Buy — Ibanez Artcore

: A smaller, double-cutaway design based on early '80s models, offering the feedback resistance of the AS series in a more manageable size. Sub-Range Quality Tiers

Ibanez categorizes Artcore models based on body design and depth, each suited for different tonal needs:

: A popular entry point (~$500) featuring a maple body and ACH humbuckers for beefy mids. buy ibanez artcore

: Features a solid center block for sustain and feedback control, similar in concept to a Gibson ES-335. Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

: Traditional "jazzers" with a full hollow body (no center block). They offer deep, authentic jazz tones with significant warmth. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. : A smaller, double-cutaway design based on early

: Slightly narrower body than the AF series but with the same depth, providing a rich hollow sound in a more compact frame.

The Ibanez Artcore series is widely recognized as one of the best value-for-money options for hollow and semi-hollow body guitars. Launched in 2002, the series caters to a range of styles from "old-school jazz boxes" to "hybrid semi-hollow rockers". Go to product viewer dialog for this item

: Highly recommended for its versatility across blues, rock, and jazz (~$550).