Ibanez Artcore Setup & Repair: Fret Leveling & Electronics Diagnosis

This 2007 Ibanez Artcore is in for a serious spa treatment. In Part 1, we’re stripping away years of grime, conditioning a thirsty fretboard, and getting those frets level and shining. Join me at the workbench as we diagnose the electronics and prep this 335-style beauty for a new lease on life. Grab a snack and let’s get into it! Timestamps 0:00 – Meet the Client: The Ibanez Artcore 0:48 – The Assessment: Thick Necks & Matte Finishes 1:44 – Why New Strings are the Best First Step 3:05 – Testing the Neck: Truss Rod Check 4:55 – Pickup Health Check: Measuring the Output 5:36 – The "Quick Change III" Tailpiece Explained 7:45 – Tuner Evaluation: A Little Too "Loosey-Goosey" 10:28 – Electronics Physical: Tightening the Output Jack 14:48 – The Deep Clean: Scrubbing Away Years of "DNA" 15:35 – Conditioning the Board: Getting that Glow Back 17:30 – The Microscope: Finding the High Frets 20:15 – Precision Spot Leveling: The "Fret Kisser" in Action 22:42 – The High-Shine Finish: Crowning & Polishing 26:04 – Part 1 Wrap Up: A Clean Slate for the Setup ___ Shoutouts: @j-mansgearcave (J-man) @TonJager (Brant) @SmokeEaterGuitars (Jon) @BCG5150GUITARS (Chris) Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #guitar #IbanezArtcore #GuitarSpa #Fretwork #GuitarCleaning #IbanezGuitars #GuitarMaintenance #Hollowbody #GuitarsAndLife #FretPolishing #guitarsetup