Ibanez AS93FML-VLS Lefty | 2020
The Ibanez AS93FML-VLS the left-handed version of the popular Artcore Expressionist AS93FM is now available as a used example in great condition, complete with its original hard case, at Sun-Sounds Music Shop in Sliema, Malta. This is a premium semi-hollowbody electric guitar from Ibanez's Artcore Expressionist series, introduced around 2018 and built in Indonesia. The "FML" denotes the left-handed configuration, while "VLS" stands for the stunning Violin Sunburst finish; a classic burst with flamed maple figuring that gives it an elegant, vintage-inspired look reminiscent of iconic semi-hollow designs like the Gibson ES-335, but at a more accessible price point.
The Super 58 pickups deliver a balanced, detailed sound: rich lows, articulate mids, and sweet highs without muddiness; perfect for chord-melody jazz, blues leads, indie rock, or anything where you want that woody semi-hollow character with reduced feedback compared to fully hollow designs. This particular example is described as being in great condition; no major dings, scratches, or playability issues noted; and it comes with a hard case for protection during transport or storage. As a used left-handed model, it's a rare find, especially in Malta/Europe where lefty options are limited.
SPECS
- Model: AS93FML (left-handed version)
- Series: Artcore Expressionist
- Body Type: Semi-hollow with solid center block (for reduced feedback and enhanced sustain)
- Top: Laminated flamed maple
- Back & Sides: Laminated flamed maple
- Body Binding: Ivory multi-ply
- Body Dimensions:
Length: 489 mm (19 1/4")
Width: 400 mm (15 3/4")
Max Depth: 67 mm (2 5/8")
- Neck Type: AS Expressionist profile, 3-piece Nyatoh/Maple, set-in
- Scale Length: 628 mm (24.7")
- Nut Width: 43 mm
- Fingerboard: Bound Macassar Ebony (or ebony equivalent)
- Fingerboard Radius: 305 mmR (12")
- Frets: 22 medium frets
- Fretboard Inlays: Acrylic block (white/pearl-style)
- Neck Pickup: Super 58 (H) humbucker, passive, Alnico
- Bridge Pickup: Super 58 (H) humbucker, passive, Alnico
- Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 3-way toggle pickup selector
- Bridge: Gibraltar Performer bridge
- String Spacing: 10.5 mm (0.41")
- Tailpiece: Quik Change III
- Hardware: Gold-plated accents
- Factory Strings: D'Addario EXL140 (.010 / .013 / .017 / .030 / .042 / .052)
- Factory Tuning: Standard E (1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E)
- Finish: Violin Sunburst (VLS)
- Country of Origin: Indonesia
- Year Range: Introduced around 2018, available through 2026+


























