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Joerg (Jht)
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 - 3:24 pm:   

88 AFD Artfield Series

Hi, all ya hunters and collectors...I've got something to share with you - so now: relax, take a deep breath and dive into the world of the ARTFIELD, enjoy...

Jörg

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Taken from catalog ©1988 OCT 88087-100.000 Printed in Japan:

IBANEZ ARTFIELD

"When Ibanez began the development of ARTFIELD, the concept was to incorporate the finest hand-picked woods - bubinga, wenge, maple and mahogany - and design a seies of guitars that would use these fine materials to their best advantage. We didn't stop there. Combining the most advanced technology in the guitar industry with meticulous craftsmanship, the ARTFIELD line offers the player an unusually fine series of instruments to satisfy the most discriminating guitarist."


88 AFD5 AM-Z

AFD5 AM-Z
Body: Mahogany - Quilted Maple Top
Neck: Mahogany/Maple - 5ply
Fingerboard: Ebony, dot inlays, 24 frets
Machine Heads: Magnum locking pegs
Scale: - (24¾"?)
Pickups: HH-IBZ/USA (F1/F1)
Controls: - (No PU selector?. 2 Volume?, 2 Tri Sound?)
Bridge: HQ Tremolo
Tailpiece: n.a.
Control Knobs: Sure Grip
Truss Rod Cover: 2 layer Black/White
Hardware: Gold
Finishes: AM (Amber), CS (Cherry Sunburst)


88 AFD5 CS-Z

AFD5 CS-Z
(same specs as above, different finish)


88 AFD5 SPWR-Z

AFD5 SPWR-Z
Body: Mahogany - Bubinga/Quilted Maple 3ply Top
Neck: Mahogany/Maple - 5ply
Fingerboard: Ebony, dot inlays, 24 frets
Machine Heads: Magnum locking pegs
Scale: - (24¾"?)
Pickups: HH-IBZ/USA (F1/F1)
Controls: - (No PU selector?. 2 Volume?, 2 Tri Sound?)
Bridge: HQ Tremolo
Tailpiece: n.a.
Control Knobs: Sure Grip
Truss Rod Cover: 2 layer Black/White
Hardware: Gold
Finishes: AM (Amber), WR (Wine Red)


88 AFD5 CTTB-Z

AFD5 CTTB-Z
Body: Mahogany - Quilted Maple Top
Neck: Mahogany/Maple - 5ply
Fingerboard: Ebony, "Tree of Life" inlays, 24 frets
Machine Heads: Magnum locking pegs
Scale: - (24¾"?)
Pickups: HH-IBZ/USA (F1/F1)
Controls: - (No PU selector?. 2 Volume?, 2 Tri Sound?)
Bridge: HQ Tremolo
Tailpiece: n.a.
Control Knobs: Sure Grip
Truss Rod Cover: 2 layer Black/White
Hardware: Gold
Finishes: AM (Amber), TB (Transparent Blue)


88 AFD25 TB-Z

AFD25 TB-Z
Body: Mahogany - Quilted Maple Top
Neck: Mahogany/Maple - 5ply
Fingerboard: Ebony, dot inlays, 24 frets
Machine Heads: Magnum locking pegs
Scale: - (24¾"?)
Pickups: HH-IBZ/USA
Controls: - (No PU selector?. 2 Volume?, 2 Tri Sound?)
Bridge: HQ Tremolo
Tailpiece: n.a.
Control Knobs: Sure Grip
Truss Rod Cover: 2 layer Black/White
Hardware: Gold
Finishes: AM (Amber), TB (Transparent Blue)


88 AFD25 AM-Z

AFD25 AM-Z
(same specs as above, different finish)


88 AFD40 BG-Z

AFD40 BG-Z
Body: Bubinga
Neck: Mahogany/Maple - 5ply
Fingerboard: Ebony, dot inlays, 30 frets
Machine Heads: Chrome Magnum locking pegs
Scale: - (24¾"?)
Pickups: SH-IBZ/USA
Controls: - (No PU selector?. 2 Volume?, 2 Tri Sound?)
Bridge: Gold HQ Tremolo
Tailpiece: n.a.
Control Knobs: Dome Speed
Truss Rod Cover: 2 layer Black/White
Finishes: AM (Amber), TB (Transparent Blue)


88 AFD Details


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JohnS
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 - 3:57 pm:   

Joerg:

I fell in love with these guitars when I first saw pictures. But your pictures are much more detailed and fantastic!


The AFD25 AM-Z reminds me a lot of the PRS Santana. Why in the world did these not last in the lineup? They bolt necks are simply stunning.

Thanks for sharing.
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Joerg (Jht)
Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2001 - 3:25 am:   

John:

Why, oh why? - same with me: all of them staggering eye catchers, but as far as I could find out, only pretty few of them appeared in Europe (Netherlands, Austria and Germany are documented), probably none in the US and Austalian market (a lawsuit issue?). I'm sure I haven't been comatose back in '88...'90 but I couldn't get a grip or even a glance on one of them - weird! Maybe Jeff can give us a hint?

As the true heir of the then disappeared Artist series, imagine a AFD5/25 AM-Z with abalone block inlays, Gibraltar tail piece and Super58/TriSound... just having a vision :)
This seems to be one of the reasons why I remain with Ibanez (and what F***** and G***** haven't got): this unique kind of innovative perfectionism.

Back to reality :( - here's a list of links to some proud (european) owners

Marcus:
'90 AFD45BG
'88 catalog: AFD Series
'90 catalog: AFD Series

Patrick Sedoc:
'88 AFD5

Till next time with best wishes

Jörg
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patricio
Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2001 - 7:00 pm:   

hi jorg

nice pics
as a big artfield fan just take a look at my site
you will like it http://www.patricksedoc.com


enjoy and summer greetings
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patricio
Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2001 - 7:08 pm:   

hi fooks

let us just spam ibanez japan
to bring this guitars back in production
we could try and create a hype.......

patrick (patricio)
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PS10 (Spiro)
Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2001 - 11:55 pm:   

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