The Ibanez AS113 in Brown Sunburst is a refined Artstar semi-hollow electric combining traditional double-cut styling with a versatile electronics package and premium appointments.

Its spruce top is paired with flamed maple back and sides, while a 3-piece Nyatoh/Maple set neck and bound Macassar ebony fingerboard provide a smooth, substantial playing platform. A pair of Ibanez Super 58 Alnico humbuckers delivers the warm, articulate sound long associated with the company’s higher-specification hollow and semi-hollow instruments.

A dedicated Tri-Sound switch for the neck pickup adds parallel, single-coil and series operation, significantly expanding the tonal range beyond a conventional twin-humbucker semi-hollow.

This Pre-Owned Brown Sunburst example is offered in Very Good condition and includes a hardcase.

At A Glance

Pre-Owned Condition Report

Very Good Condition

This Ibanez AS113 Brown Sunburst is offered in Very Good condition.

Very Good condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and suitable for continued stage, studio, rehearsal and home use.

No faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.

What’s Included?

✔ Ibanez AS113 Brown Sunburst
✔ Hardcase

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This individual AS113 has been graded Very Good, making it an appealing choice for players who want a higher-specification semi-hollow instrument while benefiting from Pre-Owned value.

The Brown Sunburst finish works particularly well with the flamed maple back and sides and gold hardware, giving the guitar a traditional but distinctly upscale Artstar appearance.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This Pre-Owned Ibanez has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.

Our checks include:

• Neck Super 58 humbucker
• Bridge Super 58 humbucker
• Tri-Sound neck pickup switch
• Three-way pickup selector
• Individual volume controls
• Individual tone controls
• Output socket
• Frets
• Macassar ebony fingerboard
• Neck condition
• Tuning machines
• Gibraltar Artist bridge
• Quik Change III tailpiece
• Hardware
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Overall playability

The supplied hardcase is also checked for basic usability.

Service / Setup Work

All Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are set up and checked before leaving the shop.

Our assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup balance, bridge setup, hardware and overall playability.

Semi-hollow guitars can respond to changes in temperature and humidity, so slight setup movement during transport or acclimatisation can occur.

Why Choose The Ibanez AS113?

Super 58 Humbuckers

The Super 58 is one of Ibanez’s best-known hollowbody pickup designs.

These Alnico humbuckers are voiced around clarity, warmth and dynamic response rather than extreme output.

The neck pickup works particularly well for warm jazz and blues tones, while the bridge position adds extra focus for rock, fusion and more articulate lead playing.

Tri-Sound Neck Pickup Switching

A dedicated three-position switch expands the neck pickup beyond conventional humbucker operation.

The available modes are:

• Parallel
• Single-coil
• Series

This provides a much broader range of sounds than a traditional semi-hollow with only a three-way pickup selector.

Spruce Top

The AS113 uses a spruce top, paired with flamed maple back and sides.

Spruce is commonly associated with acoustic instruments and helps give this guitar its own voice within Ibanez’s semi-hollow range.

Flamed Maple Back And Sides

The flamed maple provides both visual character and the rigid laminated construction expected from a modern stage-friendly semi-hollow guitar.

Combined with the Brown Sunburst finish, the figuring gives the instrument a particularly elegant appearance.

Macassar Ebony Fingerboard

The bound Macassar ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, hard playing surface and adds to the premium feel of the instrument.

Acrylic and abalone block inlays complete the upscale Artstar aesthetic.

Why Choose A Semi-Hollow Guitar?

Semi-hollow guitars sit between solid-body electrics and fully hollow archtops.

The centre-block construction gives the instrument more acoustic resonance and openness than a solid guitar while providing greater feedback control than a completely hollow body.

That makes the format particularly effective for players covering several styles.

Clean tones can sound broad and expressive, while moderate overdrive adds harmonic richness without immediately losing definition.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Ibanez AS113 vs Gibson ES-335

The ES-335 is the historic reference point for this type of guitar. The AS113 follows the same broad semi-hollow concept but adds Ibanez’s Super 58 pickups and Tri-Sound switching for greater electronic flexibility.

AS113 vs Epiphone ES-335

An Epiphone ES-335 offers a straightforward route into classic semi-hollow sounds. The Ibanez moves further into premium territory with its ebony board, Super 58 pickups, upgraded fret treatment and additional switching.

AS113 vs Ibanez AS93

The AS93 is another strong Ibanez semi-hollow, but the AS113 sits higher within the range with a more premium Artstar specification and expanded electronics.

AS113 vs Fully Hollow Jazz Guitar

A full archtop can provide greater acoustic warmth and traditional jazz character. The AS113 is generally more manageable at higher stage volume and more versatile for rock and blues.

Who Is It For?

