The Ibanez AR520HFM in Violin Sunburst blends classic double‑cut elegance with modern Ibanez craftsmanship, delivering a guitar that feels as premium as it looks. Its flame maple top glows under the Violin Sunburst finish, giving it a rich, vintage‑inspired aesthetic reminiscent of high‑end boutique instruments. The contoured, bound body and multi‑ply appointments elevate the look even further, making this AR‑series model a standout on any stage.

Powered by Super 58 humbuckers, the AR520HFM offers warm, articulate tones with exceptional clarity—perfect for blues, jazz, classic rock, worship, and expressive lead work. The Tri‑sound switching system unlocks coil‑split and parallel options for each pickup, giving you a surprisingly wide tonal palette from a traditional dual‑humbucker layout. The set‑in 3‑piece maple neck, bound jatoba fingerboard, and medium frets create a smooth, comfortable playing experience, while the Gibraltar Performer bridge and Quik Change tailpiece provide rock‑solid tuning stability and easy string changes.

Elegant, versatile, and built with Ibanez’s signature attention to detail, the AR520HFM is a modern take on a classic carved‑top design. Whether you’re chasing vintage warmth or contemporary clarity, this guitar delivers premium tone and feel at a price that punches far above its class.

At Newell’s Music in Greenwood, SC, every guitar we sell is handpicked for quality, tone, and player appeal. We don’t just stock boxes—we inspect, set up, and fine‑tune each instrument to ensure it’s stage‑ready from day one. Every guitar comes with our lifetime adjustment service, and we re‑inspect before delivery or pickup to guarantee your instrument arrives safely and performs flawlessly. That’s the Newell’s Experience.

Specs — Ibanez AR520HFM (Violin Sunburst)

• Model: AR520HFM‑VLS

• Body: Okoume with Flame Maple Top

• Neck: 3‑Piece Maple, Set‑In

• Fingerboard: Bound Jatoba

• Frets: 22 Medium

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Pickups:

  • Neck: Super 58 Humbucker

  • Bridge: Super 58 Humbucker

• Switching:

  • 3‑way pickup selector

  • Tri‑Sound switches for each pickup (series / parallel / coil‑split)

• Controls:

  • 2 Volume

  • 2 Tone

• Bridge: Gibraltar Performer

• Tailpiece: Quik Change Classic

• Hardware: Gold

• Finish: Violin Sunburst