AM73B

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

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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 (2015–2017) • SMAP: US$399.99 (2015–2020) / US$449.99 (2023) 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)

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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

• 2008 Europe catalog (p. 48)
• AM73B product page, Ibanez USA, archived June 2008
• AM73B product page, Ibanez USA, archived June 2009
• 2011 USA new product catalog (p. 19)
• AM73B product page, Ibanez USA, archived June 2013
• AM73B product page, Ibanez USA, archived June 2015
• 2016 Japan catalog (p. 47)
• AM73B product page, Ibanez USA, archived January 2017
• AM73B product page, Ibanez USA, archived August 2019
• AM73B product page, Ibanez USA, archived January 2020
• AM73B product page, Ibanez USA, archived January 2021
• AM73B product page, Ibanez USA, archived January 2023
• AM73B product page, Ibanez USA, archived January 2024