For sale is a 1980 Ibanez AR300 in Antique Violin, built in July 1980 at the FujiGen Gakki factory in Japan (Serial: G805694).

The AR300 is the classic set-neck Artist: carved flame maple top on a solid mahogany body, 3-piece maple set neck, bound ebony fretboard with split-block mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays, and the Super 58 humbuckers that made this model's reputation. Tri-Sound switching on each pickup gives humbucking, single-coil and out-of-phase settings from one guitar. Gibraltar bridge with brass sustain block and Quik Change tailpiece, gold hardware. Everything works as it should.

Features:
Carved flame maple top on solid mahogany body, Antique Violin finish
3-piece maple set neck
Bound ebony fretboard, 22 frets, split-block mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays
Original Ibanez Super 58 humbuckers
Tri-Sound switching (humbucker, single-coil, out-of-phase)
Gibraltar bridge with sustain block, Quik Change tailpiece
Gold hardware, VelveTune tuners
Made in Japan at FujiGen Gakki, July 1980 (Serial: G805694)

Condition:
Good vintage condition, plays and works fully
Top: flame maple in good shape, fine scratches around the toggle
Gold plating heavily worn and pitted on pickup covers, bridge and tailpiece
Back: extensive scratching and buckle wear, several finish chips to bare wood along the lower edge and by the strap button (see photos)
Finish wear on the back of the headstock
Frets in good condition
Electronics fully original and functional
No case, professionally packed for shipping

A well-played 1980 Artist with a clean top and the full Super 58 and Tri-Sound spec, priced for the wear.