The Ibanez AS73G-PBM is a semi-hollow Artcore electric guitar designed for players who want a broader, more resonant feel than a typical solid-body guitar. Its elegant Prussian Blue Metallic finish and gold hardware give the instrument a distinctive appearance, while two humbuckers and a familiar set-in-neck design make it versatile for jazz, blues, soulful pop and classic rock.
Semi-hollow character for warm chords and leads
The semi-hollow AS body offers a comfortable playing experience with an airy acoustic character alongside the sustain and amplified control of a centre-block-style instrument. It works well for chord accompaniment, blues bends and expressive single-note lines. Compared with a fully hollow jazz box, the semi-hollow design can be easier to control as gain increases, although the final feedback behaviour depends on volume, amplifier position and room acoustics.
Artcore neck and traditional fingerboard layout
The set-in Artcore neck supports a familiar 24.7-inch scale and a 22-fret fingerboard. Block position inlays complement the guitar’s traditional appearance, while medium frets provide a smooth and controlled feel for chords and bends. The AS series is a useful choice for players moving from a solid-body electric who want a fuller body but don’t require a very large traditional hollow-body instrument.
Classic Elite humbuckers and flexible tones
Two passive Classic Elite humbuckers give the guitar a rounded, balanced response suited to clean jazz phrasing and warmer overdriven styles. The pickup selector and individual controls let players blend or emphasise each pickup according to the arrangement. A clean amplifier with moderate EQ is a good place to start; increasing gain gradually can reveal the guitar’s blues and rock capabilities while helping avoid unnecessary feedback.
Bridge, tailpiece and visual details
The Gibraltar Performer bridge supports adjustable intonation, and the Quik Change III tailpiece helps with string replacement. Gold-coloured hardware contributes to the sophisticated Prussian Blue Metallic look. Ibanez has produced AS73G variants with specification changes across markets and years, so the exact wood species should be verified for the individual guitar supplied rather than copied from an unrelated finish or generation.
Who should choose the AS73G-PBM?
It suits players seeking an approachable semi-hollow instrument for expressive clean and driven music. Barbad Musical Instruments can help with suitable strings, cases and amplifiers for use in the UAE.
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