get the deepr low end you get on an ES-335. But dollar-for-dollar, the AS93 is a fantastic instrument. *Ibanez claims A3, but the bridge clocks around 10K or what I would expect out of an A5 or ceramic. And Ibanez does not make it easy to verify

[@skinsolproductions]

Those are regular super 58s in the as93 tho right? Not the lesser quality custom 58's ?

[@cielosoule3253]

@@skinsolproductions There is much speculation online and little hard data to back it up. The Super 58 Customs are the ones that come with the mid-tier Ibanez models. My view is that they are NOT the ceramic versions used circa 2005-10 and are likely Alnico V. The upper tier models (say, JSM10 or JSM100) use the Super 58s (no "Custom" in the name) and are Alnico II or IIIs I believe. But I like the sparkle in the Customs. They are not shrill; and if you don't dig their high e.q. profile, just roll off the tone; they are wonderful, clear. (I have a Gibson Classic 57 in the neck right now, but frankly I think I like the stock pu better).

[@cheezyridr]

you seem surprised that ibanez makes a good jazz guitar, right after your opening music, which was full of licks that sound inspired by george benson, who plays ibanez. super 58s are great pick ups, they will cover ALOT of ground. also, NO ONE makes better knobs than ibanez, and that's a fact. i have had several semi hollow guitars over the years, epiphone, ibanez, canadian dillion, and rickenbacker. the one i currently own is a d'angelico. it's a great guitar, but the bridge pickup is absurdly hot. i need to swap it out for something more appropriate, but the feed back and harmonic over tones are sooo much fun, i keep putting it off. consequently, i play more rock with it than i intended to when i bought it.

[@JackFossett]

The George Benson or John Scofield guitars are more than a step up price wise. As would I assume are the guitars Ibanez builds for them. It was a pleasant surprise that a guitar under $1k would be this high quality, as I stated.

[@cheezyridr]

@@JackFossett all i meant to point out was, they aren't new comers to that type of music

[@JackFossett]

I mentioned that early on too, I'm afraid I don't understand the point you're making

[@cheezyridr]

@@JackFossett whatever it was, it wasn't to piss you off or frustrate you.

[@eichaan]

I have the JSM 10--very similar to yours, but it is the Made in China John Scofield model. It is pretty much the best guitar I've had in 36 years of playing. It always seems weird that Ibanez semis (except for the Made in Japan ones) have the neck joint start after the 15th fret, but I bet that and the multi-piece neck help with stability (and the neck access is no different than on a Les Paul, or a Fender). The other weird thing, is NOBODY every mentions this difference from Gibson style semis. Play your new guitar in good health!

[@lynnmatsui]

It's the Chinese and Indonesian made Ibanez that have the neck joint at the 15th fret. The Japanese ones are at the 17th.

[@eichaan]

Right. And the one Jack had in the video is not Japanese, hence my comment.@@lynnmatsui

[@lynnmatsui]

@@eichaan I know, it's just from your comment it looks like you were saying all their semi hollows had the joint at the 15th so I was clarifying that it depends on where they're made. That's all.

[@eichaan]

Thanks@@lynnmatsui . I just edited my original comment to clarify. Good point

[@lynnmatsui]

@@eichaan all good! We gotta stop before someone sees us being civil on the internet though. 😜

[@crisprtalk6963]

I got one of these its killer!!

[@donpassaro9143]

I had an original 1982 AS200 Artist, one of first mfgd. I selected it over the ES-335 Gibson. Sold it 4 years ago for pretty good money. Seller remorse! This one you’re showing looks like it would be a good replacement. I studied under Harry Volpe for a few years in the 60’s, so jazz sound is it for me.

[@donpassaro9143]

BTW, the 1982 Artist had a phase switch which added to sounds you could get out of it.

[@gersonrangel1459]

Fantástica Beutiful Beutiful Uauüuuuuu

[@dieter6219]

sounds kind of thin, and Iacking depth in tone quaIity. Wood is not first quaIity. Look is briIIiant btw, super high gIoss finsh yes, buts its about sound. Epis are far better today.

[@nodnostrebor4300]

Jack- Get rid of that wedding ring. My son caught his on something, and that ripping accident immediately ended his guitar playing, forever. Rings are a hazard, folks. Don't get sucked into the long-standing social fad. Ring related injuries happen more than 300,000 times every year in this country. A ring is a tragedy waiting to happen.

[@charlie-obrien]

Agreed. They are much safer when worn through the nose...

[@rosewood_ca]

It's called Ring Evulsion...(pls don't Google it.)

[@RByrne]

Get rid of the wife while youre at it

[@lorenvguitar614]

Too much talk, play the guitar please. Thank you, friend, you are a great player. Play

[@JackFossett]

Playing is at 0:03 and 8:30 - thanks!

[@msaintpc]

Only things ruining the aesthetics are the big fat ugly screwhead on the beautiful scratchplate, and the huge, bulbous tulip at the head stock's top. Other than that it's a wonderful instrument...that is if you can find an actual Japanese manufactured one.