Ibanez - AF115 AWB

The Ibanez AF115 Artstar AWB is no joke when it comes to heritage: it's a plunge into the golden age of jazz. Its imposing body, almost 4 inches deep, isn't there to make up the numbers: it generates a colossal volume of air that brings every note to life. The fusion of a spruce top and flamed maple back produces the organic body so sought-after by swing and bebop fans. It's almost like being in a smoky Harlem club in 1950.

The smoothness of Flatwound strings under your fingers! Right out of the box, this guitar features D'Addario flatwound strings that glide like butter. There's no need to worry about the Macassar ebony fingerboard rubbing. The three-piece glued neck offers a stable grip that instantly reassures soloists. With just 20 frets, the instrument focuses on the essentials: grain and feel.

The alchemy of wood and electronics, the rosewood bridge plays a crucial role here, filtering out overly aggressive frequencies to retain only the warmth. Coupled with the Super 58 pickups, the acoustic result is addictively round. These passive Alnico pickups respect the acoustic character of the table without ever distorting the signal. It's the ideal configuration for studio recordings where every nuance counts.

It's an objet d'art ready for the road. Visually, the Aged Whiskey Burst gradation and gold hardware turn this guitar into a trophy. The abalone and acrylic inlay blocks shine on the fingerboard with crazy class. The VT14 tailpiece and its wooden cover add the finishing touch to this meticulously crafted guitar. Don't worry about travelling, because the hard case supplied protects this fine instrument from knocks and temperature variations.