Ibanez AR520HFM Standard, Light Blue Burst Overview
If your playing defies easy categorization, the Ibanez AR520HFM is designed with you in mind. From its tonal capabilities to its ergonomic design, it stands as a highly inspiring tool for musical exploration. Turn heads and command attention with this expertly crafted instrument.
Designed to charm with its visual aesthetics as well as tonal diversity, this guitar embodies both the spirit of vintage instruments and the advantages of modern craftsmanship. With attributes like the Super 58 pickups, a robust 3-piece Maple neck, and a top-tier Gibraltar bridge, this instrument is your ticket to a realm of musical expression that knows no boundaries.
Vintage Roots With a Contemporary Twist
Though Ibanez has made a name for itself with metal-centric models, the AR520HFM-VLS is a nod to the company’s diverse musical heritage. Its semi-hollow construction enriches your sound with acoustic resonances, evoking the timbre of iconic '50s and '60s guitars. Yet, the compact and symmetrical body design speaks to today’s discerning players who crave a fusion of tradition and modernity.
A Harmony of Tonewoods
The careful selection of tonewoods speaks volumes about the guitar’s versatility. The top is crafted from Flamed Maple which adds brilliant overtones and enhances pick dynamics. Complementing this, the Okoume back deepens the tone, imbuing it with lush sustain. The 3-piece Maple neck not only contributes to tuning stability but also offers the rigidity needed for a wide range of playing styles.
Super 58 Humbuckers
With its proprietary Super 58 humbuckers, the Ibanez AR520HFM-VLS offers you a balanced sound spectrum suitable for jazz, blues, rock and beyond. Powered by Alnico magnets, these pickups deliver clarity and a well-rounded tonality, whether you’re strumming extended chords, engaging in intricate fingerpicking, or firing off captivating solos.
- - 3pc Maple neck
- A strong 3pc Maple neck provides an enriched resonance.
- - Jatoba fretboard
- Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.
- - Medium frets
- Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.
- - Flamed Maple top / Maple / Okoume body
- The Flamed Maple top offers a beautiful wood grain. Combining Maple and Okoume in the body provides a rich response and bright attack with a solid sound.
- - Super 58 pickups
- Super 58 pickups feature moderate output and vintage tone.
- - Gibraltar Performer bridge
- The Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain and tuning stability. The low-positioned saddles promise comfortable playability.
- - Quik Change Classic tailpiece
- The Quik Change Classic tailpiece enables faster and easier string changing.
- - String Gauge .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
- - 2 Tri-sound switches
- By giving each humbucker 3 different sounds, Tri-Sound switches expand your guitar's versatility.
- - Hollow Body Construction (AR)