Ibanez AM-205AV (Antique Violin) 1987

Ibanez AM-205AV Artist 1987

Ibanez's full hollow model "AM-205" that appeared in 1982.Made in Japan, initial production was carried out by Fuji Gen, but after mid-1986 production moved to Terada Musical Instruments, which continued to manufacture its successor model, the AM200, until 1991.

Initially, it was part of the "Artist" series, and in 1987 it was moved to the newly established "Artstar" series.

The model that has arrived this time is the 1987 "AM-205AV" manufactured by Terada.Weight is 3.49kg.

"AM205" uses a compact semi-hollow double cutaway body with an antique violin color.The arched top is made of burl mahogany with f-holes and ivory multi-binding.The back and sides are also burl mahogany, with a maple center block.

The neck has a mahogany set neck construction, and features a 22-fret ebony fingerboard, ivory binding, pearl and abalon split block inlays, and a "SUPER EDITION" inlay on the 21st fret.

The pickup is equipped with two gold-covered "Ibanez Super 58" humbuckers, each with independent volume/tone controls.It features a Gibraltar II-style Tune-O-Matic bridge, Quik Change II tailpiece, cow bone nut, black pickguard, Sure Grip II knobs, Smooth Tuner pegs, and more.

There were sibling models such as the AM50, AM100, and AM70, and although production of the AM205 ended in 1987, it was quickly succeeded by its successor, the AM200.Since then, a new model with the same name has appeared again in 2014.It's a nice model with the look and sound suitable for Japan vintage.

Model name: AM205 (1982?1987) / AM-205
Year(s) offered : 1982?1987
Sold in Worldwide
Made in: Japan
Finish(es) : Antique Violin (AV)

Body type: Hollow body
Dimensions: 420mm / 355mm / 42mm
Top: Material: Burl mahogany (laminated)
Binding: Ivory multi-ply
Back/sides : Burl mahogany
Neck joint: Set-in
Bridge: Gibraltar II
Tailpiece: Quik Change II
Pickguard: Black
Knob style: Sure Grip II (gold)
Hardware color: Gold
Neck type: Stagemaster
Neck material: 1-piece mahogany
Scale length: 628mm/ 24?"
Fingerboard material: Ebony w/ ivory binding
Fingerboard inlays: Pearl/ abalone split block w/ "Super Edition" at 21 fret
Frets: 22 / medium nickel silver
Nut: Bone (43mm)
Machine heads:
1982 : VelveTune
1983?1984 : VelveTune II
1985?1987 : Smooth Tuner
Bridge pickup : Ibanez Super 58 (H) passive/alnico
Neck pickup: Ibanez Super 58 (H) passive/alnico
Controls: Two volumes / two tones / 3-way toggle pickup selector
Output jack: ?" stereo box (face mounted)

This guitar is pretty nice.Ibanez has a strong impression of metal guitars, but it was originally a manufacturer that produced hollow models such as semi-acoustic guitars.The heathered grain is wonderful, and since it's made in Japan, it's well made and has a reliable finish.It was cheaper at the time, but it's still a bargain to be able to buy it for around 200,000 yen.Best of all, it looks great!

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[Accessories] Ibanez leather gig case

[Appearance/Condition] In addition to dull parts, there are signs of use such as discoloration and deterioration due to aging, scratches, and small dents.

[Truss rod] There is plenty of room

[Frets] About 80%~

[Neck] Straight

[Nut width] Approx. 43mm
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