{"product_id":"ibanez-artcore-se500-vls-12-01","title":"Ibanez Artcore SE500-VLS-12-01","description":"2010s Ibanez Artcore SE500-VLS-12-01 Jazz box! Replaced tuners. Has a stable crack running between pickups (reflected in price). $1199 with HSC!\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eThe Ibanez Artcore SE500-VLS-12-01 is a Chinese-made semi-hollow electric guitar, part of the widely respected Artcore series. Designed to offer vintage-inspired tones with modern reliability, the SE500 features classic aesthetics, smooth playability, and warm, resonant sound, making it an accessible option for players seeking the character of a traditional semi-hollow body guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eBody: Maple top, back, and sides with center block\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eNeck: Mahogany, set-neck construction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eFingerboard: Bound rosewood with 22 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eScale Length: 24.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"663\"\u003ePickups: Two humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eControls: Two volumes, two tones, 3-way pickup selector switch\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eBridge: ART-1 Tune-O-Matic style with Quik Change III tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eHardware: Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eFinish: Vintage Sunburst (VLS)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eThe Ibanez Artcore SE500-VLS-12-01 delivers smooth, warm tones typical of a semi-hollow design, with its maple body providing a balanced mix of brightness and resonance. The mahogany neck adds warmth and sustain, while the rosewood fingerboard offers comfortable playability. The dual humbuckers provide rich, full-bodied tones ideal for jazz, blues, and classic rock, with responsive dynamics both clean and overdriven. The 3-way selector switch allows access to neck, bridge, and combined pickup configurations, while individual volume and tone controls enable precise tonal shaping. The ART-1 bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece improve tuning stability and simplify string changes. Finished in a Vintage Sunburst, the SE500 pairs elegant looks with practical performance for players seeking a versatile and reliable semi-hollow instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eChina\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"shoppaulsboutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49274055721187,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2210\/6595\/files\/9428a8a0-IMG_4271-scaled.png?v=1784283234","url":"https:\/\/paulsboutique.ca\/products\/ibanez-artcore-se500-vls-12-01","provider":"shopPaulsBoutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}