Pre-Owned 1986 Ibanez Artist AS-200 Sunburst with OHSC

For those looking for a Japanese-built classic with world-class craftsmanship and unmistakable semi-hollow character, we have a special guitar for you:  this Ibanez Artist AS-200.  Built in 1986, it's a highly regarded instrument from the golden era of Japanese guitar manufacturing.

With refined construction, versatile electronics, and timeless styling, the AS-200 is one of the most respected semi-hollowbody guitars of its generation.  It surely didn't hurt to be associated with jazz-fusion great John Scofield - that in itself gives the model instant street cred.   The guitar delivers a compelling blend of warmth, clarity, sustain, and expressive tonal range.  With its striking Sunburst finish, figured maple body, elegant multi-ply binding, and classic f-holes, the AS-200 offers vintage-inspired looks backed by serious performance. It's an exceptional alternative to the iconic ES-335-style design, with a distinctive Ibanez approach to detail and playability.

What you get is a beautifully figured maple top, with matching back and sides, all of which is complemented by ivory multi-binding.  The solid hard rock maple center block helps control feedback while maintaining the resonance and airy character that make semi-hollow guitars so appealing.  The one-piece mahogany neck delivers a solid, comfortable playing feel, which is topped with a premium 22-fret ebony fingerboard.   For added elegance, it has mother-of-pearl and abalone split-block inlays.

It's not just about looks though - it's the sound that really makes the mark here.  Dual Super 58 humbuckers provide a rich, expressive voice.  You can move effortlessly from warm jazz tones and articulate cleans to punchy blues and overdriven fusion sounds. Individual volume and tone controls allow you to dial in your sound.  The specialized Tri-Sound switch expands the neck pickup's tonal possibilities with series, parallel, and single-coil configurations. This added versatility makes the AS-200 equally capable of delivering thick, rounded humbucker tones and brighter, open sounds.

The Gibraltar II bridge features locking screws designed to keep the bridge securely positioned, providing a stable, dependable setup during string changes and regular playing.

This Ibanez Artist AS-200 brings together exceptional craftsmanship, versatile tones and a sophisticated style.  All of this is what made this model a favorite among discerning players. 

The guitar is in great shape, especially considering that it just turned 40, and comes with the original hardshell case.  Setup to play perfectly by the techs in our shop, it's ready to go.