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{{For|the other models with the same name|AS50 (disambiguation)}}
 
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The '''AS50''' is a hollow body electric guitar model introduced by [[Ibanez]] for [[Portal:1980|1980]]. It was made in Japan by [[FujiGen]].
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The '''AS50''' is a hollow body electric guitar model introduced by [[Ibanez]] for [[Portal:1980|1980]]. It was made in Japan by [[FujiGen]]. It is also referred to as the '''AS-50'''.
   
 
The AS50 features a semi-hollow, double cutaway body which is 15% smaller than the other AS models. It's more similar in size to the [[AM series]] which was introduced in 1982.
  
The AS50 features a semi-hollow, double cutaway body which is 15% smaller than the other AS models. It's more similar in size to the [[AM series]] which was introduced in 1982.
   
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The AS50 has a laminated maple top with ƒ holes and ivory binding on maple back and sides with a hard rock maple center block mated to a set-in birch neck with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with ivory binding and pearl dot position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez Super 58 [[humbucking pickup]]s with chrome covers and individual volume and tone controls, black pickup rings, a Tune-o-matic style Gibraltar II bridge, a Quik Change II tailpiece, a bone nut, a black pickguard, Sure Grip II knobs, and Smooth Tuner machine heads.
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The AS50 has a laminated maple top with ƒ holes and ivory binding on maple back and sides with a hard rock maple center block mated to a set-in birch neck with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with ivory binding and pearl dot position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez V2 [[humbucking pickup]]s with chrome covers and individual volume and tone controls, black pickup rings, a Tune-o-matic style ST bridge, a Quik Change tailpiece, a bone nut, a black pickguard, speed knobs, and VelveTune II machine heads.
   
 
Several changes were introduced for 1982 including a mahogany neck, Ibanez Super 58 pickups and Sure Grip knobs
  
Several changes were introduced for 1982 including a mahogany neck, Ibanez Super 58 pickups and Sure Grip knobs
   
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The [[AS100]] is a related model with a larger body, ebony fretboard and different pickups.
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The [[AS55]] is a similar model with a V2 pickup at the bridge and a Super 58 at the neck. The [[AS100 (1979–1982)|AS100]] is a related model with a larger body, ebony fretboard and different pickups.
   
 
The AS50 was discontinued after 1982. The somewhat similar [[AM50 (1982–1984)]] was introduced in 1982.
  
The AS50 was discontinued after 1982. The somewhat similar [[AM50 (1982–1984)]] was introduced in 1982.
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| year = 1980–1982
  
| year = 1980–1982
 
| area = Europe / USA
  
| area = Europe / USA
 
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| colors = Antique Violin Sunburst (AV) / Cherry (CH) ''1981''
 
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| puneck = ''1980–1981'': Ibanez [[V-2]] ''passive''{{H}}<br/>''1982'': Ibanez [[Super 58]] {{H}} ''passive/ Alnico III''
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| puneck = ''1980–1981'': Ibanez [[V2]] ''passive''{{H}}<br/>''1982'': Ibanez [[Super 58]] {{H}} ''passive/ Alnico III''
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| pubridge = ''1980–1981'': Ibanez [[V-2]] ''passive''{{H}}<br/>''1982'': Ibanez [[Super 58]] {{H}} ''passive/ Alnico III''
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| pubridge = ''1980–1981'': Ibanez [[V2]] ''passive''{{H}}<br/>''1982'': Ibanez [[Super 58]] {{H}} ''passive/ Alnico III''
 
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| HH 3-way toggle.png | Pickup switching
  
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| Controls 2V2T3 1982-AS50-AS100.png| Control layout
  
