Ibanez AM93QA-VVH Artcore Expressionist Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Vintage Violin High Gloss

Name: Ibanez AM93QA-VVH Artcore Expressionist Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Vintage Violin High Gloss
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: AM93QA-VVH
Availability: InStock

Retailing in the region of £749.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Ibanez, the Ibanez AM93QA-VVH Artcore Expressionist Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Vintage Violin High Gloss is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Electric Guitars, additional Semi-Hollow Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

Description

The Ibanez AM93QA is a compact semi-hollow electric guitar that blends classic Artcore elegance with modern playability. With its smaller AM body, luxurious Quilted Ash woods and expressive Super 58 humbuckers, it delivers warm, punchy tones and singing sustain in a size that feels instantly familiar to solid body players.

Part of the Artcore Expressionist line, the AM93QA-VVH is built for guitarists who want the airy resonance of a semi-hollow without sacrificing comfort or control. The 3-piece Nyatoh/Maple neck, bound Macassar Ebony fingerboard and medium frets offer a smooth, precise playing experience, while the Gibraltar Performer bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece keep things stable and practical on stage or in the studio.

Artcore Expressionist heritage

The AM93QA-VVH sits within Ibanez’s Artcore Expressionist family, a range celebrated for bringing high-end hollow body tone and feel to working musicians. At the heart of this is a pair of Super 58 humbuckers, trusted by jazz greats for its warmth, balance and responsiveness. They excel at clean and edge-of-break-up tones, yet still have enough bite for more driven styles.

Compact semi-hollow AM body

Unlike larger jazz boxes, the AM body is slightly scaled down, making it a natural transition for players used to solid body electrics. You still get the airy resonance and sustain of a semi-hollow design, but with a tighter, more focused feel that’s easier to control at higher volumes. The compact 14.5″ width and comfortable body depth help reduce feedback and make long gigs or rehearsals less fatiguing.

Premium neck feel

The 3-piece Nyatoh and Maple neck is designed to provide a rich mid low response and excellent resonance, while remaining stable and comfortable in the hand. A bound Macassar Ebony fingerboard adds a touch of luxury and delivers tight lows, pronounced mids and a crisp attack in the highs. Combined with a 12″ radius and medium frets, the AM93QA-VVH offers accurate intonation, smooth bends and an inviting feel across all 22 frets.

Key Features

Compact AM semi-hollow body: The smaller AM body offers the resonance and sustain of a semi-hollow design in a more manageable size, ideal for players coming from solid body guitars who want hollow body tone without the bulk.
3-piece Nyatoh & Maple neck: The 3-piece neck construction enhances stability and resonance, while the bound Macassar Ebony fingerboard and medium frets give a smooth, precise playing surface with tight lows, strong mids and clear highs.
Super 58 pickups: These humbuckers provide moderate output with a vintage-voiced character, delivering warm cleans, balanced articulation and excellent dynamic response across jazz, blues and classic rock styles.
Gibraltar Performer bridge & Quik Change III tailpiece: ;Offers solid tuning stability and rich sustain, with low profile saddles for comfortable right hand feel. While the Quik Change III tailpiece makes string changes faster and more straightforward.

Specifications

Body

Top Material: Quilted Ash
Sides Material: Quilted Ash
Back Material: Quilted Ash
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck

Neck Material: 3-Piece Nyatoh/Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Profile: AM Expressionist
Neck Joint: Set-In
Fingerboard Material: Bound Macassar Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12” (305 mm)
Position Inlays: Acrylic Block
Fret Type: Medium
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Type: Plastic
Nut Width: 1.7” (43 mm)
Scale Length: 24.7” (628 mm)

Hardware

Bridge: Gibraltar Performer
Tailpiece: Quik Change III
Tuning Machines: Ibanez
Hardware Finish: Gold

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Super 58 Humbucker
Neck Pickup: Super 58 Humbucker
Pickup Configuration: HH
Electronics Type: Passive
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch

Miscellaneous

Strings: D’Addario EXL140
String Gauges: .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
Accessories: Hex Wrench

Additional information

Weight	22.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Ibanez

Ibanez is a Japanese guitar and bass manufacturer with roots dating back to the early 1900s, officially established under the Hoshino Gakki company. Known for innovation and versatility, Ibanez produces a wide range of instruments, from beginner-friendly models to high-end signature guitars used by some of the world’s leading musicians. Their designs often feature sleek body shapes, fast necks, and powerful pickups that appeal to players across genres like rock, metal, jazz, and fusion. With popular ranges such as the RG, S, and Artcore series, Ibanez has built a strong reputation in the UK for reliability, playability, and exceptional value for musicians at every level.

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