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Description

When it comes to delivering rich, warm tones and exceptional playability, the Ibanez Artist AS-200 stands out in the world of semi-hollowbody electric guitars. A cornerstone in the Ibanez lineup, the AS-200 is cherished by both professional and aspiring musicians for its versatility and craftsmanship. This guitar is equipped with a set double-cutaway body, allowing for improved upper fret access and comfort during extended play sessions.

The AS-200 features a Tri-Sound switch, giving players the flexibility to shape their sound with ease. This switch allows the humbuckers to be used in series, parallel, or single-coil modes, making it a favorite among jazz, blues, and rock guitarists alike. The guitar’s Super 58 custom pickups are known for their smooth tone and dynamic response, providing an articulate sound that can handle anything from subtle jazz licks to powerful rock riffs.

The Ibanez Artist AS-200 is built with a flamed maple top, back, and sides, ensuring a visually stunning appearance alongside its excellent resonance and sustain. Its 3-piece mahogany/maple neck and ebony fingerboard offer superb playability and durability, making it a reliable choice for any performance setting. Whether you're recording in the studio or performing on stage, the AS-200 delivers a consistently great performance.

Key Features:

  • Semi-hollowbody design for enhanced tonal warmth and resonance
  • Flamed maple top, back, and sides
  • Tri-Sound switch for versatile sound shaping
  • Super 58 custom pickups for a smooth, dynamic response
  • 3-piece mahogany/maple neck with an ebony fingerboard for exceptional playability
  • Set double-cutaway body for improved fret access
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SHOGUN SHOWDOWN | Ibanez AS200 vs Yamaha SA2200

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SHOGUN SHOWDOWN | Ibanez AS200 vs Yamaha SA2200

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1979 Ibanez AS-200, Part1

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2015 Ibanez AS-200

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my Ibanez AS200 from 1982 compared to my AS200 from 1986

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Wolfgang Pointner

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Ibanez AS-200, Part1

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1982 Ibanez AS-200

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1980 Ibanez AS-200

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Ibanez Artist AS-200 from 1987 presented by Tobias Hoffmann & Vintage Guitar Oldenburg

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Vintage Guitar Oldenburg

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chris_hare

Not just a 335 clone, but a great guitar with it's own sound

Mine is a 1990, made at the Hoshino factory. Great and versatile guitar. Neck pickup has a switch that changes the pickup to series/parallel/single coil. I play mine with flat wound strings and the guitar really feels like an extension of my body. I've thought about selling it for a custom shop 335, but I've never found a 335 that's better than my AS200.

jimmarchi1

I am so fond of the MIJ semis by Ibanez, Yamaha, Greco and Tokai... damn the Japanese were outshining Gibson up until the Memphis shop opened....

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See how John Scofield uses Ibanez Artist AS-200

John Scofield

Guitarist, Composer

Medeski Martin & Wood

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Normally, John Scofield plays an Ibanez AS-200, but in this Premier Guitar video, Scofield’s guitar doesn’t make an appearance. At 0:31, Scofield says, “We flew from New York via Chicago and my Ibanez AS 200 is in transit. It's not here yet. It's not lost. It's OK. But it's not here at the gig yet.”

See how David Davidson uses Ibanez Artist AS-200

David Davidson

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Revocation

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In this post dave shows off his ibanez as200. He states that it is the first semi hollow he ever owned

See how Eric Krasno uses Ibanez Artist AS-200

Eric Krasno

Guitarist

Lettuce

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Eric Krasno mentions using the Ibanez Artist AS-200 in an interview featured on Guitarmessenger, as shown in the accompanying user-uploaded photo.

See how Friðrik Karlsson uses Ibanez Artist AS-200

Friðrik Karlsson

Guitarist, Music Producer

Mezzoforte

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In this video (17:55) Fridrik used an Ibanez Artist AS-200.

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