Artist Hollow Bodies
The AS models (AS80/AS200) were introduced to the line in 1979 before that they were numbered models. They were ES335 style guitars pressed ply-tops and a solid block running down the center. The AM Models (there were also AS50 in early 80's) were smaller body models that were a little bigger than the standard Artist models.

Specifications

AS200 Specs
Body
Length 1050mm (41-1/3")
Width 405mm (16")
Depth 64mm (2.5")
Flame Maple Top/Back and sides
Neck
Scale 24.75"
Nut 43mm Bone
22nd 57mm
Bound
22 Frets
Fingerboard Ebony
Set Neck
Hardware
GibraltarII Bridge after 1982 before Gibson style
Quick Change Tailpiece
Velve Tune Machine Heads or Smooth tuner

Electronics
Super 58
3 Way Pickup Toggle selector
Tri Sound Switch (Series/ Parallel /Coil Tap) neck pickup only

Specifications

AM205 Specs
Body
Length 1030mm (40.5")
Width 385mm (15.1/8")
Depth 58mm (2.1/4")
Burl Mahogany T/B/S
Neck
Scale 24.75"
Nut 43mm Bone
22nd 57mm
Bound
22 Frets
Fingerboard Ebony Block Inlays
Set Neck
Hardware
GibraltarII Bridge after 1982 before original Gibraltar style
Quick Change II Tailpiece
Velve Tune Machine Heads or Smooth tuner

Electronics
2 Super 58 gold cover pickups
3 Way Pickup Toggle selector

Models

1979
AS100,AS200,
1980
AS50,(SMALL BODY), AS100,AS200,
1981
AS50,AS55(SMALL BODY), AS100,AS200,
1982
AS50,(SMALL BODY), AS100,AS200,
1983
AS50,(SMALL BODY), AS80, AS100,AS200,
1984
AM50,AM60,AM70,AM75,AM100,AM205,AM255(SMALL BODY), AS80,AS200,
1985
AM50,AM60,AM66,AM70,AM75,AM205,(SMALL BODY), AS80,AS200,
1986
AM70,AM75,AM205,(SMALL BODY), AS80,AS200,

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