Ibanez Reintroduces Artcore AFB200 and AGB200 Basses
Ibanez has reintroduced their Artcore series bass models with the AFB200 and the AGB200. The hollow body, short-scale basses each carry an old school vibe with a different tonal palette to separate them.
“The AFB200 is geared towards the traditionalist; the player after a huge, warm bass tone perfect for Jazz, Blues, or acoustic sets,” Ibanez explains. “The AGB200 is ideal for bassists seeking a bit more flexibility. The solid center block and hardtail bridge make it perfect for splitting time between those laid-back sets and full-volume electric shows.”
Both basses are crafted with a three-piece mahogany and maple neck, a maple body, and a bound laurel fretboard with white dot inlays. They also have the same electronics with a pair of Classic Elite Bass pickups with a pickup selector switch as well as volume and tone knobs.
The Ibanez Artcore AFB200 and AGB200 are expected to ship at the end of next month for $549.99.
Ibanez Artcore AFB200 Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 30″ |
| Body: | Maple Top/Back/Sides |
| Neck: | 3-piece Mahogany/Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Bound Laurel |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Inlays: | White Dot |
| Pickups: | Classic Elite Bass (passive) |
| Controls: | Volume, Tone, Pickup Selector Switch |
| Hardware: | Chrome |
| Bridge: | ART-1 wooden bridge |
| String Spacing: | 19mm |
| Finish: | Transparent Black Sunburst |
Ibanez Artcore AGB200 Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 30″ |
| Body: | Maple Top/Back/Sides |
| Neck: | 3-piece Mahogany/Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Bound Laurel |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Inlays: | White Dot |
| Pickups: | Classic Elite Bass (passive) |
| Controls: | Volume, Tone, Pickup Selector Switch |
| Hardware: | Chrome |
| Bridge: | Gibraltar III |
| String Spacing: | 19mm |
| Finish: | Natural |
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