Ibanez AMH90-IV Artcore Expressionist, Ivory Overview
The Ibanez AMH90-IV is a sophisticated double-cutaway hollowbody electric guitar that's adept at Funk, Fusion, Blues and Jazz styles. Boasting two Super 58 pickups, a luxurious Massacar Ebony fretboard and a Tri-sound switch for additional tonal versatility.
The AM was released by Ibanez for the first time in the early '80s. Though smaller in size than other semi-hollow bodies, this guitar provides a warm, punchy tone and abundant sustain. It offers the added benefit of being compact enough that players more accustomed to a solid body electric will feel right at home on this popular Artcore model.
Artcore Expressionist
For more than a decade, Ibanez has continued to energize the hollow-body market with a 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? 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 favourite among jazz players, but as funk guitarist Eric Krasno has been proving, the Super 58s perform well in a variety of situations. Warmth, balanced articulation, and excellent response are defining characteristics of the Super 58 pickups.
3pc Nyatoh/Maple neck
The 3pc Nyatoh/Maple Neck provides a rich mid-low end and great resonance.
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Macassar Ebony produces tight lows and mid-range along with a strong attack in the highs and quick response with rich sustain.
Medium frets
Medium-sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.
Linden top / Linden back and sides
Linden delivers a natural and flat, yet accurate, tone.
Super 58 pickups
Super 58 pickups feature moderate output and vintage tone.
Gibraltar Performer bridge
The Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain and tuning stability. The low-positioned saddles promise comfortable playability.
VT06 tailpiece
The artistically-designed VT06 tailpiece provides both great tuning stability and rich sustain.
Tri-sound switch
The Tri-sound switch gives a humbucker pickup three different sounds, expanding the versatility of your guitar.
- 3pc Nyatoh/Maple neck
- Macassar Ebony fretboard
- Medium frets
- Linden top / Linden back and sides
- Super 58 pickups
- Gibraltar Performer bridge
- VT06 tailpiece
- Tri-sound switch
- Number of Strings: 6
- Neck Type: AM Expressionist
- Neck Joint: Set-in
- Neck Material: 3pc Nyatoh/Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck thickness: 21
- Neck thickness at the 12th Fret: 24 (at 9F)
- Scale (mm): 628
- Nut width (mm): 43
- End Width (mm): 57
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fretboard: Bound Macassar Ebony
- Fretboard Radius (mm): 305
- Fret Type: Medium
- Inlay: Abalone
- Body Top Material: Linden
- Body Back Material: Linden
- Body Depth: 2.625
- Body Width: 14.5
- Body Length: 17.625
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Total Length (mm): 1025
- Body Thickness (mm): 69
- Body Length (mm): 462
- Body Width (mm): 375
- Bridge: Gibraltar Performer
- String Spacing: 10.5
- Tailpiece: VT06
- Active or Passive: Passive
- Nut: Plastic
- Machine Head: Ibanez Machine Heads
- Hardware Colour: Gold
- Neck Pickup: Super 58 (H)
- Bridge Pickup: Super 58 (H)
- Controls/Pickup Selector: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle switch
- Other Switches: Tri-sound switch (for neck pickup)
- String Gauges: .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052