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Hollowbody Bass Guitar with Linden Top, Back, and Sides, 3-piece Maple/Nyatoh Neck, Walnut Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Transparent Black Sunburst
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Big Hollowbody Bass Tone

The Ibanez AFB200 hollowbody 4-string electric bass guitar gives you the feel of an electric bass with the acoustic tone of a hollowbody. Part of Ibanez's Artcore Bass series, this set-neck bass has an all-linden body with a 3-piece maple/nyatoh neck and bound walnut fretboard. You'll enjoy the warm and full sound you get from the hollowbody and dual Classic Elite humbucking pickups. The AFB200 is suited for any style of music that you play, and with its classy looks, you can use it everywhere from swanky corporate gigs to weddings to hole-in-the-wall bars. Find that big, warm, acoustic-like tone you have been looking for with the Ibanez AFB200 hollowbody bass guitar.

Acoustic body with linden top, back, and sides provides a bright and naturally expressive tone

There's no substitute for the mellow and naturally resonant sound of an electric bass with an acoustic body. Ibanez built their AFB200 hollowbody bass to capture the fat warmth of a classic hollowbody, which is why they built it with an all-laminate linden body. Whether you're playing rockabilly, blues, jazz, or any number of modern styles, you're going to love the character the AFB200 hollowbody bass guitar brings to your music.

Humbucking pickups deliver punchy bass

Ibanez basses are used in every style of music from metal to rock to jazz and country. The versatile pickups in the AFB200 give you warm, full tones that are ideal for any gig. These pickups complement the hollowbody design perfectly with extra output and punch. Bassists at Sweetwater are sure you'll be impressed with the sound of this unique bass.

A neck designed for comfort and performance

The slightly shorter 30" scale of the Ibanez AFB200 is extremely comfortable to play. A set maple/nyatoh neck topped with a walnut fretboard feels great thanks to its Artcore Bass neck profile. The 15.75" radius makes the entire fingerboard easy to reach, and the cutaway body design lets you access the upper fretboard without any issues. There's no question about it, the Ibanez AFB200 was made to be played.

Ibanez AFB200 Hollowbody 4-string Electric Bass Guitar Features:

  • Hollowbody bass tones with the feel of an electric
  • Linden back, sides, and top offer big hollowbody sound
  • Set-in 3-piece maple/nyatoh neck with 30.3" scale
  • Classic Elite humbucking pickups deliver classic tone and punch
  • Comfortable Artcore Bass neck shape

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: AFB Hollowbody
  • Body Material: Linden
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color: Transparent Black Sunburst
  • Neck Material: 3-piece Nyatoh/Maple
  • Neck Shape: Artcore
  • Neck Joint: Set Neck
  • Radius: 15.75"
  • Fingerboard Material: Walnut
  • Fingerboard Inlay: White Dots
  • Number of Frets: 22, Medium
  • Scale Length: 30.3"
  • Nut Width: 1.653"
  • Nut Material: Plastic
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: ART-1 Wood Bridge with FBT40 Tailpiece
  • Tuners: Ibanez Die-cast
  • Neck Pickup: Classic Elite Bass Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Classic Elite Bass Humbucker
  • Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Strings: .050-.105
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AFB200TKS

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Rated 5/5

Beautiful in Looks & Sound

I had originally put a different acoustic bass on order until I saw this one. I decided to give it a try in the demo room and fell in love with it. I am mediately put flat wound strings on it and I love the sound. It's full and rich and sounds quite a bit differently than my Ibanez Cerro. That was what I was looking for. It's lightweight and plays easily.
Music background: Travelled around the world in the 1980s and early 1990s. I play at my church as well as lead our youth worship band. I am an instructor with Rock 4 the Rock worship band camp.
Rated 4.5/5

Keeper

Bass is a secondary instrument for me. Had a cheap acoustic bass that I enjoyed plucking on but wanted something better. Did a lot of research and knew I wanted a short scale.Decided on this.The cost of a Gretsch could'nt be justified and did'nt care for the red finish of their offerings. Ordered this with setup and flatwounds. Was not sure about short scale flats because of the trapeze tailpiece. No real fault of sweetwater techs but the set up was not to my tastes. They asked all the right questions but as a secondary instrument I did'nt have answers. Raised the action and lowered the pickups a bit. Also put a little piece of foam between the pickguard and pickup ring as there was an audible vibration. Definitely a keeper. Thanks again Brandt Miller.
Rated 5/5

Beautiful

This was a gift for my boyfriend's birthday. He is an avid player and always wanted an Artcore. He didn't know they made a bass in the series let alone a hollow body. The sound/tone is amazing. It's an overall beautiful bass.
Rated 4.5/5

The AFB 200 is back!

I've been eyeing up a used AFB for quite awhile. I really wanted a good hollow body for that bluegrass thump. I ended up going with new. This bass has bottom for days! I was impressed by the build quality, at this price point. Binding is smooth and the finish is great. It's also 3 pounds lighter than my Stingray. I practiced with it last night and the band was blown away by the tone, through my Bassman amp and Rumble 410. I can't wait to hear it through both 410s! This bass deserves a hard case and... here at Sweetwater, you'll get one that fits like a glove. Very pleased and very pleased (as always) with the Sweetwater experience.
Rated 4/5

Bass is great. Service is excellent

The bass came in and my kid opened it and played it before giving it to me (it is mine not his). Only gripe I have is how Ibenez placed protective thim foam on places on the actual bass that has made it difficult to remove without potentially scratching the surface. The service from Sweetwater was excellent. 4 stars for my displeasure with packaging, which I know was done for a purpose, on the item and 5 stars for the customer service and bag of candy!
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