1984 Ibanez Japan AM205AV Artist Series Semi Hollowbody w/Kahler (Antique Violin)

1984 Ibanez Japan AM205AV Artist Series Semi Hollowbody w/Kahler (Antique Violin)Made by the Fujigen factory in Japan in 1984, the AM205 was a compact semi hollow design reminiscent of the Gibson ES 339. Arched burl mahogany top, back and sides with a maple center block, slim 60's style "Stagemaster" profile mahogany neck and a 22 fret ebony fingerboard (43mm nut width, 628mm scale length) with pearl abalone inlays, it weighs 3. 7kg's. Loaded with a professionally installed Kahler locking tremolo system (that works perfectly and

Gloss black finish on the body with a maple neck/fingerboard with black block inlays and binding (7

this is an example of the Fender USA Stratocaster Standard model that was made in the USA and sold primarily to the Japanese market

Good overall vintage condition with basic signs of wear and tear with a few cosmetic dings to be seen

Slim compact body and weighs 3

Factory loaded with a pair of Seymour Duncan pickups and Gotoh hardware

Missing battery door/snap

these rarely surface in Australia

the previous owner swapped the pickups for a set of seldom seen Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Jaguar pickups that sound perfect

A very simple Japanese shredder

Frets have some play wear but were polished and levelled

Although many Japanese guitars claim to be "Ibanez"

Loaded with the original Yamaha "SGH-1SOB"pickups with coil splits on the tone knobs along with the original bridge