Ibanez Artcore

[lank81]

Re: Ibanez Artcore

Guys,
Thanks for the great input. My buddy has an AF75 and I loved the tone. I'd like to get one and then upgrade the pickups (thinking Burstbuckers). Bluesman, what were the main differences between the 75 and 105? Thanks.

Lank

 

[philthis]

Re: Ibanez Artcore

I liked the artcore series overall, but their version of the Bigsby blew chunks.

Scott F, hadnt seen him around here for a little wile, glad he's back. Hey I played a few of these and for the money most of them are allmost unbeatable. Its a bang for the buck guitar but it gets jazz tones just fine as well as a descent rock sound. As with any mass produced guitar you have to check for flaws but if you check the guitar out first and it plays ok and you get a nice setup done its fine. Not perfect fine but adequate fine and a great bang for the buck guitar if no major flaws are present.
:beerchug:

 

[blueman335]

Re: Ibanez Artcore

Guys, Thanks for the great input. My buddy has an AF75 and I loved the tone. I'd like to get one and then upgrade the pickups (thinking Burstbuckers). Bluesman, what were the main differences between the 75 and 105?

Both are full hollowbodies with a single Venetian (rounded) cutaway. The AF75 is the 'Std' version, with chrome hardware & solid colors. The A105 is like a 'Custom' model. It's got a natural white-wash flame top, gold hardware, rosewood knobs and tailpiece, & in thickness is between a thinline & a deep hollowbody (ES175). Beautiful. Very comfortable size. Sounds great with a pair of '59's.

 

[SrDeMaFp]

Re: Ibanez Artcore

Before I bought my AF75, I played a bunch of hollow and semi-hollow guitars. In the end, I went with the Ibanez because it was the best combination of build quality, price, and unique tone. Since I got it, I have changed out the bridge and totally redone the setup to accomodate the heavy strings and low tuning I prefer.

I like playing this thing with heavy distortion. It can feed back like crazy, even with all the strings muted, but when playing, it handles heavy distortion and fuzz really well. I was considering changing the pickups, but the stock ones are pretty awesome. The only modification I want to do at this point is to take off the chrome-finish pickup covers.

Now that is right up my alley! Got any clips? I'd love to hear it.

 

[infrared72]

Re: Ibanez Artcore

I don't have an AF75, but i did try one out before I bought my Artcore AGS83-BBG. I found it to be a very nice instrument for the money, but kind of a one trick pony. I'm sure it could do jazz or lighter stuff well, but I'm not sure about heavier sounds. I think my AGS83 can do just about anything, and I like it because the body is thinner and easier to play. Back to the AF75 - I think the tone from it is GREAT. I was able to try a few of them locally here, and the blend between acoustic feel/tone and the amplified sound is GREAT STUFF. But for me personally, I just like the AGS83 better since it's more versatile.

And I think the Foo Fighters stuff with Grohl's custom Gibson hollowbody is pretty rockin stuff. I've got a bunch of their cd's here, and always liked their songs and sound overall.

-PT

 

[Wattage]

Re: Ibanez Artcore

Hollowbody w/ high gain?

Ted F'n Nugent, Man!

Not tons of gain, mostly volume but yeah how did I not think of Uncle Tedly.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

Re: Ibanez Artcore

Had an AF75 and it was cool...but after about a month...the binding and fingerboard started to separate...soon after...I separated myself from the guitar.