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    Great jazzbox for the price.

    Ibanez AK80Published on 12/11/11 at 10:19
    SPECS
    Neck Material: 3pc Mahogany/ Maple
    Neck Type: Artcore AK set-in
    Body: Spruce top, Flamed Maple back/sides
    Frets: Large frets
    Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
    Inlay: Pearl dot inlay
    Bridge: Rosewood bridge
    NeckPU: ACH1
    BridgePU: ACH2
    HW Color: CH
    Finishes: BS

    AK SERIES BASICS
    Full-hollow construction
    3-piece Mahogany/Maple neck
    AK95 features gold hardware
    Spruce Top/Flamed Maple back and sides
    Large Frets
    ART-W wooden bridge Depth:
    70mm at tail


    NECK DIMENSIONS

    Scale/Length 628mm/24.75"
    a: Width at Nut 43mm
    b: Width Last Fret 56.5mm
    c: Thickness 1st Fret 20mm
    d: Thickness 12th Fret 26.5mm
    Radius 305mm
    PICKUPS
    Bridge Pickup
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    SPECS
    Neck Material: 3pc Mahogany/ Maple
    Neck Type: Artcore AK set-in
    Body: Spruce top, Flamed Maple back/sides
    Frets: Large frets
    Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
    Inlay: Pearl dot inlay
    Bridge: Rosewood bridge
    NeckPU: ACH1
    BridgePU: ACH2
    HW Color: CH
    Finishes: BS

    AK SERIES BASICS
    Full-hollow construction
    3-piece Mahogany/Maple neck
    AK95 features gold hardware
    Spruce Top/Flamed Maple back and sides
    Large Frets
    ART-W wooden bridge Depth:
    70mm at tail


    NECK DIMENSIONS

    Scale/Length 628mm/24.75"
    a: Width at Nut 43mm
    b: Width Last Fret 56.5mm
    c: Thickness 1st Fret 20mm
    d: Thickness 12th Fret 26.5mm
    Radius 305mm
    PICKUPS
    Bridge Pickup
    Name: ACH2
    Model No: ACH2
    Construction: Humbucking
    Magnet: Ceramic
    Description: Bridge version of ACH1.

    Neck Pickup
    Name: ACH1
    Model No: ACH1
    Construction: Humbucking
    Magnet: Ceramic
    Description: Clean sounding with a slight overdrive.


    UTILIZATION

    The AK80 is a nice, low-cost entry into full-hollowbody jazzboxes. It has a very pleasant feel to it, nice balance, and can be set up to be a very playable instrument. With a good, professional-grade setup, this is a joy to play! The build quality is good - the fretwork and hardware are a lot better than the price would indicate. Also, the sunburst finish is quite beautiful up close. Ibanez has put a lot of though into the details of a low-cost instrument, and that is a good sign to me.

    SOUNDS

    I was utterly blown away by this guitar's sound. Acoustically, the tone projects, with a nice attack and light airiness reminiscent of a gypsy jazz guitar. Plugged in, this guitar can get as smoky jazz or brightly rockabilly as desired. The pickups impart a wonderful warmth to the tone, yet it still retains a crystal clarity. For any genre that would do well with a fully hollow guitar, this is a perfect choice, sonically.

    OVERALL OPINION

    This is just a great guitar all the way around. For sitting in with a small combo, hitting the stage with a big band, or just sitting in the corner of a restaurant playing solo jazz pieces, this instrument will do it in stride, and not hurt your wallet while doing so. It's dripping with character, looks great, and feels very nice in your hands. It might even make you play better! Recommended.
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