Ibanez AF105f

[Sandor]

I was looking around ebay and came accross this. eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

I've never seen this model before. All the ibanez archtops I've played have been two humbucker configurations.

Anyone have one, or played one?

[Bflat]

Hi,

I have that one. It is a fine guitar for the price. I wound up switching the pickup to a kent armstrong because the treble side sounded kind of thin. I also moved the controls to the body and got a different pick guard.

It has been a really reliable instrument. It does feed back when played at a high volume but has a nice tone at moderate levels.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

[Sandor]

is it noticeably better sounding than the lower level ibanez archtops, or is a lot of it just the cosmetics? If the price doesn't go too much higher, I may be tempted.

[spiral]

Originally Posted by Bflat

I have that one. It is a fine guitar for the price. I wound up switching the pickup to a kent armstrong because the treble side sounded kind of thin.

+1. Great guitar. Really well made. I thought the stock pickup was crappy (muddy / flat) so Bflat was wise to swap a Kent Armstrong in. That model is discontinued so that is likely why you haven't seen it before.

[woyvel]

Here's one I played and considered purchasing a few months ago. It's still available according to this website. Nice guitar. I really wanted a 2nd pickup.

Bernunzio Uptown Music - Guitar Sales, Banjo Sales, Stringed Instruments, Vintage instruments, Rochester, NY (585) 473-6140

[caravan]

I noticed that one too. It's not a one-of-a-kind, but I don't think they made very many of them. They still have the same top thickness as the other AF105's. I'd like to see Ibanez make these with thinner tops.

[Bflat]

I have had two other basic artcores that were decent but the af105 is a better playing guitar. Components are far superior than the lower end models. I see the 105's on craigslist occasionally for around $400. They are discontinued but aren't rare.

If you can get one for $400 you'll be pretty satisfied.

[Sandor]

cool, thanks for the info guys

[Bflat]

Wow, check out this craigslist ad:

Ibanez AF105F PRICE REDUCED!


It already has an upgraded pickup for only $380

[burchyk]

Had one. I agree with everything said above. Swapping pickup for Kent Armstrong PAF made huge improvement. The nut had to go too. I also think that body woods are too thick or braced too heavily, yet it still could go into feedback at times. Otherwise it was a nicely built guitar for the money. Is it worth $400? Yes