SIGNATURE & ARTCOREFull & Semi-Acoustic Electric Guitars

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The big box hollowbody guitar has many merits. Its classic tone and looks evoke a different, more elegant era. Hollowbody instruments come with their own set of challenges as well: large, thick bodies don’t fit all sizes of player and feedback, lack of versatility and price can be issues to overcome. The 2008 Ibanez Artcore Series is designed to venture “beyond the box” and into new territories of sound, shape and value.

The Artcore Series, an overwhelming success when first unveiled in 2002, reaches back to the past, reclaims forgotten beauty and updates classic traditions. Artcores have their roots in the designs of old and yet have the sound, playability, modern construction and wide range spectrum of tones that today’s players demand, at prices that will leave you speechless.

Our longest running artist signature model celebrates its Thirtieth Anniversary in the U.S.A. • Floating pickups, thicker top and a smaller, full-acoustic body reject feedback. • GB200 features a full-acoustic body and standard pickup installation for more traditional jazz gigs. • GB15TR adds single-coil tone to the array of GB10 colors. • Deluxe hardshell case included. GB15 also includes deluxe gig bag. •

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While Grammy® winner George Benson might be known and loved by audiences for his smooth singing and platinum hits in pop and R&B, it is his guitar playing that has made him a jazz giant. Benson’s taste, tone, phrasing and incomparable sense of swing has ensured his place in the history of jazz guitar. Ibanez is extremely proud of our long and fruitful relationship, now celebrating 30 years of collaboration. The quality of the GB models speaks for itself: They are some of the finest jazz guitars on the market today.

Beyond The Box

BENSONSignatureModels GB10BS

3pc GB Prestige set-in neck• Spruce top, Maple back/sides• Medium frets• IBZ GB Special neck pu• IBZ GB Special bridge pu• Ebony bridge• Max width at lower bout: 14 3/4"• Max body thickness: 3 1/4"• Finishes: BS, NT•

GB10NT3pc GB Prestige set-in neck• Spruce top, Maple back/sides• Medium frets• IBZ GB Special neck pu• IBZ GB Special bridge pu• Ebony bridge• Max width at lower bout: 14 3/4"• Max body thickness: 3 1/4"• Finishes: BS, NT•

GB15TR3pc GB Prestige set-in neck• Spruce top, Maple back/sides• Medium frets• IBZ GB Special neck pu• Ebony bridge• Max width at lower bout: 14 3/4"• Max body thickness: 3 1/4"• Finish: TR•

GB200BS3pc GB Prestige set-in neck• Spruce top, Maple back/sides• Medium frets• IBZ Super 58 neck pu• IBZ Super 58 bridge pu• Ebony bridge• Max width at lower bout: 16 1/2"• Max body thickness: 4 1/4"• Finish: BS•

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GB10BS’s spruce top, maple back/sides and IBZ GB Special floating pickups.

The size of the traditional full-acoustic jazz guitar but slimmer for better comfort, projection, • and feedback rejection. New Signature model PM35NT features a Natural finish, 5-piece maple/bubinga set-in neck • and a single IBZ Super 58 neck pickup.The PM120 features Silent 58 pickups and an even slimmer body than the PM100 • (3 1/4” vs. 3 7/8”) for enhanced midrange punch. Silent 58 pickups feature the classic, warm tone of Super 58’s with an anti-feedback treatment. • Deluxe hardshell case included. •

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METHENYSignatureModels

Pat Metheny has been pushing the boundaries of jazz guitar for over 30 years, introducing new sounds and new textures with the Pat Metheny Group and his many side projects. An Ibanez Signature artist since 1996, Pat’s adventurous forays into jazz, pop, folk and Latin music have enthralled audiences all over the world. At the core of these journeys is, of course, Pat’s sumptuous guitar playing. For 2008, Ibanez is particularly pleased to introduce the new PM35, the next step in our successful partnership.

