Ibanez AM93QM Artcore Expressionist, Jet Blue Burst

Full Description

Quilted Maple Hollow Body

Constructed from an all quilted maple body, the AM93QM produces a focused tone with an impressive sustain. With a clear, defined upper midsection and a high-end sizzle, the quilted maple body delivers a a balanced low-end response, ideal for chiming chords and bright lead patterns. The AM93QM's thin hollow body design projects classic and traditional jazz tones with an excellent mid-range to complement a player's individual style. In addition, the hollow body has smooth contours and a double cutaway profile, providing an incredibly comfortable playing experience with easy access to upper frets and more challenging chords. Furthermore, a pair of classic 'F' soundholes are located on the soundboard, allowing the guitar's natural sound to be projected acoustically. These elegantly cut holes also offer a classic appearance that many guitarists associate with the 1950s era.

Super 58 Pickups

Equipped with a set of Super 58 pickups within the neck and bridge position, the Ibanez AM93QM delivers a range of beautiful tones. These incredible pickups are respected by artists such as George Benson, Pat Metheny, and John Scofield, providing a performance ready hollow body fitted with quality electronics. In addition, the Super 58 pickups offer tones from an era gone by, producing warmth and balanced articulation with an excellent response, a perfect tone for the jazz enthusiast. Furthermore, these pickups are capable of projecting smooth nuanced tones, a clean, clear jazz tone as well as the biting growl of blues for a versatile performance.

3pc Neck & Bound Ebony Fingerboard

The AM93QM features a 3 piece set-in neck constructed from maple and mahogany, which adds warmth, resonance and plenty of growl the guitar's tone. Its 3 piece neck provides stability and durability, and is less likely to warp or twist overtime. In addition, the neck is topped with a bound ebony fingerboard, adding a bright attack with long-lasting sustain and plenty of bite to the guitar's overall sound. Ebony is a popular choice for fingerboards, as its natural smoothness reduces finger fatigue, ideal for fast playing styles, providing the idyllic platform for percussive techniques such as tapping or hammer-ons. Furthermore, its bound fingerboard enables the player to perform liquid smooth runs for quick playing styles, providing enhanced, easy playability. For added aesthetic appeal, the fingerboard is decorated with acrylic block inlays, adding to the guitar's authentically-inspired design.

Pleasing Aesthetics

With a visually striking quilted maple body, the AM93QM already has an eye-catching look, but with its breathtaking jet blue burst finish and gold hardware, the Ibanez AM93QM starts to hold a stunningly authentic-inspired design. This impressive looking hollow body has a calming blue burst finish, and with its exquisite quilted maple build, the AM93QM is certain to stand out from the crowd, providing a performance-ready instrument that is certainly worthy of the stage. Furthermore, its classic 'F' soundholes are inspired by guitars of the 1950s, and with its faux tortoise pickguard, cream binding and Sure Grip control knobs, the AM93QM is perfect for the player with a vintage-vibe.

ART-1 Bridge & Quik Change III Tailpiece

The AM93QM features the ART-1 bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece combination in a stunning gold finish, creating a beautifully authentic appearance to complement the guitar's aesthetics. While the bridge helps to improve sustain and tuning stability, the tailpiece allows for a faster and easier string change than standard bridges.

About Ibanez Guitars

Over the past 30 years, Ibanez Guitars have always been at the forefront of developing the right tools for electric guitar players pushing the boundaries of music. For decades, Ibanez designers and luthiers have been the embodiment of this ideology, pushing their skills to the edge of imagination, consistently creating some of the most versatile and unique instruments ever. Although Ibanez guitars have been made since 1908, it wasn't until the late 1980s that they began to form an identity for themselves when artists such as Steve Vai and Frank Zappa began using their instruments. Now with a huge artist clientele across the globe, Ibanez are a leading manufacturer of electric guitars and basses and a first choice for many dedicated musicians.

Features

• Quilted maple construction offers striking visual with a bright punchy sonic-characteristic
• Bound fingerboard for liquid smooth shredding
• Double cutaway offers added comfort and promotes the access to upper fingerboard shredding
• Quilted maple body and jet blue burst finish with gold hardware offers authentic yet elegant appearance
• ART-1 bridge for improved sustain and tuning stability
• Super 58 pickups deliver smooth, nuanced tones and the gritty, biting growl of blues
• Sure Grip III control knobs for precise control and non-slip functionality
• Gold hardware, faux tortoise pickguard ad Sure Grip control knobs for a smooth, classic look

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Series: Ibanez Artcore Expressionist
• Model Number: AM93QM
• Body Material: Quilted Maple
• Bridge: ART-1
• Finish: Jet Blue Burst
• Cutaway: Double Cutaway
• Tailpiece: Quik Change III

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: AM 3pc Mahogany/Maple
• Construction: Set-In
• Fingerboard Material: Bound Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Acrylic Block
• Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm R
• Fret Size: Medium
• Scale Length: 628 mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Gold
• Control Knobs: Sure Grip III
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
• Neck Pickup: Super 58 (H) (Passive/Alnico)
• Bridge Pickup: Super 58 (H) (Passive/Alnico)
• Controls: 3 Way Selector/Neck Tone/Neck Volume/Bridge Tone/Bridge Volume