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Entries in the Ibanez Artcore Expressionist series are crafted around a shared passion for jazz-inspired sonics that honors Ibanez’s historic role in shaping many funk, jazz, and soul records from the 1970s and onward. This heritage was cemented when the instruments wound up in the hands of the legendary George Benson. The Artcore Expressionist AS93BC continues this formidable legacy, supplying modern musicians with the sound-crafting tools needed to explore the outermost reaches of robust, vibrant, and detailed tones. Jazz and funk guitarists at Sweetwater can’t get enough of the AS93BC’s indelible sonic character, owing to its quartet of premium tonewoods ? linden, nyatoh, maple, and Macassar ebony ? and dual Super 58 humbuckers. An iconic silhouette is matched with eye-catching binding and a dazzling, visible wood grain, ensuring form and function are in perfect harmony for top-notch aesthetics.





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Masterful assembly and solid sonic foundations





While we could debate endlessly over the merits of tonewood qualities with electric guitars (and trust us, it happens here all the time), semi-hollowbody guitars are unique in the way their natural acoustic properties intersect with their electronics. For the AS93BC, luthiers at Ibanez spared no effort in constructing this Artcore Expressionist guitar with the necessary tonewoods for a solid sonic foundation and classic semi-hollowbody sound. Its linden top is ivory-bound to bocote back and sides, resulting in sonorous basses, ample projection, and an impressive range of mid-frequency hues. Its 3-piece maple neck comprises both nyatoh and maple, imbuing tones with warmth, brightness, and clarity throughout the spectrum. Up top, a Macassar ebony fingerboard completes the tonewood quartet, supplying your sound with superlative sustain and fantastic clarity in every register.





Serial 21PW24010462


Serial 21PW24010462


Super 58 pickups balance electric excellence and acoustic resonance





Early hollowbody and semi-hollowbody electric guitars had a wonderfully expressive tone that came with serious hum issues. That’s why Ibanez developed their Super 58 pickups, arming the AS93BC with one in the bridge and neck positions. These special humbuckers preserve your AS93BC’s bite but ditch the 60Hz hum and other noise. Furthermore, Super 58 humbuckers give the AS93BC a unique sonic character that supplements the vintage-inspired sound with a modern flexibility that won’t compromise its heritage-honoring character. With dedicated Volume and Tone controls for each pickup, alongside a 3-way toggle, you’re set up for versatile tone crafting that’s painlessly tailored to your style.





Effortless playability and historic style





Like many of its series siblings, the Artcore Expressionist AS93BC was designed with an AS Expressionist neck profile, crafted to accommodate thumb-under and thumb-over players with comfort as they explore the full scope of its 12-inch fingerboard radius and 22-fret array. Its set-in design bolsters the resonant qualities of its semi-hollowbody construction and center block, ensuring the sum of its tonal qualities is in perfect harmony as you play. Moreover, its 3-piece maple and nyatoh assembly isn’t just for enriching tonal depth, but increases the dimensional stability of the neck for exceptional resilience to twisting and warping.





Serial 21PW24010462


Ibanez Artcore Expressionist AS93BC Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


Semi-hollowbody design pays homage to classic blue, funk, jazz, and soul styles, with modern appointments for flexible stage and studio performances


AS Expressionist neck profile accommodates numerous playing styles with comfort and ease


Linden top and bocote back and sides mean deep basses, detailed mids, and ample projection


Macassar ebony fingerboard elicits tremendous sustain with note-separating clarity throughout the spectrum


Dual Super 58 humbucking pickups capture sweet electric tone and acoustic resonance with no hum


Comfortable 3-piece nyatoh/maple Expressionist neck is easy to play and gives you convenient access to the upper frets while increasing resilience to twisting and warping