Instrument Type: Double-cutaway semi-hollowbody electric guitar
Neck Specifications: 3-piece maple set-in neck featuring a smooth, ultra-scalloped heel, bound fingerboard, and acrylic/abalone split block position markers
Body Material: Chambered maple and okoume body with a single structural f-hole, arched Macassar ebony top, abalone purfling, and multi-ply cream binding
Pickup Configuration: HH layout with dual passive Ibanez Super 58 humbucking pickups with alnico magnets
Hardware & Bridge: Gibraltar Performer tune-o-matic style bridge with a Quik Change Classic tailpiece featuring an integrated scalloped gold ornament, gold hardware finish, and gold Sure Grip III control knobs
Scale & Nut Width: 24.75-inch (628mm) scale length, 43mm ivory plastic nut, 12-inch (305mm) fingerboard radius, and 22 medium frets on a bound jatoba fretboard
The physical foundation of this model bridges vintage tracking comfort with elite performance tolerances. Built on the iconic asymmetrical Artist chassis, the semi-hollow layout features a carefully chambered okoume and maple body that infuses traditional solidbody response with a distinct, airy acoustic character. The arched Macassar ebony top delivers crisp high-end transients and a fast tracking speed, accented by multi-ply binding and real abalone purfling. Upper register fret access is optimized through the set-in neck construction, which shapes an ultra-smooth heel joint that eliminates palm obstruction up to the 22nd fret. The lightweight interior reduces overall torso load, minimizing player muscle fatigue during extended recording sessions or high-intensity live performance tracking.
The neck architecture utilizes a premium three-piece laminated maple assembly that counters structural twist and warp, stabilizing the wood fibers against environmental climate shifts, humidity fluctuations, and high mechanical string tension. This rigid set neck hosts a 12-inch radius bound jatoba fretboard, bringing structural midrange punch and crystalline note definition to complex jazz inversions or heavy blues phrasing. Crowned with 22 medium frets and inlaid with split acrylic-and-abalone blocks, the playing surface provides a smooth glide for extreme pitch bends and microtonal vibrato. The 24.75-inch short scale configuration drops cumulative string tension, making standard pitch transitions supple while enriching low-mid harmonic density across all registers.
Sonically anchored by a pair of passive Ibanez Super 58 humbuckers engineered with alnico magnets, the onboard electronics deliver a classic moderate-output voice optimized for overdriven tube preamps and high-gain profiling rigs. The bridge humbucker is wound to capture crisp note separation, punching through complex dense mixes with structural midrange authority, clear top-end sparkle, and transparent chord definition. Conversely, the neck pickup yields a rich, liquid-smooth response with rounded bass overtones, perfect for clean syncopations, traditional soul runs, or soaring high-register fusion leads. Both humbuckers maintain minimal handling noise and reject external line hum, guaranteeing ultra-low noise floors during high-definition studio microphone tracking.
The real power of this tonal design lies in the integration of the dual Tri-sound routing matrix, controlled via independent three-way toggle switches positioned for rapid on-stage access. Rather than relying on basic push-pull coil taps, each individual humbucker possesses its own dedicated architecture that shifts internal coils between standard series humbucking, true parallel routing, and pristine single-coil isolation. Moving a toggle into parallel mode unlocks a glassy, single-coil character that preserves complete hum-canceling capabilities, preventing the typical volume drops and tracking buzz associated with simple single-coil splits. This expansive electronics package grants players immediate access to nine distinct pickup combinations, allowing instant transitions from thick jazz rhythms to chime-like single-coil leads without altering amplifier gain stages.
Instrument Type: Double-cutaway semi-hollowbody electric guitar
Neck Specifications: 3-piece maple set-in neck featuring a smooth, ultra-scalloped heel, bound fingerboard, and acrylic/abalone split block position markers
Body Material: Chambered maple and okoume body with a single structural f-hole, arched Macassar ebony top, abalone purfling, and multi-ply cream binding
Pickup Configuration: HH layout with dual passive Ibanez Super 58 humbucking pickups with alnico magnets
Hardware & Bridge: Gibraltar Performer tune-o-matic style bridge with a Quik Change Classic tailpiece featuring an integrated scalloped gold ornament, gold hardware finish, and gold Sure Grip III control knobs
Scale & Nut Width: 24.75-inch (628mm) scale length, 43mm ivory plastic nut, 12-inch (305mm) fingerboard radius, and 22 medium frets on a bound jatoba fretboard
The physical foundation of this model bridges vintage tracking comfort with elite performance tolerances. Built on the iconic asymmetrical Artist chassis, the semi-hollow layout features a carefully chambered okoume and maple body that infuses traditional solidbody response with a distinct, airy acoustic character. The arched Macassar ebony top delivers crisp high-end transients and a fast tracking speed, accented by multi-ply binding and real abalone purfling. Upper register fret access is optimized through the set-in neck construction, which shapes an ultra-smooth heel joint that eliminates palm obstruction up to the 22nd fret. The lightweight interior reduces overall torso load, minimizing player muscle fatigue during extended recording sessions or high-intensity live performance tracking.
The neck architecture utilizes a premium three-piece laminated maple assembly that counters structural twist and warp, stabilizing the wood fibers against environmental climate shifts, humidity fluctuations, and high mechanical string tension. This rigid set neck hosts a 12-inch radius bound jatoba fretboard, bringing structural midrange punch and crystalline note definition to complex jazz inversions or heavy blues phrasing. Crowned with 22 medium frets and inlaid with split acrylic-and-abalone blocks, the playing surface provides a smooth glide for extreme pitch bends and microtonal vibrato. The 24.75-inch short scale configuration drops cumulative string tension, making standard pitch transitions supple while enriching low-mid harmonic density across all registers.
Sonically anchored by a pair of passive Ibanez Super 58 humbuckers engineered with alnico magnets, the onboard electronics deliver a classic moderate-output voice optimized for overdriven tube preamps and high-gain profiling rigs. The bridge humbucker is wound to capture crisp note separation, punching through complex dense mixes with structural midrange authority, clear top-end sparkle, and transparent chord definition. Conversely, the neck pickup yields a rich, liquid-smooth response with rounded bass overtones, perfect for clean syncopations, traditional soul runs, or soaring high-register fusion leads. Both humbuckers maintain minimal handling noise and reject external line hum, guaranteeing ultra-low noise floors during high-definition studio microphone tracking.
The real power of this tonal design lies in the integration of the dual Tri-sound routing matrix, controlled via independent three-way toggle switches positioned for rapid on-stage access. Rather than relying on basic push-pull coil taps, each individual humbucker possesses its own dedicated architecture that shifts internal coils between standard series humbucking, true parallel routing, and pristine single-coil isolation. Moving a toggle into parallel mode unlocks a glassy, single-coil character that preserves complete hum-canceling capabilities, preventing the typical volume drops and tracking buzz associated with simple single-coil splits. This expansive electronics package grants players immediate access to nine distinct pickup combinations, allowing instant transitions from thick jazz rhythms to chime-like single-coil leads without altering amplifier gain stages.
