Ibanez AS2000-BS Artstar Prestige Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Brown Sunburst
Made in Japan. Featuring Super 58 Pickups, 3-Piece Neck & Gotoh Tuners. Hard Case Included.
FREE UK Delivery
Earn 6447 Loyalty Points
Want to Click and Collect or try items at our Guildford Store?
The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: AS2000BS
You might also need
Product Description
The Ibanez Prestige series combines cutting-edge manufacturing techniques with world-renowned Japanese craftsmanship and precision. Bolstering this lineup is the gorgeous AS2000-BS Artstar — a beautifully-made, medium-sized semi-hollow instrument that will captivate jazz and blues guitarists with its warm, airy tone and luxurious playability.
With an incredible feature-set comprising Ibanez's Super 58 pickups, a rock-solid 3-piece Mahogany/Roasted Maple neck and Gotoh 510 tuners — the Ibanez AS2000-BS is a high-end guitar made for the most serious of musicians.
Semi-Hollow Construction
While Ibanez may be most renowned for its metal-orientated guitars, the AS2000-BS is a truly traditional affair. Boasting a semi-hollow body construction, this design harks back to vintage instruments from the '50s and '60s; promising a broad sound with plenty of acoustic-like resonance.
Anigre Top, Back & Sides
The Ibanez AS2000-BS Artstar's body is crafted from Figured Anigre; used to form the top, back and sides. Not only does this material feature a beautiful wood grain, but it also produces a rich mid-range voice and controlled attack in the high-end.
3-Piece African Mahogany & Roasted Maple Neck
Many modern high-end guitars are fitted with rock-solid Roasted Maple necks, and the AS2000-BS is no exception — sporting a unique Roasted Maple/African Mahogany layered 3-piece neck construction. Via Ibanez's 'S-TECH' special roasted treatment, this process removes all of the natural moisture retained by the neck wood which ultimately makes it far less vulnerable to warping when exposed to varying climates.
Stellar Playability
The comfortable AS Artstar neck shape makes lush chords and intricate chromatic lines simply a joy to play, especially with the ultra-smooth Prestige fret edge treatment, while the silky Ebony fingerboard comes fitted with medium frets that offer you great control under the fingers.
Proprietary Super 58 Pickups
Ibanez's AS2000-BS Artstar comes equipped with a pair of medium-output Super 58 humbuckers — pickups that really lend themselves well to jazz, blues and even rock. Featuring Alnico magnets, the Super 58s have a pure and clear quality, with a rounded tone that's perfect for warm extended chords. The innovative 'Tri-Sound' switch gives each humbucker three different sounds too, expanding the tonal versatility of the instrument.
Specifications
- AS Artstar 3pc African Mahogany/S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple set-in neck
- 22 frets
- Figured Anigre top/back/sides
- Bound Ebony fretboard w/Acrylic & Abalone block inlay
- Medium frets w/Prestige fret edge treatment
- Bone nut
- Max body thickness: 2 5/8"/Width at lower bout: 15 3/4"
- Super 58 (H) neck pickup
- Super 58 (H) bridge pickup
- Tri-sound switch
- Gotoh 510BN bridge
- Gotoh GE101A tailpiece
- Gold hardware
- Hardshell case included