The Perfect Crossover Guitar
If you’ve always played a solidbody electric, then adjusting to the
ergonomics of a full-sized semi-hollowbody can be challenging. That’s
why Ibanez created the AS2000. One of the smallest guitars in the Artstar line,
the AS2000 showcases all the traits that one looks for in a
semi-hollow; meanwhile, it boasts the comfort of a solidbody. The
vintage tone has a healthy amount of warmth with a clean attack and
enough sustain to rival your bass player. The body is made with figured
anigre for a resonant timbre and good looks, and there are classic
sounds to explore, thanks to Super 58 humbucking pickups. A tune-o-matic bridge and stop tailpiece provides excellent tuning stability. Finally, your fingers
will appreciate the silky-smooth ebony fingerboard and generous carve of
the 3-piece mahogany/maple neck. What’s more to say? Grab an AS2000 and experience the magic for yourself.
Super 58 pickups lend a pure, vintage tone
The Artstar AS2000 has a vintage voice, courtesy of the two Super 58
humbuckers. The Alnico III magnets and winding technique yield a
vintage-style sound that sounds like the semi-hollows of yore. And for
an extra helping of sustain, the pickups are mounted directly in the
center block. Equipped with a Tri-sound switch to unlock three different pickup
“voices," the Super 58 humbuckers can be used in series, parallel, and
single-coil operation.
Sounds great and fights feedback
The figured anigre top, back, and sides of the AS2000 grab the eye
instantly. But this guitar isn’t just a beauty. The semi-hollow body has
a thick sound block that resists any tendency toward feedback. While
most semi-hollows absolutely wail at higher volumes, it’s easy to keep
the AS2000 smooth and velvety at high volumes. Plus, to provide the
definition you need, Ibanez uses a bone nut. Combined with two Super 58
humbucking pickups, the AS2000 will dial in an expressive, rich tone.
Silky-smooth playing experience
When you take your AS2000 for your first test drive, you’ll be
astonished by its neck. This
oil-finished 3-piece neck is in a league of its own. The AM Artstar neck
carve leaves just enough wood between your fingers for an old-school
feel with performance fit for a new-school axe. The neck doesn’t just
feel like silk to play; it’s strong, too. The neck’s maple ply is
treated with Ibanez’s S-Tech wood-roasting technique to relieve weight
and increase stability in the same process. Take it from us: the Ibanez
Artstar AS2000's silky action and stability will impress you for years
and years to come.