IBANEZ AG95QA DBS Dark Brown Sunburst / Hollow Body Type / Artcore Expressionist Series / AG95QA-DBS / PW25120285

** IBANEZ AG95QA DBS Dark Brown Sunburst **

Demo model like NEW (New Strings & Full Setup by our Guitar Tech)

Original cardbox and accessories included.

The Ibanez AG95QA DBS fits perfectly within the Artcore Expressionist universe: an elegant hollow body inspired by classic traditional jazz archtops, yet designed with a modern, accessible, and highly comfortable approach. Where some hollow bodies can feel bulky or demanding, this AG95QA focuses above all on balancing comfort, warm tone, and refined aesthetics.

The Dark Brown Sunburst finish beautifully highlights the quilted ash used for the top, back, and sides. The wood’s wavy figuring creates deep, shifting reflections — almost satin-like under certain lighting — giving the instrument a very organic visual presence. The cream binding, block inlays, and gold hardware reinforce the upscale vintage aesthetic without becoming excessive. The overall impression is one of quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, with the characteristic charm of fine compact archtops.

One of the AG95QA’s greatest strengths lies in its AG format: a hollow body more compact than a traditional large jazz box. The body remains fully hollow, preserving genuine acoustic resonance, but its reduced dimensions make the instrument far more comfortable for everyday use. It sits naturally against the player, causes less fatigue during long sessions, and provides a very pleasant, almost intimate playing experience. Guitarists accustomed to solid bodies or compact semi-hollows will adapt to it immediately.

The construction inspires confidence. The three-piece nyatoh/maple set neck provides rigidity and stability, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard adds precision and speed under the fingers. The attack remains crisp, with well-defined highs and excellent note separation in complex chords. Even unplugged, the guitar resonates beautifully: the body vibrates generously and already hints at the harmonic richness available once amplified.

Equipped with the renowned Super 58 pickups, this AG95QA delivers an especially warm and singing tonal character. The neck pickup offers round, woody, highly musical lows — perfect for jazz, blues, or clean melodic lines. The bridge pickup brings more clarity and attack while retaining a very controlled smoothness. You get that slightly muted vintage character typical of great hollow bodies, with excellent dynamics and plenty of air around the notes. Even with a light crunch, the sound remains articulate and expressive without excessive harshness. The guitar always retains that sense of acoustic depth and harmonic richness characteristic of fully hollow instruments.

The neck is particularly comfortable: neither too thin nor too bulky, making it equally suited for rich jazz chords, expressive blues phrasing, or more modern technical passages. The feel is immediate and natural, with a fluidity that encourages long playing sessions. The compact format contributes greatly to this overall comfort and makes the instrument surprisingly accessible for a hollow body.

Ultimately, this AG95QA DBS is an expressive, warm, and refined hollow body that successfully combines the traditional character of jazz archtops with a highly convincing modern ergonomics. It will particularly appeal to guitarists seeking a true sonic personality, plenty of resonance, and an inspiring instrument capable of both beautifully mellow cleans and soft, organic crunch tones. An elegant, musical, and endearing guitar with real soul.

Specifications:
Artcore Expressionist Series
Serial: PW25120285
Weight: 2.850 kg
Hollow Body Electric Guitar, GB10 George Benson style
Body: Quilted Ash
Top: Quilted Ash
3-piece Nyatoh/Maple set neck
Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
Frets: 22 medium
Scale length: 628 mm (24.75")
Nut width: 43 mm
Radius: 305 mm
Pickups: Ibanez Super 58
Controls: 2 volume / 2 tone
3-way selector switch
Bridge: Gibraltar Performer
Tailpiece: VT06
Hardware: Gold
Factory strings: D’Addario EXL140 (10-52)