Instrument: Electric Guitar

Brand: Ibanez

Model: AS50

Finish: Cherry Red

SKU: A814455

Handedness: Right

Made In Year: 1981

Country of Origin: Japan

Top: Laminated Maple

Back/Sides: Maple

Neck/Fingerboard: Three-Piece Birch/Rosewood

Bridge Material: Tune-o-Matic

Tuners: VelveTune

Fingerboard Radius: 12"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Electronics: Seymour Duncan PAF Humbuckers

Case: Hardshell Case

Modifications/Repairs: Refretted, rewired, Seymour Duncan PAF pickups installed, new nut

This 1981 Ibanez AS50 is a vintage Japanese-made semi-hollow electric guitar that showcases the craftsmanship and versatility of Ibanez's early Artstar-style instruments. Featuring a striking cherry red finish, a laminated maple body, and a three-piece birch neck with a rosewood fingerboard, this AS50 delivers a balanced, resonant tone with plenty of warmth, clarity, and sustain. Its semi-hollow construction makes it an excellent choice for everything from jazz and blues to classic rock, offering a versatile voice that works beautifully for both clean tones and overdriven sounds.

This guitar features a comfortable 12" fingerboard radius, a 24 3/4" scale length, and a 1 11/16" nut width. The maple body provides a bright, articulate response, while the semi-hollow design adds warmth and resonance. Its Tune-o-Matic-style bridge and VelveTune tuners complement the instrument's vintage appointments.

This AS50 has been upgraded with Seymour Duncan PAF humbuckers, delivering a vintage-inspired humbucker tone with rich mids, smooth highs, and excellent note definition. Additional work includes a refret, rewiring, and installation of a new nut, making this guitar an appealing option for players looking for a vintage instrument with upgraded electronics and practical playability improvements. It comes with a hardshell case.

This guitar has been set up by our in-house luthier and is ready for the stage or studio. Please refer to our photos and feel free to reach out with any questions regarding the cosmetic condition.

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