PM100BKPM Prestige set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Medium frets• IBZ Super 58 neck pu• GB103B bridge• Max width at lower bout: 16”• Max body thickness: 3 7/8"• Finish: BK•

PM120NTPM Prestige set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Medium frets• IBZ Silent 58 neck pu• IBZ Silent 58 bridge pu• GB103B bridge• Max width at lower bout: 16”• Max body thickness: 3 1/4"• Finishes: BK, NT•

PM35NT5pc Custom set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Medium frets• IBZ Super 58 neck pu• ART1 Bridge with KT30 Tailpiece• Max Width At Lower Bout: 15 3/4"• Max Body Thickness: 2 5/8"• Finish: NT•

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The new Signature PM35NT’s 5-piece PM Custom set-in neck and 17th fret body joint.

Substantial soundblock and a rigid top • and body reject feedback.Sco’s preference of Artist-style “castle” • headstock to complement the AS body shape.Super 58 pickups produce a classic, warm • and versatile tone perfect for all genres.Side-mount output jack offers easier performance • and less chance of damage than traditional semi-acoustic top mount jack.Deluxe hardshell case included.•

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Beyond The BoxFrom his beginnings as a collaborator and sideman with Mingus, Miles and Gary Burton, through his solo work and more recent funk-oriented output with Medeski, Martin and Wood, guitarist John Scofield has blazed a fearless trail, moving effortlessly in and out of bop, fusion, rock, funk, blues and soul. Since becoming an Ibanez Signature artist in 2001, Scofield’s trusted JSM100 has been at the ready, waiting for the next musical turn in the road.

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JSM100VTJSM Prestige set-in neck• Flamed Maple top/back/sides• Medium frets• IBZ Super 58 neck pu• IBZ Super 58 bridge pu• G510BN bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 3/4"• Max body thickness: 2 3/8”• Finish: VT•

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JSM100VT’s special brass nut and Artist-style “castle” headstock.

New AF125AMB has quilted maple • top/back/sides and gorgeous Amber Burst finish.New AF100NT, AG100NT and • AK100NT models feature Natural finishes, Super 58 pickups and set-in necks.Deluxe hardshell case included.•

When the smoke had cleared in 2002, players, music store owners and the music industry press were stunned by the debut of the affordable Artcores. And in 2005, when Ibanez lifted the curtain on the exquisite Artcore Customs, shock turned to disbelief. How could such beautiful instruments be produced at such approachable prices?

2008 marks the debut of four new Artcore Custom models, all of which feature the precision craftsmanship and attention to detail that players have now come to expect. These instruments are future classics at today’s bargain prices.

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CUSTOM

Beyond The Box

AF100NT5pc Artcore custom set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• IBZ Super 58 neck pu• IBZ Super 58 bridge pu• ART1 Bridge• Max Width At Lower Bout: 15 3/4"• Max Body Thickness: 3 5/8"• Finish: NT•

AF105NT5pc Artcore custom set-in neck• Flamed Maple top/back/sides• Medium frets• IBZ Custom 58 neck pu• IBZ Custom 58 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 3/4”• Max body thickness: 3 5/8”• Finish: NT•

AF125AMB5pc Artcore custom set-in neck• Quilted Maple top/back/sides• Medium frets• IBZ Super 58 neck pu• IBZ Super 58 bridge pu• ART1 Bridge• Max Width At Lower Bout: 15 3/4"• Max Body Thickness: 3 5/8"• Finish: AMB•

AG100NT5pc Artcore Custom set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• IBZ Super 58 neck pu• IBZ Super 58 bridge pu• ART1 Bridge• Max Width At Lower Bout: 15 3/4"• Max Body Thickness: 3 5/8"• Finish: NT•

AK100NT5pc Artcore custom set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• IBZ Super 58 neck pu• IBZ Super 58 bridge pu• ART1 Bridge• Max Width At Lower Bout: 15 3/4"• Max Body Thickness: 3 5/8"• Finish: NT•

AS103NT5pc Artcore custom set-in neck• Flamed Maple top/back/sides• Medium frets• IBZ Custom 58 neck pu• IBZ Custom 58 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 7/8”• Max body thickness: 2 5/8”• Finish: NT• 1110

AF125AMB’s gorgeous quilted maple top and IBZ Super 58 pickups.

