Detail 01
Semi-hollow body with sapele top, back and sides
The chambered wings add air and bloom to notes; sapele reads close to mahogany, so warm rather than bright.
Product detailSKU #1309565842080
IbanezArtcore AS53 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Flat Transparent Black
warmmoderncomfortabledynamicjazzblues
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 335-style semi-hollow at an entry price, with a set neck and two humbuckers. For players wanting jazz, blues and rock tones without a hollow-body price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and jazz players who want warmth without a full hollow body
- First step into semi-hollow tone from a solidbody
- Rhythm and clean playing where roundness matters more than bite
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-gain metal players who need tight, controlled low end
- Anyone needing a lightweight or compact body for small hands
- Players wanting a vibrato arm or hardtail solidbody sustain
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Set-in Artcore neck
Glued rather than bolted, which typically means better sustain and a smoother heel for upper-fret access.
Detail 03
Ceramic humbuckers, neck and bridge
Ceramic magnets push a bit hotter and tighter than alnico, keeping the semi-hollow from turning muddy under drive.
Detail 04
Bound laurel fingerboard
Binding covers the fret ends so your hand does not catch on them; laurel feels similar to rosewood.
Detail 05
Large frets
Taller frets make bends and vibrato easier with less finger pressure, but light touch players may hear sharp notes.
Detail 06
Mahogany neck
Denser and warmer than maple, adding to the mellow voice and giving the neck some heft.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Semi-hollows are prone to feedback at high gain and high stage volume
- 02Body is wider and deeper than a solidbody, so check your case and stand fit
- 03Budget for a setup; factory string height and intonation are rarely dialed in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for a beginner?
Yes, if you want warm clean and blues tones. The body is large, so try one seated first if you are small framed or young.
02Can I play rock and heavier stuff on it?
Classic and blues rock, yes. The ceramic humbuckers handle overdrive. Push into modern high gain and the semi-hollow body starts to feed back.
03How is it different from a full hollow body?
The chambered body still has a solid center section, which cuts feedback and tightens the low end compared to a fully hollow archtop.
04What does the ART1 bridge do?
It is the tune-o-matic style bridge that sets string height and intonation. Each saddle adjusts individually for tuning accuracy up the neck.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- H
- Bridge
- ART1 bridge
1 detailsPlayability
- Frets
- Large frets
12 detailsBody & build
- Inlay
- Pearl dot inlay
- Color
- Black
- Fingerboard Material
- Bound Laurel
- Body
- Sapele top/back/sides
- Hw Color
- CH
- Neck Type
- Artcore set-in
- Neckpu
- ACH-ST
- Body Shape
- Semi-hollow
- Bridgepu
- ACH-ST
- Finishes
- TRF, TKF
- Construction
- Humbucking
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
4 detailsOther
- Description
- Clean sounding with a rich harmonics
- Model No
- ACH-ST
- Magnet
- Ceramic
- Name
- ACH-ST
