Ibanez Unveils Two New Artcore Semi-Acoustic Basses

(Ibanez | Posted 2004-04-18)

Ibanez unveiled two new Artcore semi-acoustic basses at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. "The new Artcore basses have quite a few features that make them stand out among other semi-acoustic electric bass guitars in this price range," said Pete Chiavarou of the Ibanez Bass Division in Bensalem, PA. "You have a set-in neck instead of bolt on, which results in more sustain and easier upper fret access. You have a 34" scale instead of a shorter scale, so you have better articulations. The pickup is much powerful, and the bridge and tailpiece combination offer more playing comfort and sustain. When you add it all up the ASB140 and AGB140 simply have an unbeatable combination of features."

The AGB140 semi-acoustic bass is single-cutaway and is available in Transparent Brown finish. The ASB140 is double-cutaway and is available in Brown Sunburst finish. Both basses list for $529.99.

Model AGB140 Single-Cutaway

List $529.99
Available Finish BS Brown Sunburst
Body Material Maple
Neck Material 3pc Maple Set-in
Neck Scale 34"
No. Frets/Type 22/Medium
Fingerboard Rosewood
Inlay Pearl Dot
Bridge Gibraltar III
H/W Color Chrome
Pickup ACHB1 Humbucking
EQ Passive
Controls One volume, One tone
Case AGB100C
Case List $139.99

Model ASB140 Double-Cutaway

List $529.99
Available Finish BS Brown Sunburst
Body Material Maple
Neck Material 3pc Maple Set-in
Neck Scale 34"
No. Frets/Type 22/Medium
Fingerboard Rosewood
Inlay Pearl Dot
Bridge Gibraltar III
H/W Color Chrome
Pickup ACHB1 Humbucking
EQ Passive
Controls One volume, One tone
Case AGB100C
Case List $139.99

For more information, visit their web site at www.ibanez.com.

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