Ibanez AM53-SRF Artcore Reviews

a very solid hollow body

I've been through a few hollow body electrics and this one has done me well, at first I didnt know how to make it sound 'right' but in time I learned the ins and outs of the system, got that warm, jazzy tone I was looking for and just been enjoying that for years since I purchased this.

pros: -Very warm sound, possibly too warm at higher volume settings

-the higher fretboard is very accessible, along with the bridge config makes those bluesy string bends real smooth.

-Sounds very pretty unplugged.

cons: -can feel a bit heavy and bulky in the lap, usually requies a strap to prevent slip-off

-action tends to reset to a little higher than I'd prefer after a few months but is easy to fix (time consuming to let it 'set)

-nut can let some buzzy overtones through if you're doing jazzy chords beyond the 4th or 5th fret, needs something under the strings to muffle it for acoustic play.

gorgeous guitar

this is my first guitar. I wanted a semi acoustic, and bought it just because i liked the shape and the colour, and it was cool. Every time i come back home, i see this beauty, and i can start playing even without turning on the amp. I've been playing for almost 1 year every day since i got it.

Few cons- pin strap screw sometimes unscrews when im using a tight guitar belt.

The cable jack to guitar also sometimes becomes a bit loose. I just tighten it once a month.

Never had any other issues

ibanez

Nice guitar, tidy size and light weight. Great for practice without amp.