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| series = Artcore series
 
| series = Artcore series
 
| subseries =
 
| subseries =
| year = 2011–2021
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| year = 2011–2022
 
| area = {{Worldwide minus Japan}}
 
| area = {{Worldwide minus Japan}}
 
| made = China
 
| made = China
 
| madeyrs = 2011–2018
 
| madeyrs = 2011–2018
 
| made2 = Indonesia
 
| made2 = Indonesia
| made2yrs = 2016–2021
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| made2yrs = 2016–2022
| colors = Tobacco Flat (TF) ''2013–2021'' / Transparent Black Flat (TKF) / Transparent Blue Flat (TBF) ''2018–2021'' / Transparent Red Flat (TRF) / Sunburst Red Flat (SRF) ''2022''
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| colors = Tobacco Flat (TF) ''2013–2022'' / Transparent Black Flat (TKF) / Transparent Blue Flat (TBF) ''2018–2021'' / Transparent Red Flat (TRF) / Sunburst Red Flat (SRF) ''2022''
 
| bodytype = Hollow body
 
| bodytype = Hollow body
 
| bodysize =
 
| bodysize =
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| backinlay =
 
| backinlay =
 
| bodybinding = Ivory
 
| bodybinding = Ivory
| matneck = ''2002–2018'': {{1pmah}}<br/>''2019–2021'': {{1pn}}
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| matneck = ''2002–2018'': {{1pmah}}<br/>''2019–2022'': {{1pn}}
| matfb = ''2002–2017'': Rosewood w/ ivory binding<br/>''2018'': Rosewood or treated New Zealand pine w/ ivory binding<br/>''2019'': Laurel w/ ivory binding<br/>''2020–2021'': Walnut w/ ivory binding
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| matfb = ''2002–2017'': Rosewood w/ ivory binding<br/>''2018'': Rosewood or treated New Zealand pine w/ ivory binding<br/>''2019'': Laurel w/ ivory binding<br/>''2020–2022'': Walnut w/ ivory binding
 
| nj = [[Set-in]]
 
| nj = [[Set-in]]
| neck = ''2002–2016'': [[Artcore (neck type)|Artcore]]<br/>''2017–2021'': [[AS Artcore (neck type)|AS Artcore]]
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| neck = ''2002–2016'': [[Artcore (neck type)|Artcore]]<br/>''2017–2022'': [[AS Artcore (neck type)|AS Artcore]]
 
| scale = {{24.75}}
 
| scale = {{24.75}}
 
| nut = Ivory plastic
 
| nut = Ivory plastic
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| fretsize = medium
 
| fretsize = medium
 
| fretedge =
 
| fretedge =
| bridge = ''2011–2019'': [[ART-ST]]<br/>''2020–2021'': [[Gibraltar Performer]]
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| bridge = ''2011–2019'': [[ART-ST]]<br/>''2020–2022'': [[Gibraltar Performer]]
 
| tailpiece = [[ART-ST tailpiece|ART-ST]] a.k.a. "Full Tune III"
 
| tailpiece = [[ART-ST tailpiece|ART-ST]] a.k.a. "Full Tune III"
 
| hw = Chrome
 
| hw = Chrome
 
| pucon = HH
 
| pucon = HH
| puneck = ''2011–2014'': Ibanez [[ACH1-ST]] {{H}}<br/>''2014–2021'': Ibanez [[Infinity R]] neck {{H}} ''passive/ ceramic''
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| puneck = ''2011–2014'': Ibanez [[ACH1-ST]] {{H}}<br/>''2014–2022'': Ibanez [[Infinity R]] neck {{H}} ''passive/ ceramic''
| pubridge = ''2011–2014'': Ibanez [[ACH2-ST]] {{H}}<br/>''2014–2021'': Ibanez [[Infinity R]] bridge {{H}} ''passive/ ceramic''
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| pubridge = ''2011–2014'': Ibanez [[ACH2-ST]] {{H}}<br/>''2014–2022'': Ibanez [[Infinity R]] bridge {{H}} ''passive/ ceramic''
 
| control = {{VT3}}
 
| control = {{VT3}}
 
| output = {{Mono}} (side mounted)
 
| output = {{Mono}} (side mounted)
| inlay = ''2002–2014'': Pearl dot<br/>''2015–2021'': White dot
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| inlay = ''2002–2014'': Pearl dot<br/>''2015–2022'': White dot
 
| tuners = Ibanez die-cast
 
| tuners = Ibanez die-cast
 
| tuning = {{EStd}}
 
| tuning = {{EStd}}
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{{Imagegallery
 
{{Imagegallery
 
| models
 
| models
| title = Additional finishes/ details
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| title = Additional finishes
 
| AS53 SRF 5B (2022).png | Sunburst Red Flat
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| 2019 AS53 TF 5B 03.png | Tobacco Flat
 
| 2019 AS53 TKF 5B 03.png | Transparent Black Flat
 
| 2019 AS53 TKF 5B 03.png | Transparent Black Flat
 
| 2019 AS53 TBF 5B 03.png | Transparent Blue Flat
 
| 2019 AS53 TBF 5B 03.png | Transparent Blue Flat
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}}
| 2019 AS53 TF 5B 03.png | Tobacco Flat
 
