Artcore Club

[Grufolo]

In addition to what @B-Mac said, I believe spec wise the AGB260 is the same .... there isn't a clear one other than color.

Of course that's got to be my luck
I loved the seafoam green colour of the agb 260...

Thanks for the reply!

 

[mrperkolator]

Of course that's got to be my luck
I loved the seafoam green colour of the agb 260...

Thanks for the reply!

I saw one on reverb the other day, so they do pop up. It had minor damage near output jack iirc.

 

[B-Mac]

In addition to what @B-Mac said, I believe spec wise the AGB260 is the same as the AGB200 except for color. I did some digging myself to learn the differences between the models, and there isn't a clear one other than color. So if you're not picky on color, the AGB200 should still be for sale. Sweetwater has one right now. I've not played one, so I'm happy to hear of another person's account that they play well.

The AGB260 uses different body wood and different neck wood and different fretboard wood plus it has a pickguard. And the 260 really does sound different from the 200. Put your good headphones on for this video. I was quite surprised.

 

[B-Mac]

I used to like the agb 260 seafoam green, but it only seems to be available in a few unsold models

Be aware that the AGB200/200/260 are semi-hollow thin bodies compared to the AFB200 which is hollow body and thicker.

Bringing this up as you brought up both.

Please peruse through this thread for more info.

 

[Hurricane Jimmie]

Anything arrive today?

Yes!
My AGB200 came a day early on Wednesday.
Used it the next day for a 2 hour gig. A real nice bass!
Setup was fine right out of the box. It was a demo from Sweetwater. They said there was a nick on it somewhere, but I didn't see it...and I really didn't look.
It's going to get some gig time!
Thanks for your input and information on it. It really helped me to go forward with the purchase.

 

[Hurricane Jimmie]

Are you planning to swap strings? if so, which ones?

I'll leave the stock strings on for a while. They sound just fine to me.

 

[B-Mac]

Yes!
My AGB200 came a day early on Wednesday.
Used it the next day for a 2 hour gig. A real nice bass!
Setup was fine right out of the box. It was a demo from Sweetwater. They said there was a nick on it somewhere, but I didn't see it...and I really didn't look.
It's going to get some gig time!
Thanks for your input and information on it. It really helped me to go forward with the purchase.

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Sweet!

 

[B-Mac]

Status of club and member numbers:

Artcore Club Member List

#1 elroyjetsn
#2 YCBass
#3 OriginalSnub
#4 Bassamatic formerly Gio S
#5 gidbass
#6 RonChase
#7 lonote
#8 ciudadmarron

last numbers issued 12/23/2010 post #18 page #1 by elroyjetsn

elroyjetsn last post in club was 1/8/2011 #29 page #2

elroyjetsn was last seen on TB on 8/1/2014

ekroyjetsn started Artcore Club 12/20/2010


Ibanez Artcore Club Membership List | TalkBass.com

 

[B-Mac]

Here's my "new" Artcore AGB140. 2004 model. I remember having GAS for these when they came out but passed them by for a Squire. Found this one at GC in mint condition with no mods. It sounds pretty good for stock. Haven't decided if I will mod it yet. Put some half-wounds on it to make it a little less bright. I might put some Chromes on her but hear that they have a lot of tension to them. Anyway, I'm glad I found this "oldie but a goodie" and will never part with her now.

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@sdgrfan

You have been issued member #9 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

I've got two, an AFB200 and an ASB140. Love them both.

@Konza

You have been issued member #10 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

I'm on board! Haven't had time to post a NBD, but just picked this AGB140 up here on TB.
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I'm getting ready to do the mod on the pots--may be trying something slightly different with parts I have handy.
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Jeff

@Jeff Elkins (formerly frebassist)

You have been issued member #11 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

Ordered a AGB205....should have it by next weekend...already ordering some nylon taped strings ....have them on my Mikro and the Fender Starcaster re-issue

@MTFD24

You have been issued member #12 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

I just picked one up today. It looks just as good in person as it does in the photos. It won't be mistaken for a double bass, but it has a very acoustic sound to it. Very nice. It's not heavy, but heavier than expected because of a solid maple block down the inside. Probably because of that, it's not much louder than a solid body when unplugged.

@jonro

You have been issued member #13 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

Another club? Well... if I have to...

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@Abner

You have been issued member #14 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

Well I just got my used AGB 5 string, and I realized that it was tuned E to C and when I dropped it down to B to G the B and E strings are flopping against the fretboard. I'm going to try and put some relief on the neck and see if that helps, but would I need to change the strings as well?
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@jlepre

You have been issued member #15 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

 

[B-Mac]

View attachment 3773354New Artcore owner here! AGB205 2013 Digging the bass so far but want to get more low end out of it. It currently has roundwounds on it so I'm looking to replace with flats or tapes, but I'm having a hard time finding a set that fits correctly, having silk only wrapped around the post but no silk before the nut. Standard lengths (la bella atleast) would end up with an inch or so of wound string around the G post but short and medium scales aren't long enough. Any recommendations for flatwound and tapewound strings for these?

@Nick Urth

You have been issued member #16 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

Dear Fellaz & Fellazettes,

Can i join this club? Is anyone giving numbers?
Here is my AGBV205A

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@neil|lien formerly outtaseezun

You have been issued member #17 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

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Bought this beauty yesterday!

