Ibanez AS113 Artstar Semi‑Hollow Electric Guitar

Classic semi‑hollow warmth with modern playability

The Ibanez AS113 Artstar is a versatile semi‑hollow electric that blends vintage style with contemporary hardware and build quality. Its spruce top paired with flamed maple back and sides gives a bright, lively attack and strong projection, while the Artstar body and neck setup keeps the guitar comfortable for long playing sessions. With dual Super 58 humbuckers, the AS113 delivers classic, balanced tones—smooth and defined for jazz, blues, fusion, or even rock—without sacrificing clarity or sustain. This B‑Stock listing offers a chance to own a premium instrument at a reduced price; cosmetic imperfections are minor and do not affect playability.  There are minor blemishes, but the guitar still functions well.  

Features & Benefits

• Spruce top with flamed maple back and sides: Combines a responsive, articulate top with bright, focused maple for an elegant, dynamic voice and strong projection.
• Artstar semi‑hollow body: Comfortable, balanced body size that works well for fingerstyle, flatpicking, and amplified performance; less bulky than many full‑size hollow guitars.
• Dual Super 58 humbuckers: Moderate‑output pickups known for vintage flavor, rich tone, and excellent note definition—great for classic styles and clean, articulate playing.
• Tri‑sound switch: Expands pickup versatility by giving each humbucker three different sounds, enabling a wider range of tones from a single instrument.
• Premium hardware: Gibraltar Artist bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece for stable tuning, strong sustain, and easy string changes.
• Artstar fret treatment & medium frets: Smooth, precise fret edges and comfortable fretting feel for both chords and intricate lines.
• Elegant aesthetics: Flamed maple, bound ebony fretboard, and high‑quality finish convey a high‑end, stage‑ready look.

Specifications

• Body type: Semi‑hollow Artstar
• Top: Spruce
• Back & sides: Flamed Maple
• Neck: 3‑piece Nyatoh/Maple set‑in
• Fingerboard: Bound Macassar Ebony
• Frets: 22 medium, Artstar fret edge treatment
• Scale length: 628 mm
• Nut: Bone
• Bridge: Gibraltar Artist
• Tailpiece: Quik Change III
• Pickups: Super 58 humbuckers (neck & bridge)
• Controls: Volume, tone, 3‑way switch, Tri‑sound switch
• String gauge: D’Addario EXL140
• Finish and hardware color: Gloss top and back/sides with gold hardware
• Scale & body dimensions: Standard Artstar sizing with comfortable depth and width for all‑around play
• Included: Hardshell case
• Country of origin: Japan/Asian production depending on batch; see listing.

Why it stands out

The AS113 Artstar distinguishes itself by offering a truly classic semi‑hollow voice while keeping modern, stage‑friendly features front and center. Many guitars in this price range compromise on hardware or simplify electronics; the AS113 does not. Super 58 pickups provide rich, vintage‑leaning tone without muddying the attack, and the Tri‑sound switch adds meaningful tonal variation that can cover multiple genres. Meanwhile, construction and hardware—Gibraltar bridge, Quik Change tailpiece, treated frets—support serious playing and longer‑term comfort. Those who want an instrument that feels at home in both studio and live settings, especially for clean to moderately driven tones, will find the AS113 a highly capable, elegant choice that feels more expensive than it is.