Ibanez AM153FM-ATT Artstar Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Antique Tobacco Burst

Name: Ibanez AM153FM-ATT Artstar Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Antique Tobacco Burst
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: AM153FM-ATT
Availability: InStock

£1,169.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Ibanez, the Ibanez AM153FM-ATT Artstar Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Antique Tobacco Burst 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 AM153FM Artstar is a compact semi-hollow electric that blends classic jazz-box elegance with the comfort and feel of a smaller body. With its Flamed Maple construction, Super 58 humbuckers and premium appointments, it delivers warm, articulate tones and impressive sustain in a stage-ready finish.

Originally introduced in the early ’80s, the AM shape takes the traditional semi-hollow formula and scales it down slightly — making it a natural step for solid body players who want that airy, open sound without a bulky body. Add in a slick Macassar Ebony fretboard, a rock-solid Gibraltar Artist bridge and a versatile Tri-Sound switch, and you have a refined workhorse that can cover everything from straight-ahead jazz to blues, soul, indie and classic rock.

Compact semi-hollow design

The AM153FM keeps the depth and construction of a traditional semi-hollow, but with a slightly smaller 14.5″ body width. That compact footprint makes it more comfortable for long sets, easier to handle on tighter stages and instantly familiar for players coming from solid body instruments, while still delivering the warm, punchy tone and natural sustain semi-hollows are known for.

Artstar build quality

Part of Ibanez’s professional-grade Artstar series, the AM153FM is built with the kind of attention to detail usually reserved for far more expensive instruments. A bone nut, bound Macassar Ebony fretboard and carefully executed Artstar fret edge treatment give you a smooth, fast playing surface with precise intonation and a luxurious feel under the fingers — ideal for intricate chord work and expressive soloing.

Flamed Maple body with classic aesthetics

With a Flamed Maple top, back and sides, the AM153FM looks as sophisticated as it sounds. The Maple construction offers a bright, clear response with defined note separation, perfect for complex voicings and melodic lines. Finished in Antique Tobacco Burst, the figuring in the wood is highlighted beautifully under stage lights, while the acrylic and abalone block inlays add a touch of vintage-inspired class.

Super 58 pickups & Tri-Sound versatility

Ibanez Super 58 humbuckers are renowned for their moderate output and vintage-flavoured voice, giving you smooth jazz cleans, soulful blues tones and rich overdrive with plenty of clarity. The Tri-Sound switch unlocks three distinct voices from the neck humbucker, expanding your tonal palette without complicating the control layout, so you can move from warm, rounded chords to more cutting, single coil-like textures in an instant.

Key Features

Compact AM Artstar semi-hollow body: The slightly smaller AM body offers the airy resonance of a semi-hollow with a more manageable size.
Flamed Maple construction: Delivers bright, articulate tones with excellent note definition. The striking grain and Antique Tobacco Burst finish give the guitar a timeless, high-end look that stands out in any setting.
Premium Artstar neck & hardware: The 3-piece Nyatoh and Maple neck with bound Macassar Ebony fretboard offers a rich midrange response and fast, comfortable feel. Medium frets with Artstar fret edge treatment enhance playing comfort, while the Gibraltar Artist bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece provide stable tuning, solid sustain and quick, hassle-free string changes.
Super 58 humbuckers with Tri-Sound switch: The Super 58 pickups provide classic, vintage-style output that excels at smooth cleans and dynamic overdrive. Paired with a Tri-sound switch on the neck pickup, you gain three distinct tonal options from a single humbucker.

Specifications

Body

Top Material: Flamed Maple
Sides Material: Flamed Maple
Back Material: Flamed Maple
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Neck

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

Hardware

Bridge: Gibraltar Artist
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
Other Switches: Tri-Sound Switch

Miscellaneous

Strings: D’Addario EXL140
String Gauges: .010/.013/.017/.030/.042/.052
Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case (Included)
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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