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For the earlier model with the same name, see AS73G (2006).
AS73G Black Flat (more images)

The AS73G is an Artcore series hollow body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 2016. It was initially produced in China, but in 2017 production began in Indonesia; Chinese production ceased in 2018.

The AS73G features a double-cutaway, semi-hollow body design constucted of an arched laminated maple top with ƒ holes and ivory multi-binding on maple sides and back. The set-in mahogany neck has a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with ivory binding and acrylic block position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez Classic Elite humbucking pickups with gold covers and individual volume and tone controls, a Tune-o-matic style bridge with a Quik Change tailpiece, a plastic nut, a tortoise shell pickguard, Sure Grip knobs, and Ibanez tuning machines.

For 2018 the rosewood fretboard was replaced in some markets with treated New Zealand pine. 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 2025 the fretboard material was changed back to rosewood.

The AS73 is a similar model with chrome hardware.

Specifications[]

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Specifications for AS73G
Model name: AS73G (2016–2025)
Year(s) offered: 2016–2025
Sold in: Americas & Oceania / Asia & Africa / China / Europe / Japan / USA
Made in: China (2016–2018) / Indonesia (2017–2025)
Price: MSRP: US$619.99 (2017)[1] / ¥ 77,000 (2021)[2] / ¥ 80,000 (2022[3]–2023[4]) / US$688.88 (2022[5]–2025[6]) / 579 (2024[7]) / ¥ 90,000 (2024[8]–2025[9]) • SMAP: US$499.99 (2022[5]–2025[6])
Finish(es): Black Flat (BKF) 2017–2025 / Ivory (IV) 2018–2019 / Metallic Purple Flat (MPF) 2019–2025 / Mint Blue 2018–2020 / Moonstone Silver Flat (MSF) 2025 / Natural (NT) 2016–2018 / Rose Gold Metallic Flat (RGF) 2020–2024 / Prussian Blue Metallic (PBM) 2022–2025; USA/Canada & Japan only after 2024
Body
Body type:
Hollow body
Dimensions:
  Length: 489mm / 19¼"
  Width: 400mm / 15¾"
  Depth: 67mm / 2⅝" (43mm / 1.69" at tail)
Top:
  Material: 2016–2018: Maple (laminated)
                2019–2025: Linden (laminated)
  Binding: Ivory multi-ply
Back/sides:
  Material: 2016–2018: Maple (laminated)
                2019–2025: Linden (laminated)
Neck joint:
Set-in
Bridge:
2016–2019: ART-1
2020–2025: Gibraltar Performer (10.5mm string spacing)
Tailpiece:
Quik Change III
Pickguard:
Tortoise shell on bakelite
Knob style:
Sure Grip III
Hardware color:
Gold
Neck
Neck type:
2016: Artcore
2017–2025: AS Artcore
Neck material:
2016–2018: 1-piece mahogany
2019–2025: 1-piece nyatoh
Scale length:
628mm/ 24¾"
Fingerboard material:
2016–2017: Rosewood w/ ivory binding
2018: Rosewood or treated New Zealand pine w/ ivory binding
2019: Laurel w/ ivory binding
2020–2024: Walnut w/ ivory binding
2025: Rosewood w/ ivory binding
Fingerboard inlays:
Acrylic block
Frets:
22 / medium
Nut:
Ivory plastic (43mm)
Machine heads:
Ibanez die-cast w/ half-moon buttons
String gauge (factory):
2016–2024: .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
2025: .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052 (D'Addario EXL140 roundwound)
Factory tuning:
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E (E Std.)
Electronics
Pickup configuration:
HH
Bridge pickup:
Ibanez Classic Elite bridge (H)
Neck pickup:
Ibanez Classic Elite neck (H)
Controls:
Two volumes / two tones / 3-way toggle pickup selector
Output jack:
¼" mono (side mounted)

Images[]

Other available finishes
Ivory
Metallic Purple Flat
Mint Blue
Moonstone Silver Flat
Natural
Prussian Blue Metallic
Rose Gold Metallic Flat
Additional details
Front of body (RGF finish)
Rear of body (BKF finish)
Pickup switching
Controls layout

Sources[]

  1. 2017 USA new product book (p. 19)
  2. AS73G product page, Ibanez Japan, archived January 2021
  3. AS73G product page, Ibanez Japan, archived June 2022
  4. AS73G product page, Ibanez Japan, archived January 2023
  5. 5.0 5.1 2022 USA catalog (p. 65)
  6. 6.0 6.1 AS73G-MPF product listing, Adorama (US retailer), archived February 2025
  7. 2024 Europe catalog (p. 67)
  8. AS73G product page, Ibanez Japan, archived January 2024
  9. AS73G product page, Ibanez Japan, archived February 2025