Ibanez AS53 Semi-Hollow Guitar Transparent Black Flat

Body & Top Materials: The double-cutaway semi-hollow body is crafted with laminated sapele top, back, and sides, providing warm, rich midrange tones with clear resonance 

Neck: A mahogany (or later nyatoh) set-in Artcore neck with a bound rosewood (or walnut/laurel) fingerboard, delivering smooth feel and a familiar, ergonomic profile 

Scale & Frets: 24.7″ (628 mm) scale length with 22 medium frets and a 305 mm (12″) radius—ideal for chordal comfort and lead flexibility 

Tone: The sapele body and quality humbuckers deliver a warm, airy tone with enough brightness to cut through mixes—making it suitable for many genres

Comfort: Compact semi-hollow body is comfortable for players accustomed to solid‑body guitars, easing the transition to hollow‑style instruments

Versatility: Users and experts praise its performance across jazz, blues, rockabilly, country, funk, and fusion styles .

Aesthetic Appeal: Many buyers highlight the transparent black finish as both elegant and eye-catching—ideal for stage presence .