Product code: AF55-TKF | ID: 392854
The AF55 is an Artcore series hollow body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in mid 2011. It was originally produced in China; Indonesian production started in 2016; Chinese production was halted in mid-2018.
The AF55 features a full-hollow body design with an arched laminated maple top with ƒ holes and ivory binding on maple back and sides with a single Venetian cutaway mated to a set-in mahogany neck with a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with ivory binding and pearl dot position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez Artcore humbucking pickups with chrome covers, a Tune-o-matic style bridge on a wooden base, a trapeze tailpiece, a plastic nut, and Ibanez tuning machines.
The guitar features a Nyatoh neck, which offers a combination of strength and durability similar to mahogany. The Nyatoh contributes to a warm and rich tone, making it ideal for guitarists looking for quality resonance.
A hollow body guitar is an electric guitar with a hollow body that contains resonating cavities. It has a warm and rich sound, often used in jazz, blues and rock. The body of a guitar usually contains F-holes, which contribute to its acoustic properties. Hollow body guitars have a more natural, less distorted tone than solid body guitars, but are more prone to feedback at higher volumes.
The linden on the top plate provides a smooth, balanced tone with an emphasis on the mid-range. It produces a soft, warm sound that is less piercing and has a pleasant response.
The matte finish gives surfaces a subtle, unobtrusive and elegant appearance without gloss. This type of finish is achieved by using special paints, varnishes or coatings that absorb light instead of reflecting it. This provides a smooth, non-dazzling finish which gives the materials a sophisticated and modern appearance. The matte finish is popular for its ability to hide small imperfections and fingerprints, making it a convenient choice for everyday use.
The humbucker-humbucker configuration means that the guitar is equipped with two humbucker pickups. It offers a powerful, full sound with high output and low noise, ideal for rock and metal.
Тype
Handedness
Colour
Pickups Configuration
Number of Frets
Series
Neck Profile
Pickups
Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Electronics
Bridge/Tremolo
Fretboard Inlays
Gauge
Nut
Cutaway
Original Colour by Producer
Transparent Black
Finish
Bottom and Sides
Top
Neck
Nyatoh
Fretboard
Bound Walnut
Neck Finish
Construction Method
Hardware
Truss Rod
Incl. Gig bag/Case
Made in
Indonesia
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