With vintage guitars as popular as they’ve become, their cost has skyrocketed in recent years. Now, Ibanez proudly offers Artcore Vintage—the alternative to pricey vintage instruments. The Artcore Vintage "aging" process applies to hardware and other appointments, as well as the body, giving each guitar a convincingly real, worn appearance. The body is crafted using maple, which works perfectly with the semi-hollowbody shape to create a delightful balance of warmth across the mid to low-end, with a brilliant clarity across the upper mids and high-end. Ibanez has employed a set-in neck joint to fuse together the neck and body, creating a reassuringly sturdy feel in the hand. The slender Artcore neck profile allows you to glide along the neck at speed. Married to the neck is a bound rosewood fingerboard, which is home to 22 medium frets that are adorned with aged white block inlays to guide your way. Thanks to the fingerboard binding, transitions between each fret feels smooth and effortless. The AMV10A-TCL is equipped with a pair of Classic Elite humbuckers, which are fitted in the neck and bridge positions respectively. Control comes in the form of a 3-way pickup selector switch, a master volume pot and a master tone pot. Fitted to the body is an ART-1 bridge, which is partnered with a Quik Change III tailpiece. Both work dutifully to optimise intonation and sustain. The tobacco burst low gloss finish allows the natural grain of the maple to shine through, whilst the purposely distressed finish creates a knowingly vintage aesthetic.