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Description

The Artcore Bass series was designed for players that are used to solidbody basses but want the acoustic tone of a hollow body. The AFB200's 30.3" scale neck increases playing comfort, tone and natural low-end resonance while the acoustic body widens the palette of sounds at your disposal. The AFB200 features bridge and neck ACHB humbucking pickups that deliver classic tone, punch and extra output. The ART-1 wooden bridge gives the AFB200 an even more thumpin' natural acoustic sound. Its Sure Grip III knobs are designed for precise control with non-slip functionality and classic looks.

Case sold separately.
Ibanez AFB200 Bass Transparent Black Sunburst
Ibanez AFB200 Bass Transparent Black Sunburst
Ibanez AFB200 Bass Transparent Black Sunburst

Features

  • Artcore 3pc Maple/Mahogany set-in neck
  • Maple top/back/sides
  • Bound rosewood fretboard w/Pearl dot inlay
  • 22 Medium frets
  • Rosewood bridge
  • ACHB-2N neck pu
  • ACHB-2B bridge pu
  • Gold hardware
  • Case sold separately

Specs

  • Scale: 770mm/30.3"
  • Width at Nut: 42mm
  • Width at Last Fret: 63mm
  • Thickness at 1st: 21.5mm
  • Thickness at 12th: 24.5mm
  • Radius: 400mm

Warranty

Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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5

3 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Bass lessons1
  2. Great for unplugged sing alongs1
  3. Great with acoustic guitars1
  4. Jamming1
  5. Outdoors at a campfire or the beach1
Cons
  1. None at all1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced1
Pros
  1. Easy to play with the short scale1
  2. Fun To Play1
  3. Good Feel1
  4. Good Pick Up1
  5. Good Tone1

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • An excellent hollow body acoustic electric bass!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byMike Z

    fromSan Diego/Ocean Beach, CA

    I bought this bass back in 2015. It is all black and has the gold colored pick-ups. It has a nice, warm, mellow sound unplugged, plug it into an amp and get some good thump in the sound. This is a short scale bass, sounds really good with blues, folk and 60s rock songs. I recommend using the Honeytone 10W portable electric guitar amp and/or the Blackstar Fly 3W portable bass amp and changing the strings to a phosphor bronze type of strings. The sound can be varied using the 3 way switch. I love the vintage style, shape and colors!

  • Outstanding!

    5

    submitted11 years ago

    byScott

    fromLouisville, Kentucky

    Love the classic look! (white=cream though). Love the classic sound. Though not an acoustic, I play unplugged to practice and still get the sound I expect. Plugged in it is nice and thumpy making it perfect for jazz, blues, and classic early 60s sound rock. Only thing I did different with take home version was put on flatround strings (long scale).

  • Impressive bass!!

    5

    submitted12 years ago

    bySCOTT SEWELL

    fromTopeka, Kansas

    I've never owned a semi-hollow or a short-scale bass in my 30+ years of playing, but I'm thrilled with this Ibanez Artcore AFB200 bass. Plays great (action is low with no fret buzz), sounds great (has a classic, smooth tone), and it looks beautiful. It's a little more of a "cream" color and less white, but it's not that big of a deal. I've already had several compliments on the way this bass looks and sounds. Can't wait to start gigging with it!!

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byBeastborge37

    fromundisclosed

    Would this bass be good for contemporary and blue grass music

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it would.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byBeastborge37

    fromundisclosed

    Would this bass be good for contemporary and blue grass music

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it would.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJimmyT

    fromSonora ca

    What case will fit

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Thank you for your question. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byOkie From Muskogee

    fromNE Oklahoma

    Does this bass require short scale or long scale strings?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The AFB200 requires short scale strings

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJames

    fromNorth Carolin

    Is the pick guard removable without leaving visible holes in the bass front.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's going to leave at least one.