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Ibanez AS50 AS 50 Artist 1981 Cherry, original hardshell case vintage beauty
Estimated price for orientation: 895 $
Category: Electric Guitars
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Ibanez Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Type: Semi-Hollow Body Color: Cherry MPN: AS50 Body Material: Solid Wood Model: AS50 Model Year: 1981 String Configuration: 6 String
Crafted in Japan in 1981
This is a very collectible model, as you probably know, in a very desirable color. The original hard shell case is a big bonus, too. The body is like a 335 but slightly smaller, though not as small as the AM series or a 336 or 339. Check sites like Ibanezcollectors to learn more about these very versatile and much prized semihollow guitars.)There have been two changes made to this guitar over the years but none that would prevent the guitar from being restored to original specs: the pickups and tuners are not original. (Nor are the original pickups and tuners available from me. I don't have them.). Aside from that, the guitar is all original.The pickups are a chrome-covered, 4-wire Lord of the Blues set from Guitarforce. If you are not familiar with these pickups you are in for a treat. Really. I have tried all the boutique pickups and none sound as sweet and rich as these, and they are a perfect match for this guitar. The tone controls are push-pull switches. The tone control for the neck pickup gives you fat and well defined series (std. humbucker) and gorgeous 3D single-coil tones. The bridge pickup gives you sweet and clear series and parallel (humbucking but quasi-single coil) tones.The tuners are Sperzel locking tuners.The binding has yellowed some but has not checked or cracked. This is a 36-year-old guitar, and there are a few minor dings that you will have to look for to find. I don't think they show up in the pictures. It has the usual finish crack at the heel joint. The joint itself is solid. Overall, the condition of this guitar is excellent. The frets have some wear but are very playable. The neck is straight and everything works as it should, including the truss rod.You could easily restore this guitar all-original if you are a collector. If you are a player, you will might very well want to keep it the way it is... which is awesome.I am selling this and an Ibanez AM200. I have regrets but also too many guitars, too little space, and a kid in college. A marred, non-collectible AS200, equipped with Sperzels and Lord of the Blues pickups.... will have to take the place of both.____________________________________________________________________________________Please check my feedback and bid with confidence.The Buyer will please contact me within three (3) days of winning and pay within seven (7) days.The Buyer will pay for shipping. I will carefully pack your item(s) and select the best shipping method, though I will accommodate requests if practicable. Typically, I use UPS, FedEx, or USPS Priority.International bidders will please get a shipping quote prior to bidding. Neither of us wants nasty surprises!Scammers will not be tolerated. Please don't waste my time or yours. I know all the scams, won't fall for them, and will report you immediately to eBay and the FBI.Your bid is a commitment. Please be considerate of sellers' time and money, both of which are lost if you do not follow through.Thank you for your interest!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Ibanez |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Body Type: | Semi-Hollow |
| Body Color: | Cherry | MPN: | AS50 |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | Model: | AS50 |
| Model Year: | 1981 | String Configuration: | 6 String |
Crafted in Japan in 1981
This is a very collectible model, as you probably know, in a very desirable color. The original hard shell case is a big bonus, too. The body is like a 335 but slightly smaller, though not as small as the AM series or a 336 or 339. Check sites like Ibanezcollectors to learn more about these very versatile and much prized semihollow guitars.)There have been two changes made to this guitar over the years but none that would prevent the guitar from being restored to original specs: the pickups and tuners are not original. (Nor are the original pickups and tuners available from me. I don't have them.). Aside from that, the guitar is all original.The pickups are a chrome-covered, 4-wire Lord of the Blues set from Guitarforce. If you are not familiar with these pickups you are in for a treat. Really. I have tried all the boutique pickups and none sound as sweet and rich as these, and they are a perfect match for this guitar. The tone controls are push-pull switches. The tone control for the neck pickup gives you fat and well defined series (std. humbucker) and gorgeous 3D single-coil tones. The bridge pickup gives you sweet and clear series and parallel (humbucking but quasi-single coil) tones.The tuners are Sperzel locking tuners.The binding has yellowed some but has not checked or cracked. This is a 36-year-old guitar, and there are a few minor dings that you will have to look for to find. I don't think they show up in the pictures. It has the usual finish crack at the heel joint. The joint itself is solid. Overall, the condition of this guitar is excellent. The frets have some wear but are very playable. The neck is straight and everything works as it should, including the truss rod.You could easily restore this guitar all-original if you are a collector. If you are a player, you will might very well want to keep it the way it is... which is awesome.I am selling this and an Ibanez AM200. I have regrets but also too many guitars, too little space, and a kid in college. A marred, non-collectible AS200, equipped with Sperzels and Lord of the Blues pickups.... will have to take the place of both.
This is a very collectible model, as you probably know, in a very desirable color. The original hard shell case is a big bonus, too. The body is like a 335 but slightly smaller, though not as small as the AM series or a 336 or 339. Check sites like Ibanezcollectors to learn more about these very versatile and much prized semihollow guitars.)There have been two changes made to this guitar over the years but none that would prevent the guitar from being restored to original specs: the pickups and tuners are not original. (Nor are the original pickups and tuners available from me. I don't have them.). Aside from that, the guitar is all original.The pickups are a chrome-covered, 4-wire Lord of the Blues set from Guitarforce. If you are not familiar with these pickups you are in for a treat. Really. I have tried all the boutique pickups and none sound as sweet and rich as these, and they are a perfect match for this guitar. The tone controls are push-pull switches. The tone control for the neck pickup gives you fat and well defined series (std. humbucker) and gorgeous 3D single-coil tones. The bridge pickup gives you sweet and clear series and parallel (humbucking but quasi-single coil) tones.The tuners are Sperzel locking tuners.The binding has yellowed some but has not checked or cracked. This is a 36-year-old guitar, and there are a few minor dings that you will have to look for to find. I don't think they show up in the pictures. It has the usual finish crack at the heel joint. The joint itself is solid. Overall, the condition of this guitar is excellent. The frets have some wear but are very playable. The neck is straight and everything works as it should, including the truss rod.You could easily restore this guitar all-original if you are a collector. If you are a player, you will might very well want to keep it the way it is... which is awesome.I am selling this and an Ibanez AM200. I have regrets but also too many guitars, too little space, and a kid in college. A marred, non-collectible AS200, equipped with Sperzels and Lord of the Blues pickups.... will have to take the place of both.
____________________________________________________________________________________Please check my feedback and bid with confidence.The Buyer will please contact me within three (3) days of winning and pay within seven (7) days.The Buyer will pay for shipping. I will carefully pack your item(s) and select the best shipping method, though I will accommodate requests if practicable. Typically, I use UPS, FedEx, or USPS Priority.International bidders will please get a shipping quote prior to bidding. Neither of us wants nasty surprises!Scammers will not be tolerated. Please don't waste my time or yours. I know all the scams, won't fall for them, and will report you immediately to eBay and the FBI.Your bid is a commitment. Please be considerate of sellers' time and money, both of which are lost if you do not follow through.Thank you for your interest!