The traditional large “jazz box” • (but with 22 instead of 20 frets). AF95 offers a flamed maple body, gold • hardware, abalone inlays and 3pc neck.New AF75TDGIV features an Ivory • finish and vintage-style vibrato.

Sometimes, the old ways are best, as long as there are enough modern refinements to keep in step with what today’s musician needs. The AF is one of our most traditional full-acoustic lines with a large, true full-hollow body and Ibanez ACH pickups for smooth, classic tones.

2008 AF models include the gorgeous AF95TK which features gold hardware and a wood tailpiece with an abalone inlay. The new Ivory finish AF75TDGIV, with its vibrato tailpiece, looks like it could be parked outside some forgotten diner, waiting for the drag race to begin.

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Beyond The Box

AF95TK3pc Artcore DX set-in neck• Flamed Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 3/4”• Max body thickness: 3 5/8”• Finish: TK•

AF75TRSArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 3/4”• Max body thickness: 3 5/8”• Finishes: BS, TRS•

AF75TDGIVArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck up• ACH2 bridge up• ART2 with VBF70 Vintage Vibrato• Max Width At Lower Bout: 15 3/4"• Max Body Thickness: 3 5/8"• Finish: IV•

AF75DTORArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 3/4”• Max body thickness: 3 5/8”• Finishes: TGR, TOR•

AF75BSArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 3/4”• Max body thickness: 3 5/8”• Finishes: BS, TRS•

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The AF95TK features a flamed maple body, gold hardware and wood tailpiece.

The vintage-style vibrato and tailpiece of

the new AF75TDGIV.

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Faded, sepia-tinted photos show jazz cats gathered together, jamming and grooving in a timeless swing. The large-bodied jazz guitars reveal the love and craftsmanship of the old masters. The true full-hollow AK continues this artisan tradition with respect and detail. The AK95 features a spruce top and all-wood bridge for a warmer sound favored in small group and jazz trio formats.

True full-hollow body construction. • The same traditional body width of the Artcore AF, but one-inch thinner • for increased comfort and more mid-range punch.Ibanez Vintage Vibrato (licensed by Fred Gretsch Enterprises in the U.S.) • with roller saddles eliminates the tuning problems of traditional systems. New AFS85TNT features a Natural finish and cordia top/back/sides.•

Traditions are made to be improved upon. Ibanez’s AFS Series starts with the large body width of the AF series, but utilizes a one-inch thinner depth for increased comfort and more mid-range punch. New for 2008 is the AF85TNT which features a Natural finish, highlighting a beautiful cordia top, back and sides.AFS

AK

Beyond The Box:

AK95DHS3pc Artcore DX set-in neck• Spruce top, Flamed •

Maple back/sidesLarge frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• Rosewood bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 3/4”• Max body thickness: 3 5/8”• Finish: DHS•

AFS75TDSVArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART2 with VBF70 Vintage Vibrato• Max width at lower bout: 15 3/4”• Max body thickness: 2 5/8”• Finish: SV•

AFS75TTRDArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART2 with VBF70 Vintage Vibrato• Max width at lower bout: 15 3/4”• Max body thickness: 2 5/8”• Finish: TRD•

AFS85TNT3pc Artcore set-in neck• Cordia top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck up• ACH2 bridge up• ART2 with VBF70 Vintage Vibrato• Max Width At Lower Bout: 15 3/4"• Max Body Thickness: 2 5/8"• Finish: NT•

*Vintage Vibrato licensed by Fred

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The AFS85TNT's cordia body is highlighted by a Natural finish.

