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IBANEZ AR420-VLS Violin Sunburst

• Artist Series
• Serial Number: 4L260400019
• Weight: 3.210 kg
• Electric solid-body guitar, Gibson Les Paul DC style:
• Body: Okoume
• Top: Flamed Maple
• Binding: Body binding with Abalone inlays
• Neck: 3-piece Maple, set-in construction, AR profile
• Neck joint: Smooth Heel for improved upper fret access
• Scale length: 628 mm (24.7")
• Fingerboard: Jatoba (older versions: Rosewood)
• Inlays: Acrylic & Abalone block inlays
• Frets: 22 Medium
• Radius: 305 mm (12")
• Nut width: 43 mm
• Width at 22nd fret: 57 mm
• Neck thickness:
• 20 mm at 1st fret
• 22 mm at 12th fret
• Pickups: 2 x Ibanez Super 58 Humbuckers (Alnico, passive)
• Controls: 2 Volume / 2 Tone
• Pickup selector: 3-way toggle switch
• Switching: 2 Tri-Sound mini switches (Humbucker / Single Coil / Parallel Humbucker)
• Bridge: ART-1
• Tailpiece: Quik Change Classic
• Hardware: Gold
• String spacing: 10.4 mm

Ibanez is one of the brands that has profoundly shaped the history of the electric guitar through its innovative spirit, the quality of its instruments and its outstanding craftsmanship. Within its prestigious catalogue, the Artist Series became a true icon from the late 1970s onwards. Appreciated by countless guitarists for its elegance, reliability and exceptional versatility, it has become over the decades one of the most emblematic models of the brand. The AR420 brilliantly continues this legacy by offering a guitar that is both refined and highly capable, designed to meet the expectations of the most demanding musicians.

At first glance, this AR420 VLS immediately impresses with its superb Violin Sunburst finish, beautifully highlighting the flamed maple top and giving the instrument a luxurious, elegant and timeless appearance. The multiple bindings, abalone inlays and gold hardware further enhance its prestigious character, while the set-in neck construction provides excellent resonance and generous sustain.

Behind this carefully crafted aesthetic lies a guitar capable of covering an exceptionally wide musical spectrum. The famous Ibanez Super 58 Alnico pickups, renowned for decades for their balance and musicality, deliver a warm, precise and remarkably expressive tone. Clean sounds are rich and detailed, crunch tones offer a superb vintage character, and high-gain sounds retain excellent definition with beautiful harmonic complexity. The true strength of this guitar lies in its two Tri-Sound switches, allowing each pickup to operate in humbucker, single-coil or parallel mode. This ingenious electronic system greatly expands the tonal possibilities, making it easy to move from jazz to blues, pop to classic rock, and even hard rock or progressive rock styles.

The 3-piece maple set neck offers outstanding stability while remaining extremely comfortable to play. Its pleasant profile, combined with the 24.7-inch scale length, provides an immediate playing comfort and makes both rhythm playing and lead work effortless. Upper fret access is smooth thanks to the ergonomic heel design, ensuring consistent comfort across the entire fingerboard.

The Ibanez AR420 VLS perfectly balances the elegance of classic guitar design with the innovation that defines the Japanese brand. Luxurious, exceptionally crafted, remarkably versatile and blessed with a strong sonic personality, it proudly carries on the spirit of the legendary Artist Series. A first-class choice for any guitarist looking for an inspiring, reliable and long-lasting instrument.