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AM73B Tobacco Flat 2019 (more images)

The AM73B is an Artcore series hollow body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez for 2008, replacing the AM73. It was originally produced in China, but production moved to Indonesia in 2016.

The AM73B features a smaller, double-cutaway, semi-hollow body design with an arched laminated maple top with ƒ holes on maple back and sides mated to a set-in mahogany neck with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez Artcore humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls, black plastic pickup rings, a Tune-o-matic style bridge with a Quik Change tailpiece, a plastic nut, speed knobs, and Ibanez tuning machines.

Several changes have been made in the AM73B's life cycle. For 2010 the frets were changed from large to medium. For 2011 the speed knobs were replaced with Sure Grip III knobs. For 2014 the Artcore pickups were replaced with Infinity R pickups. For 2015 the pearl dot fretboard inlays were switched to acrylic. For 2019 the maple body construction changed to linden, the mahogany neck was replaced with nyatoh, and the rosewood fretboard was replaced with laurel. For 2020 the fretboard was again changed, this time to walnut, and the bridge was replaced with the new Gibraltar Performer. For 2021 the headstock shape was changed to the "castle" style associated with the Artist series.

The AM73D is a similar model with ivory pickup rings. The AS73 is a related model with a slightly larger body.

The AM73B was discontinued after 2018 in all markets except the US; it was completely discontinued after 2024.

Specifications[]

Related content: AM models | Artcore series |
Specifications for AM73B
Model name: AM73B
Year(s) offered: 2008–2024
Sold in: Americas & Oceania 2008–2009 / Europe 2008–2009 / Japan 2016–2018 / USA
Made in: China (2008–2016) / Indonesia (2016–2024)
Price: MSRP: US$551.10 (2015[1]–2017[2]) • SMAP: US$399.99 (2015[1][2]–2020[3]) / US$449.99 (2023[4])
Finish(es): Black Flat (BKF) 2008–2011 / Jet Blue Burst Flat (JFL) 2014–2015 / Sunburst Red Flat (SRF) 2013 / Tobacco Flat (TF) 2013–2024 / Transparent Red Flat (TRF) 2012
Body
Body type:
Hollow body
Dimensions:
  Length: 448mm / 17⅝"
  Width: 368mm / 14½"
  Depth: 67mm / 2⅝"
Top:
  Material: 2008–2018: Maple (laminated)
                2019–2024: Linden (laminated)
Back/sides:
  Material: 2008–2018: Maple (laminated)
                2019–2024: Linden (laminated)
Neck joint:
Set-in
Bridge:
2008–2019: ART-1
2020–2024: Gibraltar Performer (10.5mm string spacing)
Tailpiece:
Quik Change III
Knob style:
2008–2010: Speed (black)
2011–2024: Sure Grip III (black)
Hardware color:
Chrome
Neck
Neck type:
2008–2016: Artcore
2017–2024: AM Artcore
Neck material:
2008–2018: 1-piece mahogany
2019–2024: 1-piece nyatoh
Scale length:
628mm/ 24¾"
Fingerboard material:
2008–2018: Rosewood
2019: Laurel
2019–2024: Walnut
Fingerboard inlays:
2008–2014: Pearl dot
2015–2024: White dot
Frets:
2008–2009: 22 / large
2010–2024: 22 / medium
Nut:
Ivory plastic (43mm)
Machine heads:
Ibanez die-cast w/ half-moon buttons
String gauge (factory):
.010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
Factory tuning:
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E (E Std.)
Electronics
Pickup configuration:
HH
Bridge pickup:
2008–2013: Ibanez Artcore Humbucker 2 (H)
2014–2024: Ibanez Infinity R bridge (H) passive/ ceramic
Neck pickup:
2008–2013: Ibanez Artcore Humbucker 1 (H)
2014–2024: Ibanez Infinity R neck (H) passive/ ceramic
Controls:
Two volumes / two tones / 3-way toggle pickup selector
Output jack:
¼" mono (side mounted)

Images[]

Other finishes
Black Flat 2010
Jet Blue Burst Flat 2015
Sunburst Red Flat 2013
Tobacco Flat 2021
Transparent Red Flat 2012
Additional details
Front of body (TF finish)
Rear of body (TF finish)
Pickup switching
Controls layout


Sources[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 AM73B product listing, Guitar Center (US retailer), archived August 2015
  2. 2.0 2.1 AM73B product listing, Guitar Center (US retailer), archived December 2017
  3. AM73B product listing, Guitar Center (US retailer), archived November 2020
  4. AM73B product listing, Guitar Center (US retailer), archived May 2023