Ibanez AS93 [2013-2017]

Excellent violin flawlessly manufactured in China. The junction body / neck is nickel. The cream bindings are very well adjusted. The varnish is applied very well. The gold hardware adds a classy touch to the whole. The bridge is kind of tune-o-matic own Ibanez (ART-1 Bridge + Quick Change III tailpiece). The 22-fret neck is a brand standard for this class of guitar with a radius 305mmR. Two humbuckers Super 58 Custom. Two volume, two tone and a 3-position switch. The pickups are not simple and split. Mechanical oil bath have a dress code that agreement.

UTILIZATION

The mahogany set neck with rosewood fretboard is not too thick. It has a profile in c very comfortable and varnish does not catch. The hollow body guitar with central beam is well balanced and not too heavy. Access to the latest cases is easy unless you have pipes in place of fingers. With two microphones each with volume and tone plus a 3-position switch is easily obtained a beautiful sound palette. The sustain is very good and the feedback is good content (unless it sticks to the amp rather than the guitar!)

SOUNDS

Neck pickup and playing with the tone knob, it goes from jazz to blues, the center position (2 pickups together) you have access to pop-rock sound and can provide beautiful funky casseroles. In the bridge position, it takes off, it's very rock and with a good distortion harmonic whistle alone. Whether clean or saturated sends wood. I plugged in an old Peavey Backstage 1981 with some effects between 2 A little drive and delay and Rock & Roll my chicken! I do not hate anything about this guitar. Rather, even unplugged it sounds! Less is more! But with a little drive ..... wow!

OVERALL OPINION

This is a beautiful guitar. The whole body is flamed maple and violin sunburst color is very flattering. Ibanez has reviewed this model by removing pins rectangular button abalone and replacing them with imitation rectangles "pearl." The facelift does not stop there because the Japanese brand has swapped the pickups and ACH1 ACH2 for Super 58 Custom (which are close to Gibson 57 classic). With such a violin and this upmarket sound is all the better. And in addition, they have added a pickguard, so as not to damage the beautiful flamed maple top. I was looking for a long time already Hollowbody alternative to my Godin Session and my Ibanez SB70. I had already tested Ibanez including it in a chain store in W. balances July and sympathy sellers store I decided to take the plunge to purchase this beautiful copy of Gibson ES 335 an unbeatable price. But even at full price (520 euros) it's a bargain. But this is only 4 months that flirts together is why I put him 10/10. I think the fine should be aired again and I am sure she will improve with time.