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== Sources ==
  
== Sources ==
 
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* [[1980 Series catalog#Guitar and bass catalog|1980 Guitar and Bass catalog]] ([[:File:1980 semi-acoustics p2-3.jpg|page 3]])
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* [[1980 catalogs#Guitar catalog (cover says "Semi-acoustics")|1980 Semi-acoustics catalog]] ([[:File:1980 semi-acoustics p2-3.jpg|page 3]])
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* [[1981 Series catalog#Electric guitar & bass catalog (unknown region)|1981 Electric Guitar & Bass catalog]] ([[:File:1981 Jan Ibanez catalog p14-15.jpg|page 14]])
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* [[1981 catalogs#Electric guitar & bass catalog (#1)|1981 catalog]] ([[:File:1981 Jan Ibanez catalog p14-15.jpg|page 14]])
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* [[1982 Series catalog#Full & Semi-acoustic electric guitars|1982 Full & Semi-acoustic electric guitars catalog]] ([[:File:1982 hollow body guitars p4-5.jpg|pages 4–5]])
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* [[1982 catalogs#Full & semi-acoustic guitar catalog|1982 Full & Semi Acoustic Electric Guitars catalog]] ([[:File:1982 hollow body guitars p4-5.jpg|pages 4–5]])
   
 
[[Category:Artist hollow body models]]
  
[[Category:Artist hollow body models]]

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For the other models with the same name, see AS50 (disambiguation).
1980 AS50 AV
AS50 Antique Violin (more images) Red copyright sprite

The AS50 is a hollow body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez for 1980. It was made in Japan by FujiGen. It is also referred to as the AS-50.

The AS50 features a semi-hollow, double cutaway body which is 15% smaller than the other AS models. It's more similar in size to the AM series which was introduced in 1982.

The AS50 has a laminated maple top with ƒ holes and ivory binding on maple back and sides with a hard rock maple center block mated to a set-in birch neck with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with ivory binding and pearl dot position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez V2 humbucking pickups with chrome covers and individual volume and tone controls, black pickup rings, a Tune-o-matic style ST bridge, a Quik Change tailpiece, a bone nut, a black pickguard, speed knobs, and VelveTune II machine heads.

Several changes were introduced for 1982 including a mahogany neck, Ibanez Super 58 pickups and Sure Grip knobs

The AS55 is a similar model with a V2 pickup at the bridge and a Super 58 at the neck. The AS100 is a related model with a larger body, ebony fretboard and different pickups.

The AS50 was discontinued after 1982. The somewhat similar AM50 (1982–1984) was introduced in 1982.

Specifications

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Specifications for AS50 (1980–1982)
Year(s) offered: 1980–1982
Sold in: Europe / USA
Made in: Japan
Finish(es): Antique Violin Sunburst (AV) / Cherry (CH) 1981
Body
Body type:
Hollow body
Top:
  Material: Maple (laminated)
  Binding: Ivory
Back/sides:
  Material: Maple (laminated)
Neck joint:
Set-in
Bridge:
ST
Tailpiece:
Quik Change
Pickguard:
Black bakelite
Knob style:
1980–1981: Speed (2354 TV) gold
1982: Sure Grip gold
Hardware color:
Nichrome
Neck
Neck type:
Artstar AS
Neck material:
1980–1981: 3-piece birch
1982: 1-piece mahogany
Scale length:
628mm/ 24¾"
Fingerboard material:
Rosewood w/ ivory binding
Fingerboard inlays:
Pearl dot
Frets:
22 / medium (VelveTouch edge treatment)
Nut:
Bone (43mm)
Machine heads:
VelveTune II
Electronics/ Strings
Pickup configuration:
HH
Bridge pickup:
1980–1981: Ibanez V2 passive(H)
1982: Ibanez Super 58 (H) passive/ Alnico III
Neck pickup:
1980–1981: Ibanez V2 passive(H)
1982: Ibanez Super 58 (H) passive/ Alnico III
Controls:
Two volumes / two tones / 3-way toggle pickup selector
Output jack:
¼" mono (face mounted)
Factory tuning:
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E (E Std.)
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Additional finishes/ details
1981 AS50 CH
Cherry
HH 3-way toggle
Pickup switching
Controls 2V2T3 1982-AS50-AS100
Control layout

Sources

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