1989 Ibanez Artist AR300 - Ebony Fingerboard - USA Dimarzio's - Mahogany Body w Maple Top - Made in Japan

1989 Ibanez Artist AR-300

Antique Violin Finish

Serial: I900410

Nut Width: 1.67"

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.79"

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.87"

Weight:  9lbs 7.8 oz's

Comes in a  gig bag

Professionally setup for optimal tone and playability

*Dimarzio Pickups

The AR300 is an Artist series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in late 1989 or early 1990. It was made in Japan by Iida Gakki.

The AR300 features a double-cutaway mahogany body with a bound arched maple top mated to a set-in three-piece maple neck with a 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard with block position markers. Components include dual DiMarzio PAF Pro humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls and a fixed bridge and tailpiece. Each tone control has a push/pull switch to activate a coil-split of its pickup.

Model name: AR300 (1990–1992)Year(s) offered: 1990–1992Sold in: Europe / Japan / USAMade in: JapanFinish(es): Antique Violin (AV) / Black (BK)BodyBody type:
Solid bodyBody material:
Mahogany w/ maple top w/ bindingNeck joint:
Set-inBridge:
Gibraltar II fixedTailpiece:
Quik Change IIKnob style:
Sure Grip IIHardware color:
GoldNeckNeck type:
ARNeck material:
3-piece mapleScale length:
648mm/ 25½"Fingerboard material:
Ebony w/ bindingFingerboard inlays:
BlockFrets:
22 / mediumMachine heads:
Gotoh SG38Electronics/ StringsPickup configuration:
HHBridge pickup:
DiMarzio PAF Pro (H)Neck pickup:
DiMarzio PAF Pro (H)Controls:
Two volumes / two tones / 3-way toggle pickup selector / push/pull coil split on each toneOutput jack:
¼" monoFactory tuning:
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E (E Std.)

The Artist series (or AR series) is a line of electric guitars produced for Hoshino Gakki and sold under the Ibanez brand. The first Artist models were introduced in 1974. It was one of the first series of original models by Ibanez. Prior to the early 70's Ibanez was mainly focused on producing copies of guitars designed by other manufacturers such as Fender and Gibson.

The Artist is clearly influenced by the Gibson Les Paul model, but it is not a Les Paul copy or clone.

Originally, the Artist label encompassed not only the now classic "Artist shaped" models, but also other body shapes like the first Iceman models and various semi-hollow models. By 1979, most of these models were offered as separate series, including the similar named Artist Semi-Acoustic series which later became the Artstar series. By then, the four digit numeral model names were also replaced with the now standard AR + numeral naming convention.

Due to popularity of the various Superstrat models of the late-1980s, production of Artist models halted during 1988 (although the Artfield series which contains some similar designs was introduced that year) and 1989. The Artist line was brought back for 1990 only to once more see production halted after 1992. The series was reintroduced in 1996 and has remained in continuous production since.

Cosmetically there is some discoloration on the binding, some ding/chips along the edges and a few fine surface scratches, but overall this beauty has held up well and continues to steal the spotlight in looks and sound all day long!

This guitar has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. If needed the frets have been leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 

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Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)

- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues. 

- Intonation is spot-on.  

- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.  

- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.  

Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy 

We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:  

- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.  

- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.  

- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.  

We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.  

Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.  

We are a small business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.  

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- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.  

International Shipping Note 

International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.  

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