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Built for discerning jazz players, the Ibanez Artstar AF115 hollowbody electric guitar delivers a rich, complex voice with the tonal depth archtop players expect. Its full-hollow construction—featuring a spruce top with flamed maple back and sides—produces warm resonance with clear projection and articulate attack. A 3-piece nyatoh/maple neck and Macassar ebony fretboard provide a smooth, responsive playing feel with excellent stability, while Super 58 Custom pickups supply vintage-inspired tone with musical dynamic response. Equally at home onstage or in the studio, the AF115 offers the refinement, clarity and craftsmanship suited to professional jazz performance
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Ibanez Artstar AF115 Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Aged Whiskey Burst item# 1500000469132New
Built for discerning jazz players, the Ibanez Artstar AF115 hollowbody electric guitar delivers a rich, complex voice with the tonal depth archtop players expect. Its full-hollow construction—featuring a spruce top with flamed maple back and sides—produces warm resonance with clear projection and articulate attack. A 3-piece nyatoh/maple neck and Macassar ebony fretboard provide a smooth, responsive playing feel with excellent stability, while Super 58 Custom pickups supply vintage-inspired tone with musical dynamic response. Equally at home onstage or in the studio, the AF115 offers the refinement, clarity and craftsmanship suited to professional jazz performance.
Super 58 Custom Pickups Deliver Classic Jazz Character
The Artstar AF115 is equipped with Super 58 Custom pickups, known for their moderate output and warm, vintage-voiced tone. They capture subtle playing nuances with clarity, supporting expressive chord work and lyrical single-note lines. The result is a responsive, musical sound that fits naturally within jazz and blues settings.
Macassar Ebony Fretboard Supports Smooth, Precise Playability
The Macassar ebony fretboard offers a fast, articulate feel with tight lows, clear mids and quick attack. Medium frets and Ibanez Artstar fret edge treatment help ensure accurate intonation and comfortable movement across the neck, supporting fluid improvisation and extended playing sessions.
Full-Hollow Construction Provides Warm, Resonant Tone
The AF115’s full-hollowbody design eliminates internal sound blocks, allowing the instrument to resonate freely. The spruce top contributes responsive warmth, while the flamed maple back and sides add definition and tonal balance—producing the rounded, complex character prized in traditional jazz guitars.
Premium Components Offer Stability and Long-Term Reliability
A 3-piece nyatoh/maple neck delivers structural stability and strong resonance, while the bone nut and VT14 tailpiece support tuning consistency and sustain. A hardshell case is included for secure protection during transport and performance travel.
Artstar AF115 Supports Refined Jazz Performance
The Ibanez Artstar AF115 hollowbody electric guitar is a strong fit for players who value classic jazz tone, smooth playability and premium craftsmanship. With its full-hollow construction, Super 58 pickups and thoughtfully selected materials, it delivers the tonal richness and responsiveness needed for expressive professional work.
Features:
Full-hollow Artstar design delivers warm, resonant jazz-focused tone
3-piece nyatoh/maple neck provides strong resonance and structural stability
Macassar ebony fretboard offers quick attack and smooth expressive feel
Medium frets with Artstar edge treatment support precise note articulation
Spruce top enhances tonal clarity and responsive dynamic range
Flamed maple back and sides add definition, brightness and projection
Super 58 Custom pickups deliver classic, vintage-voiced jazz character
VT14 tailpiece supports tuning consistency and sustained musical tone
Rosewood bridge transfers vibration for warm, natural resonance
Hardshell case included for secure protection on the road or in storage
Specifications:
General
Product type: 6-string electric guitar
Series: Artstar
Model number: AF115AWB
Body
Body construction: Full-hollowbody
Top wood: Spruce
Body wood: Flamed maple (back and sides)
Body finish: Gloss polyurethane
Neck
Neck construction: Set-in
Neck profile: AF Artstar
Neck wood: 3-piece nyatoh/maple
Scale length: 24.7\"
Fingerboard
Material: Macassar ebony
Number of frets: 20
Frets: Medium
Electronics
Configuration: HH
Neck pickup: Super 58 humbucker
Bridge pickup: Super 58 humbucker
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone
Switching: 3-way selector
Hardware
Bridge type: Rosewood bridge
Hardware finish: Gold
Other
Number of strings: 6
Strings: .011–.050
Case: Hardshell case included
Country of origin: Indonesia
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