Jazz Players

The neck Super 58 offers the warm, smooth response required for traditional jazz tones while retaining plenty of note definition.

Blues Guitarists

The semi-hollow body reacts particularly well to touch-sensitive overdrive and dynamic volume control.

Rock Players

The bridge humbucker and centre-block construction allow the guitar to handle substantially more gain than a traditional full hollowbody.

Soul And R&B Players

Clean and lightly driven pickup combinations work particularly well for chordal playing, double-stops and melodic fills.

Fusion Players

The fast neck feel, ebony fingerboard and expanded switching give the AS113 plenty of range for more technical styles.

Studio Musicians

The Tri-Sound system makes it especially useful in recording situations where contrasting textures are required from a single instrument.

Suitable Genres And Uses

The Ibanez AS113 is particularly well suited to:

• Jazz
• Blues
• Blues rock
• Classic rock
• Soul
• R&B
• Fusion
• Pop
• Indie
• Alternative
• Funk
• Studio recording
• Session work
• Rhythm guitar
• Lead guitar
• Live performance

What Does The Tri-Sound Switch Do?

The Tri-Sound switch changes how the coils inside the neck Super 58 humbucker are connected.

Series

This is the fullest, most traditional humbucker setting.

Parallel

Both coils remain active but are connected differently, giving a cleaner and somewhat brighter response.

Single-Coil

One coil is selected for a leaner, more direct sound.

The feature is particularly useful because the three settings alter the fundamental response of the pickup rather than simply adjusting EQ.

Story & Context: Ibanez Artstar And The AS Series

Ibanez has a long history of building hollow and semi-hollow guitars, with its AS family becoming one of the company’s most recognisable traditional electric designs.

The Artstar range represents the more refined end of that approach, combining familiar semi-hollow construction with premium materials and hardware.

The AS113 joined the Artstar range in 2022, bringing together a spruce top, flamed maple body construction, Macassar ebony fingerboard and the company’s established Super 58 pickups.

The addition of Tri-Sound switching gives the model a particularly practical modern edge while retaining the traditional look and feel associated with a classic semi-hollow.

Technical Specifications

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The Super 58 pickups and Tri-Sound switching operate entirely passively.

Connect the guitar directly to an amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Higher-specification semi-hollow guitars can make particularly strong Pre-Owned purchases because their core value lies in construction, pickups and hardware rather than novelty features.

The AS113 combines Super 58 pickups, ebony fingerboard, premium fret treatment and flexible switching, giving it a specification that works equally well for traditional and contemporary players.

Every Pre-Owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually checked and assessed before sale.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Ibanez AS113 Brown Sunburst is a particularly strong semi-hollow for players who want traditional character without being locked into a purely vintage specification.

The spruce and flamed maple construction gives it the expected acoustic openness, while the Super 58 pickups and Tri-Sound switch make it far more flexible than its classic appearance initially suggests.

Best suited for: Jazz, blues, rock and fusion players wanting a refined, versatile semi-hollow.

Customers usually upgrade from: Ibanez Artcore models, Epiphone ES-series guitars and other mid-range semi-hollows.

Most commonly paired with: Clean valve amplifiers, low-gain overdrive, compressor, boost, delay and reverb.

Our tip: Spend time with the neck pickup’s Tri-Sound switch. The parallel and single-coil settings are especially useful for clean rhythm parts where the normal series humbucker sound may be too full.

Showroom feedback: The AS113 has the refinement expected from an Artstar, but it is the switching system that makes it especially useful as a working guitar rather than simply a traditional semi-hollow.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

You can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians
• Carefully checked new and Pre-Owned musical equipment
• Birmingham showroom
• More than 6,000 Excellent customer reviews
• Secure ordering
• Fast UK delivery
• Friendly support before and after your purchase
• Decades of experience with new and second hand musical equipment

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ibanez AS113 fully hollow?

No. The AS113 is a semi-hollow guitar with centre-block construction.

What pickups does it use?

It uses two Ibanez Super 58 Alnico humbuckers.

What does the Tri-Sound switch do?

It gives the neck pickup three operating modes: parallel, single-coil and series.

What is the fingerboard made from?

The fingerboard is bound Macassar ebony.

What scale length does it use?

The AS113 uses a 628mm / approximately 24.75" scale.

Does it have a bone nut?

Yes. Ibanez specifies a bone nut.

What bridge does it use?

It uses a Gibraltar Artist bridge with Quik Change III tailpiece.

Is it suitable for rock as well as jazz?

Yes. The centre-block construction and bridge Super 58 pickup allow it to handle overdrive and moderate gain very effectively.

Is a hardcase included?

Yes. This Pre-Owned example includes a hardcase.

What condition is it in?

It is offered in Very Good condition, showing normal evidence of careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.