Wood tailpiece and rosewood

bridge of the AK95 gives a classic

jazz guitar look.

AGS73BBKFArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck up• ACH2 bridge up• ART1 Bridge• Max Width At Lower Bout: 15 3/4"• Max Body Thickness: 2 5/8"• Finish: BKF•

AG95DBS3pc Artcore DX set-in neck• Figured Bubinga top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 3/4”• Max body thickness: 3 5/8”• Finish: DBS•

AG75BSArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max Width At Lower Bout: 15 3/4"• Max body thickness: 3 5/8”• Finish: BS•

AG is true full hollow.• Matching pickguard on the AG95 adds to its incomparable jazz box style.• New AGS83BBGNTF features a Natural Flat finish and figured bubinga body.• AGS is semi-acoustic with a soundblock that increases sustain & rejects feedback. • AGS offers 17th fret to the body joint for effortless upper-fret access. •

Classic shapes with modern construction and appointments. Just one look at the figured bubinga top of the new AGS83BBGNTF confirms how Ibanez takes a familiar shape, adds new finishes, woods and hardware to create our own "legends-in-the-making." Our AG body size offers a slightly smaller width than the traditional AF dimensions, but with the same depth.

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Beyond The Box:

AGS83BATF3pc Artcore DX set-in neck• Flamed Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 3/4”• Max body thickness: 2 5/8”• Finishes: ATF, TKF•

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The beautiful figured bubinga top of the AGS83BBGNTF.

AGS83BBGNTF3pc Artcore DX set-in neck• Figured Bubinga top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck up• ACH2 bridge up• ART1 Bridge• Max Width At Lower Bout: 15 3/4"• Max Body Thickness: 2 5/8"• Finish: NTF•

Some guitars can transform themselves into whatever is needed for the music to sparkle. The AS series has that quality. The semi-acoustic AS is one of the most versatile electric guitars made and can be found in every genre of popular music from jazz to rock and pop to punk.

Classic semi-acoustic construction, size and sound. • New AS73BBKF features Black Flat finish, body and neck binding and exposed ACH pickups.• The AS series' ART1 bridge and tailpiece are solid, stable, and fully adjustable.• Gold hardware on the Artcore Deluxe AS93 provides a rich, classic vibe.•

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Beyond The BoxAS93BLS

3pc Artcore DX set-in neck• Flamed Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 7/8”• Max body thickness: 2 5/8”• Finish: BLS•

AS73BBKFArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1-S neck pu• ACH2-S bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 7/8”• Max body thickness: 2 5/8”• Finish: BKF•

AS73BSArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 7/8”• Max body thickness: 2 5/8”• Finishes: BS, TCR, TRD•

AS73TCRArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 7/8”• Max body thickness: 2 5/8”• Finishes: BS, TCR, TRD•

AS73TRDArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck pu• ACH2 bridge pu• ART1 bridge• Max width at lower bout: 15 7/8”• Max body thickness: 2 5/8”• Finishes: BS, TCR, TRD•

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AS93BLS features gold hardware and Ibanez ACH pickups for a striking looks and smooth tones.

Don’t be fooled by its smaller size–the AM model has all the power, presence and features of its larger cousins. The AM body has the classic semi-acoustic shape in a more compact and comfortable size. It’s perfect for smaller players or anyone else who wants the traditional semi-acoustic elements but not the traditional size.

The full tones, strong sustain and light weight • of a semi-acoustic. Double-cutaway for easy access to upper frets. • New AM73BBKF features a Black Flat finish, • body and neck binding and exposed ACH pickups.

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Beyond The Box

AM73BBKFArtcore set-in neck• Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1-S neck up• ACH2-S bridge up• ART1 Bridge• Max Width At •

Lower Bout: 14 3/4"Max Body •

Thickness: 2 5/8"Finish: BKF•

The future of the jazz box? The AJD is a new relative of the big jazz guitar, but is neither big nor boxy. It is, however, an unbeatable and ingenious combination of features: solidbody electric guitar profile, set-in neck and tremolo (AJD71), but with a semi-hollow’s tonal heart.

