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Topic: Ibanez Artcore AF-105F Jazz / Rockabilly Guitar |
Darvin Willhoite
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Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2013 4:36 pm |
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This guitar is virtually new, I bought it a few years ago and have played it very little. I was in the collector mode when I bought it, so it went into the closet with lots of other guitars, and I never took it out of the house. I played it occasionally but probably not but 3 or 4 hours total. I don't play much anymore and have moved on to other interests. Here's the description from the internet:
The Artcore Custom is the flagship of the Artcore series, featuring beautiful maple bodies and maple/walnut set-in neck construction, producing a warm yet punchy tone. Wood control knobs and matching pick guard enhance the exquisite appearance of the Artcore Custom.
Features:
Neck Material: 5pc Maple/ Walnut
Neck Type: Artcore Custom set-in
Body: Flamed Maple top/back/sides
Frets: Medium frets
Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
Inlay: Artcore Custom inlay
Bridge: ART1 bridge
HW Color: Gold
This is the rarer model with the floating pickup mounted to the pickguard, and the tone and volume controls are mounted to the pick guard. There are reviews and demo videos on the internet. These guitars are amazing for the price. It has a great jazz sound. The action is nice, very easy to play. The original hard shell case is included.
The price is $550, and shipping will be around $35-$40 in the lower 48. I will accept Paypal.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2013 5:39 pm
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What a beautiful guitar...the kind you'd want to play at a presidential ball. Just super classy.
I really wish I could buy that one.
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Best regards,
Mike |
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billy tam R.I.P.
From:
baton rouge, louisiana
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Posted 9 Apr 2013 2:20 pm archtop
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Darvin, I really hope this one sells quickly before you make me dig in the cookie jar again. What a beauty. By the way fellows Darvin is a great guy to do business with.
Billy |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 9 Apr 2013 5:53 pm
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Now Billy, you know how happy you are when you get a new guitar. Thanks for the kind words, hope the Super Pro is still working well for you.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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billy tam R.I.P.
From:
baton rouge, louisiana
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 5:14 am archtop
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Darvin, If I had not just ordered a Benado Steel Dreams pedalboard I would tell you to start packing it up for a trip to the swampland. If for some reason it does not sell(unimaginable) maybe I can re-stock my cookie jar and work a deal.
Thanks,
Billy |
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Stephen Wells
From:
Jackson, Mississippi
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 5:33 am
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| I have one of these and I can tell you that it is the most jazz box for the buck that I've ever seen. This one has even prettier woods than mine. |
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Steven Meyrich
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 6:08 am
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How does this sound unplugged? Just wondering about the acoustic quality when not plugged in if you can comment on that. thanks
Steve |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 6:25 am
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Steven, I don't think I ever played it without being plugged in. I'll try it when I go home for lunch and see what it sounds like. Maybe some of the other guys that have these can comment.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Stephen Wells
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Jackson, Mississippi
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 6:27 am
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| Well, it is a laminated body so it's not as loud as a carved top, but I often use it in my teaching studio without plugging it in.It is certainly more than loud enough to practice without an amp. Mine is strung with 12-52 flatwounds. |
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Mike Harris
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 6:30 am
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I looked at these back when they were offered, along with Epiphone Joe Pass and Broadway. I liked the look and sound of the 105 but wound up buying a used Ibanez 95. I thought all the guitars mentioned sounded good through an amp and "okay" acoustically. I eventually got an all solid-wood Loar for an improved (IMO) acoustic sound.
You have to realize that most of the Gibsons (ES-175, e.g.) do not have solid woods either. The L series being an exception (a very pricey exception). |
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Darvin Willhoite
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Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2013 5:32 pm
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As Steven said, it can be heard acoustically, but it's not loud. This one has .012 flatwounds on it and sounds nice plugged in.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 12 Apr 2013 6:38 pm
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Still available, to the top for the weekend.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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