The Ibanez AS93SP Artcore Expressionist 6-String Right-Handed Electric Guitar in Black is a semi-acoustic guitar built to tackle just about any genre of music you throw at it. The pickups are mounted directly to the center block for increased sustain and feedback elimination. Artcore Expressionist Over a long period, Ibanez has continued to energize the hollow-body market with wide range of designs including everything from rockin' semi-hollow hybrids to straight-up traditional jazz-boxes. The Artcore Expressionist line established yet another chapter in the Artcore story. The Expressionist difference is that jazz fans will recognize the Ibanez original Super 58, the preferred pickup of George Benson, Pat Metheny and John Scofield on their own Signature models. A favorite among jazz players, but also has been proven to perform well in a variety of situations. Warmth, balanced articulation, and excellent response are defining characteristics of the Super 58 pickups. Nyatoh-Maple Neck, Macassar Ebony Fingerboard, and Linden Body The 3pc nyatoh and maple neck provides a rich mid-low end and great resonance. The Macassar ebony fingerboard produces tight lows and mid-range along with strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain. 22 medium-sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. The linden body delivers a natural and flat, yet accurate, tone. Pickups, Bridge, and Tailpiece The legendary Super 80 pickups with iconic ‘Flying Finger’ engraving on the covers deliver a bright and clean tone. The Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain and tuning stability. The low-positioned saddles promise comfortable playability. The Quik Change Classic tailpiece enables faster and easier string changing.