Ibanez AF195 AV

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Ibanez AF195 AV
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Manufacturer Ibanez Guitars
PeriodOnly built 2004
Construction
Body typeHollow
Neck jointSet
Woods
BodyLaminated flamed maple top, maple sides and back
Neck3 piece mahogany/maple/mahogany
Fretboard Rosewood with abalone and mother-of-pearl block inlays, 22 semi-jumbo frets
Hardware
BridgeFloating compensated rosewood bridge, height adjustable
Pickup(s) 2 Ibanez humbucker pickups: Super 58 Neck and Super 58 Bridge (Japanese made)
Colors available
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Ibanez Artcore United AF195 AV is a hollow body electric guitar manufactured by Ibanez that was introduced as part of their Artcore United series in 2004. [1] The Artcore United models were positioned by Ibanez in between the Japanese built Prestige models (George Benson GB10 etc.) and the Chinese made Artcore series. To achieve the higher quality while keeping the price in control a rather complex production chain was set up:

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The unfinished bodies were same as used in the Artcore series, produced in an Ibanez Chinese factory.

At the Japanese Ibanez Fujigen factory the Artcore United guitars were assembled. The Japanese produced 3 piece necks and hardware were fitted and the guitars were finished.

In the USA Ibanez facilities in Bensalem, Pennsylvania and Idaho Falls, Idaho, the AF 195 series were inspected and set-up by Ibanez USA quality control. It only states "Made in Japan" on the Artcore United guitars.

The list price was USD1329.99 (the optional case AF200C was listed at USD169.99).

Specification

Artists

Ibanez used Eric Krasno (Soullive) in the marketing of the Artcore United series.

From the Ibanez 2004 catalogue

At the apex of Ibanez full and semi-acoustic guitars are the Prestige Benson, Metheny and Scofield models. At the base are the fantastically popular Artcores. In the center are the new Ibanez Artcore United guitars. Artcore United full and semi acoustic guitars feature resonant Artcore bodies enhanced by flawless Japanese craftsmanship, finishing and the crowning touch of Japanese Ibanez necks with their famous playability. With Prestige artist models, the affordable Artcore and now the new Artcore United, Ibanez truly has Boxes For All

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References

  1. Cleveland, Barry (7 Jul 2004). "Ibanez Artcore united AS193AV and AF195AV". Guitar Player. Vol. 38, no. 7. Future US, Inc. Retrieved 15 October 2022.