When the smoke had cleared in 2002, players, music store owners and the music industry press were stunned by the debut of the beautiful yet affordable Artcores. And in 2005, when Ibanez lifted the curtain on the exquisite Artcore Customs, shock turned to disbelief. How could such fine instruments be produced at such approachable prices?

The looks, the sound, and the construction that rival jazz boxes of many times the price. AF models offer traditional full-hollow construction. The acclaimed comfort of Ibanez Artcore Custom’s strong and stable 5pc maple/walnut necks is the result of extra neck treatments and finishing. Wood control knobs and wood tailpieces enhance the exquisite appearance of the Artcore Custom line-up. Deluxe hardshell case included.

MPN: AR105SMEE
UPC: 606559533886

- Exotic Explorer Finish

- Spalted Maple top

- Spalted Maple sides and back

- Artcore Custom set-in neck

- 5 piece Maple Walnut neck

- 22 medium frets

- Bound Rosewood finger-board

- Artcore Custom inlay

- ART1 bridge

- Gold hardware

- IBZ Custom 58 humbacker neck pickup

- IBZ Custom 58 humbacker bridge pickup

- INCLUDES DELUXE HARDSHELL CASE