The full tones, strong sustain and light • weight of a semi-acoustic. The comfortable size and standout • rock shape normally associated with a solid-body. Double-cutaway for easy access • to upper frets. New AJD91VLS features a flamed • maple top and Violin Sunburst finish.New Black finish AJD71TBK features • an AJD set-in neck, ACT tremolo bridge and ACH pickups.

AJD

Beyond The Box

AJD71TBK1pc Mahogany •

AJD set-in neckMaple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck up• ACH2 bridge up• ACT Trem bridge• Max Width At •

Lower Bout: 13"Max Body •

Thickness: 1 3/4"Finish: BK•

AJD91VLS3pc Maple/Mahogany •

AJD set-in neckFlame Maple top/back/sides• Large frets• ACH1 neck up• ACH2 bridge up• Short Stop 3 bridge• Max Width At •

Lower Bout: 13"Max Body •

Thickness: 1 3/4"Finish: VLS•

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The AJD91 features flamed maple top, back and sides.

The AM73 features a dramatic Black Flat finish and an Artcore set-in neck.

NECK DIMENSIONS

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IBANEZ GUITAR PICKUPS ACH1 ARTCORE 1 N H C Clean sounding with a slight overdrive.

ACH2 ARTCORE 2 B H C Bridge version of ACH1.

GB SPECIAL GB SPECIAL B H AL

Floating pickup co-designed by George Benson for hollow bodies at higher volumes.

Warm, well rounded output with less feedback.

GB SPECIAL GB SPECIAL N H AL Neck version of above.

S58 SUPER 58 A11 H AL Classic, warm and versatile. Handles both jazz and rock without feedback.

SL58 SILENT 58 A11 H AL Classic, warm and versatile. Handles both jazz and rock without feedback.

N/A CUSTOM 58 N/B H C Classic, warm and versatile

N/A CUSTOM-FT N H C Floating pickup designed for AF105F.

NECK MODEL SCALE LENGTH WIDTH AT NUT

WIDTH AT LAST FRET

THICKNESS AT 1ST FRET

THICKNESS AT 12TH FRET RADIUS

GUITAR NECK DIMENSIONSARTCORE

(AF/AFS/AG/AK) 628mm/24.75" 43mm 58.5mm 20mm 26.5mm 305mm

ARTCORE (AGS/AM/AS/AJD) 628mm/24.75" 43mm 58.5mm 20mm 22.5mm 305mm

GB 628mm/24.75" 43mm 57mm 20mm 23mm 305mm

GB15 628mm/ 24.75" 44mm 58mm 20mm 23mm 305mm

JSM 628mm/ 24.75" 43.5mm 57mm 20.2mm 23.3mm COMPOUND

PM 628mm/ 24.75" 43mm 57mm 21mm 23mm 305mm

PM35 648mm/ 24.75” 43mm 57mm 20mm 26.5mm 305mm

NECK CENTER BRIDGE

2 HUMBUCKER PICKUP MODELS

PICKUPS

SWITCHINGSYSTEM

(B) BRIDGE, (M) MIDDLE, (N) NECK, (H) HUMBUCKING, (S) SINGLE COIL, (AL) ALNICO, (C) CERAMIC

CASE ITEM # MODELS

AF100C AF, AK

AF200C AF, AK

AG100C AG

AGS100C AGS

AM100C AM

AS100C AS, AFS

AS200C AS, AFS

TM100C AJD

GB10SC AG, GB

HARD SHELL CASES

AF200C

ARTISTS

CHRIS CAMOZZI

MIKE DEWOLFTaproot

ERIC KRASNOSoulive

DAVE MANLEyJill Scott, Philasophik, Alo Brasil

LARRy CHANEyEdwin McCain Band

PAUL GILBERTRacer X

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