Ibanez Artcore Vintage Bass

Guitarists aren't the only musicians who get to enjoy the time-honored look, unique feel and open sound of a hollowbody instrument. The Ibanez Artcore Vintage Bass series is an eye-catching lineup of 4- and 5-string models that would impress any serious groover. By applying an "aging" process to various appointments and hardware, Ibanez gives each Artcore Vintage bass an old-fashioned, worn-down appearance that could easily have them mistaken for an authentic relic, straight out of a museum.

For a bass that delivers a natural low-end sustain and offers a wide palette of tones, check out the AFB200 4-String Bass. A best seller, this beauty has a long scale neck for effortless playability and is equipped with a pair of Classic Elite Bass pickups for exceptional versatility. Strap on the AFB200 and you'll have no problem turning heads in your direction. For that matter, the same can be said for the AGB200. Boasting a single-cutaway body, Gibraltar II bridge and Quick Change III tailpiece for easy string changes, this killer bass can handle everything from jazz standards to country classics.

As mentioned earlier, Ibanez also offers a 5-string in their Artcore Vintage Bass series; like the 4-string version, the AGB205 packs 2 Classic Elite pickups into a single-cutaway hollowbody for a broad array of sounds and also has a Quick Change III tailpiece combined with a Gibraltar III bridge. Of course, the addition of a 5th string provides even more scale possibilities, making this bass ideal for musicians who like to play with a bit more intricacy.

By now you're probably convinced that you're in the right place for a hollowbody bass, so dive in whenever you're ready and make a pick. Hollowbody basses were very popular in the '60 and '70s - and thanks to the Ibanez Artcore Vintage series, a new generation of bassists can enjoy everything that makes hollowbodies special, but at a price that won't cost an arm and a leg.