The Ibanez Artcore AS53 is a stunning semi-hollow electric guitar that blends classic aesthetics with modern versatility. Its Sunburst Red Flat finish delivers a timeless look, while the carefully chosen tonewoods and hardware ensure it performs as beautifully as it looks. Construction & Playability The AS Artcore Nyatoh neck is set-in for enhanced sustain and paired with a bound walnut fretboard featuring sleek white dot inlays. With 22 medium frets, it offers smooth playability for everything from jazz runs to blues solos. Tonewoods & Body Design Crafted with a Linden top, back, and sides, the AS53 produces a warm, resonant tone, perfect for clean articulation and overdriven textures alike. Its semi-hollow design provides a balanced blend of acoustic depth and electric precision. Pickups & Electronics Equipped with dual Infinity R humbuckers, this guitar delivers versatile tones, from smooth jazz and blues to crunchy rock. The ceramic, passive pickups are designed to provide clarity and punch across the spectrum. Bridge & Hardware The Gibraltar Performer bridge ensures solid tuning stability with its 10.5 mm string spacing, making it a breeze to play complex chord voicings. The Quik Change III tailpiece streamlines string changes, so you spend more time playing and less time setting up. Finishing Touches Tuned from the factory in standard E, the AS53 comes strung with .010–.052 gauge strings for a perfect balance of tension and flexibility. Its chrome hardware complements the finish, adding a touch of modern elegance. Specifications Neck Type: AS Artcore, Nyatoh, Set-in Fretboard: Bound Walnut with White Dot Inlays Frets: Medium Number of Frets: 22 Body Top: Linden Back: Linden Sides: Linden Bridge and Tailpiece Bridge: Gibraltar Performer String Space: 10.5 mm Tailpiece: Quik Change III Pickups Neck Pickup: Infinity R (H), Passive​/​Ceramic Bridge Pickup: Infinity R (H), Passive​/​Ceramic Hardware Color: Chrome Code: 342836