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Key Features
Vintage beauty meets modern innovation. The Ibanez AS2000 Artstar Prestige is the epitome of premium quality. Rich in warmth and resonance, the tone of this guitar is ideal for jazz lovers or rock 'n' roll enthusiasts, whilst its wondrous versatility also begs the creativity and skill of any passionate guitarist. Project amazing volume and push the Super 58 pickups hard, you will be able to play for hours with brilliant dynamics and power without losing any shimmering articulation. The stable Gotoh 510BN bridge will then ensure every string stays firmly in tune, so you can go wild.
Crafted from anigre, the AS2000's body is wonderfully lightweight, lending itself to infinite playing. You won't ever tire. And this guitar is superbly robust too thanks to a mahogany and S-Tech maple neck - let loose knowing it can handle any ferocious playing. Decorated with stunning gold hardware and eye-catching details such as its exquisite fretboard inlays, the AS2000 Artstar Prestige's aesthetic reflects its tremendous sound.
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Positioned at the neck and bridge are humbuckers designed to give you a tremendous playing experience from start to finish. Their vintage tonal properties are ideal for players wanting to project a superb jazz tone whilst their balanced articulation lends itself a range of other styles. For a warm tone with plenty of versatility, trusted enough to be used by the likes of George Benson and John Scofield, the Super 58 pickups don’t disappoint.
Not only is this guitar equipped with such vibrant pickups, but it also comes with versatile controls that desire the skilful adjustment of any accomplished guitarist. With two volume controls and two tone controls, you can sculpt your sound with amazing precision, tailoring how each pickup impacts your music. Choose to use either or both pickups and create a truly distinctive sound.
The Ibanez AS2000 Artstar Prestige employs a range of features that make playing it an exhilarating experience. Crafted from African mahogany and S-Tech roasted maple, the 3-piece neck is set into the body rather than bolted on. This allows you to play with a warm, full-bodied sound that holds onto every note with glistening sustain. And better still, the manufacturing process of such a divine neck enhances its practical attributes even more. 'S-Tech' refers to the way the wood been heat-treated, an innovative process that Ibanez are the first to employ for instruments, and it improves the neck's stability. Mahogany is already exceptionally robust, and now on the AS2000 its sturdiness is simply astounding. Don't hold back, whatever your playing style, however aggressive, this neck can take it.
As well as showcasing incredible practical benefits, mahogany and maple offer brilliant sonic qualities. Experience the warmth and resonance of mahogany whilst projecting each note with maple's stunning clarity. Maple is perfect for gigging with thanks to the minimal feedback it provides, meaning you can play at volume without ever sounding muddy. The ebony fretboard attached on top is truly exquisite too. With a naturally high oil content, its smooth finish lends itself to speedy and skilful fretting, so you will never be slowed down when sliding across the fretboard. And its superb durability means it won’t wear away from excessive playing.
Giving this guitar a beautiful vintage aesthetic is its anigre body. Shaped with a double cutaway for easy access to higher frets, anigre is wonderfully lightweight. You won’t ever tire of carrying this stunning instrument. Its tonal properties are similar to that of mahogany, meaning it teams perfectly with the neck. Project a tone that emanates immersive warmth and resonance as well as brilliant attack. Such an exquisite body teams perfectly with the highly responsive pickups to present you with a dynamic tone.
The elegant curves of this guitar, its stylish double cutaway, and lightweight construction all contribute to a thrilling and comfortable playing experience. Afterall, if you're going to deliver a mesmerising, powerful tone, you don’t want to be hindered by inadequate design. And you'll want to look amazing too. With acrylic and abalone inlays and gold hardware, the magnificent sunburst finish is embellished with striking details that give it an overall vintage and sleek aesthetic. Better still, to keep it in sublime condition, a hardshell case is included. Travel stress-free knowing your AS2000 won’t suffer any damage, the case will absorb any knocks or scrapes. Your guitar will be ready and waiting for you to deliver an unforgettable performance.