@Sir Toby

You have been issued member #18 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

@elroyJetson
Better late than never, I reckon....
My Artcore basses in order of acquisition:

Ibanez AGB140-TBR-12-01 (2004) Trans Brown (Semi-hollow Body) 34-inch used Passive set
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Ibanez (2014) AGB205 DVS 12-01 5-string Dark Violin Burst Bass Guitar 30.25-inch semi-hollow body Passive used set
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Ibanez AFB200 SRD 12-04 (2008) Sunset Red (Hollow Body) 30.25-inch used Passive set
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Ibanez AGB200 VLS 12-03 (2013) AGB200 4 String Violin Sun Burst Bass Guitar 30.25-inch semi-hollow body Passive used set
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@B-Mac

I'll take #19

Hey everyone,

I recently obtained an artcore agb200 (first release with two pick ups) and notice the tone knob and volume knob aren't responding well and the pickups may need to be replaced as they look worn (looks like the strings may have been hitting them).

I plan on looking at the wiring to look into the tubing knob and volume knibbut I'm having trouble finding pickups sizes or if there are any highly recommended ones. Do any of you all have experience with these issues? I have read bassomatics recommendation but that was for the 140 model. If any of you can also direct me to sizes for the pickups on these or can direct me on one's that you'd recommend that would be helpful too!

@Kitten_stars

You have been issued member #20 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

I have two AFB200 basses, one white, one solid black. I used to have a 'burst AFB200 when they first came out but I didn't use it much then so I traded it.

I also have and Artwood AF55 Archtop Guitar that I converted to a super short scale bass.

I had an Artwood AW10 acoustic guitar since '83 but I gave it to my son who moved L.A. a few years ago.

@mongo2

You have been issued member #21 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

Oh hey, look, there's an Artcore club!

Mine is an ASB140, with none of the original electronics, so I'm probably no help....

@ctmullins

You have been issued member #22 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

i love my hollowbody GC exclusive. such sweet sounds with very old TIJF's.

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@scuzzy

You have been issued member #23 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

 

[ctmullins]

Woohoo!!

 

[B-Mac]

Here you go. All strung up with tapewounds. I routinely get away with playing it at bluegrass jams.

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@Jaycat

You have been issued member #24 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

I just realized I've never posted mine. It's a 2013 AGB VLS that I purchased in Dec. '22.
It came with rounds but I love flats and go with LaBella LTF, the more I play it the more I love it.
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@oldandbold

You have been issued member #25 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

Yes!
My AGB200 came a day early on Wednesday.
Used it the next day for a 2 hour gig. A real nice bass!
Setup was fine right out of the box. It was a demo from Sweetwater. They said there was a nick on it somewhere, but I didn't see it...and I really didn't look.
It's going to get some gig time!
Thanks for your input and information on it. It really helped me to go forward with the purchase.

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@Hurricane Jimmie

You have been issued member #26 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

 

[B-Mac]

If you want a number please post your picture of your Artcore pride 'n' joy!

 

[B-Mac]

I want to join,I currently dont own Ibanez anything but love the artcore,I owned 4 artcore guitars and 3 artcore bass and based on my buying habits it is a safe bet I will have another

RonChase #6 Have any pics of those Artcores???

@RonChase did you ever get an Artcore bass?

 

[neil|lien]

@Nick Urth

You have been issued member #16 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club




@neil|lien formerly outtaseezun

You have been issued member #17 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club




@Sir Toby

You have been issued member #18 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club




@B-Mac

I'll take #19



@Kitten_stars

You have been issued member #20 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club




@mongo2

You have been issued member #21 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club




@ctmullins

You have been issued member #22 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club




@scuzzy

You have been issued member #23 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

Hey guys! Sorry i left the club over a year ago by selling it... #17 is therefore still available!

 

[mrperkolator]

Hey guys! Sorry i left the club over a year ago by selling it... #17 is therefore still available!

What was your reason for selling it? I'm interested in the Artcore AGB200, but cant find one locally to try. Knowing why someone didn't like it is just as helpful usually

 

[neil|lien]

What was your reason for selling it? I'm interested in the Artcore AGB200, but cant find one locally to try. Knowing why someone didn't like it is just as helpful usually

Hey!
I just needed the money to fix the car & it was the weakest of the 3 basses i had then. So nothing wrong with it but it was going against an RMI Quantum Dominic Di Piazza Signature 6-string bass & an Ibanez BTB846SC-DTL.. both fantastic instruments. Still it was hard to let it go...

 

[B-Mac]

Hey guys! Sorry i left the club over a year ago by selling it... #17 is therefore still available!

Got it.
However, your experience with that bass is still valuable to others who may be interested in that bass.

 

[neil|lien]

Got it.
However, your experience with that bass is still valuable to others who may be interested in that bass.

Yes of course ! I will answer questions to the best of my modest habilities :0)

 

[Jeff Elkins]

@sdgrfan



@Jeff Elkins (formerly frebassist)

You have been issued member #11 in the Ibanez Artcore Bass Club

Oh my gosh! It's been a minute!

Thank you for the number. My step daughter learned to solder on that project, successfully replacing the pots. I wish I could say she went on to a live of electrical engineering or some such, but she's now in college studying for a psychology degree.



But I haven't owned an Artcore in years... so as much as I love numbers, I must relinquish #11 for a more deserving member.

Thanks @B-Mac !