Gone: 1985 Ibanez Artist AS-80

danishbacon

I picked this up not long ago, but a turn of events lead me to ending up with two 335s. As I’m on an ‘only guitar’ quest and a 335 is staying, one has got to go. 

1985, all original with Gibraltar II bridge and Super 58s pickup. Body is Birch ply with maple block which I believe was only done for a year or so. The AS-80 is already a rare bird, a birch one even more so. 

Comes with what I presume is the original case as it won’t fit a standard sized 335, this one is a tad narrower. 

£950 happy to post at cost as have sourced some packing materials. 

JonHosker

Price for this tasty axe?

Fuengi

Lovely. Any price? 

danishbacon

@JonHosker and @Fuengi updated, had hit return by mistake before finishing the post. 

spark240

Cool...I have an AS50....does the 80 have the Coil Taps?

danishbacon

spark240 said:

Cool...I have an AS50....does the 80 have the Coali Taps?

It does not, straight PAF goodness

danishbacon

Weekend bump

Funkfingers

danishbacon said:
Super 58s ... straight PAF goodness

Hell, yeah! Great pickups. 

danishbacon

Up

Fifty9

Which one is staying then Fred?

brooom

That's a beauty of a guitar.

danishbacon

Fifty9 said:

Which one is staying then Fred?

Something with the same shape and too coincidental of a connection.

If anyone is on the fence about this, I bought a calliper so I can now field the most challenging of girth questionnaire. Go on, I dare you. 

brucegill

Lower bout width please

danishbacon

brucegill said:

Lower bout width please

Skinny top, fat bottom, how I like them. Would you like it measured across or around?

brooom

A caliper, a kitchen scale, yep you are now ready for the forum's distinctive clientele...

gringopig

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danishbacon

gringopig said:

Can you tell me the width of the nut please?

Depends, are you buying or just watching?

edit: just for those who have not been reading other loosely related threads, it’s a joke if you want width of but measured, ask and it shall be done, with pleasure and calliper. 

danishbacon

Ibanez gone to graze new pastures

petestrat62

I am now the proud owner of this fine guitar. Thanks Fred. I have already ordered a set of Ibanez knobs and am trying to decide on the pickguard. Black or tortoise shell. Any suggestions. And in answer to the above question 43.44mm.

roberty

Congrats @petestrat62 I will miss looking at this

petestrat62

Thanks @roberty Knobs arrived today, I'm still waiting for a pickguard then I'll post a photo. Just to see if you approve.