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Ibanez AS93FML-VLS used in malta

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+

        €555.00Price

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