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{{Imagegallery
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| models
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| title = Additional details
 
| HH 3-way toggle.png | Pickup switching
 
| HH 3-way toggle.png | Pickup switching
 
| Controls VT3 ARZ.png | Controls layout
 
| Controls VT3 ARZ.png | Controls layout
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20200115173622/https://www.ibanez.com/eu/products/detail/as53_5b_04.html AS53 product page], Ibanez Europe, archived January 2020
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20200115173622/https://www.ibanez.com/eu/products/detail/as53_5b_04.html AS53 product page], Ibanez Europe, archived January 2020
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20210115180228/http://www.ibanez.com/cn/products/detail/as53_5b_04.html AS53 product page], Ibanez China, archived January 2021
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20210115180228/http://www.ibanez.com/cn/products/detail/as53_5b_04.html AS53 product page], Ibanez China, archived January 2021
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* [https://www.ibanez.com/eu/products/detail/as53_5b_05.html AS53 product page], Ibanez Europe / January 2022
   
 
[[Category:Artcore models]]
 
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[[Category:2022 models]]
 
[[Category:2022 models]]
 
[[Category:2022 catalogs]]
 
[[Category:2022 catalogs]]
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[[Category:New finish in 2022]]

Revision as of 11:45, 19 January 2022

2019 AS53 TRF 5B 03
AS53 Transparent Red Flat (more images) Red copyright sprite

The AS53 is an Artcore series hollow body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in mid 2011. It was originally produced in China; production began in Indonesia in 2016; Chinese production ceased in 2018.

The AS53 features a double-cutaway, semi-hollow body design with an arched laminated sapele top with ƒ holes and ivory binding on sapele back and sides mated to a set-in mahogany neck with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with ivory binding and pearl dot position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez Artcore humbucking pickups, a Tune-o-matic style bridge with separate tailpiece, a plastic nut, speed knobs, and Ibanez tuning machines.

Several changes have been made in the AS53's life cycle. Mid-year 2014 the Artcore pickups were replaced with Infinity R pickups and the pearl dot fretboard inlays were switched to acrylic. For 2018 the rosewood fretboard was replaced in some markets with treated New Zealand pine. For 2019 the mahogany neck was replaced with nyatoh, and the 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.

The AS53L is a left-handed version. The AS63 is a similar model with a white pearloid pickguard. The AM53 is a related model with a slightly smaller body.

Specifications

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Specifications for AS53
Model name: AS53
Year(s) offered: 2011–2022
Sold in: Americas & Oceania / Asia & Africa / China / Europe / USA
Made in: China (2011–2018) / Indonesia (2016–2022)
Finish(es): Tobacco Flat (TF) 2013–2022 / Transparent Black Flat (TKF) / Transparent Blue Flat (TBF) 2018–2021 / Transparent Red Flat (TRF) / Sunburst Red Flat (SRF) 2022
Body
Body type:
Hollow body
Dimensions:
  Length: 489mm / 19¼"
  Width: 400mm / 15¾"
  Depth: 67mm / 2⅝"
Top:
  Material: Sapele (laminated)
  Binding: Ivory
Back/sides:
  Material: Sapele (laminated)
Neck joint:
Set-in
Bridge:
2011–2019: ART-ST
2020–2022: Gibraltar Performer
Tailpiece:
ART-ST a.k.a. "Full Tune III"
Knob style:
Speed (black)
Hardware color:
Chrome
Neck
Neck type:
2002–2016: Artcore
2017–2022: AS Artcore
Neck material:
2002–2018: 1-piece mahogany
2019–2022: 1-piece nyatoh
Scale length:
628mm/ 24¾"
Fingerboard material:
2002–2017: Rosewood w/ ivory binding
2018: Rosewood or treated New Zealand pine w/ ivory binding
2019: Laurel w/ ivory binding
2020–2022: Walnut w/ ivory binding
Fingerboard inlays:
2002–2014: Pearl dot
2015–2022: White dot
Frets:
22 / medium
Nut:
Ivory plastic (43mm)
Machine heads:
Ibanez die-cast
Electronics/ Strings
Pickup configuration:
HH
Bridge pickup:
2011–2014: Ibanez ACH2-ST (H)
2014–2022: Ibanez Infinity R bridge (H) passive/ ceramic
Neck pickup:
2011–2014: Ibanez ACH1-ST (H)
2014–2022: Ibanez Infinity R neck (H) passive/ ceramic
Controls:
Master volume / master tone / 3-way toggle pickup selector
Output jack:
¼" mono (side mounted)
String gauge (factory):
.010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
Factory tuning:
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E (E Std.)

Images

Additional finishes
AS53 SRF 5B (2022)
Sunburst Red Flat
2019 AS53 TF 5B 03
Tobacco Flat
2019 AS53 TKF 5B 03
Transparent Black Flat
2019 AS53 TBF 5B 03
Transparent Blue Flat
Additional details
HH 3-way toggle
Pickup switching
Controls VT3 ARZ
Controls layout

Sources