Ibanez AR420-TBG
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Ibanez
AR420-TBG
Product Info
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The AR420-TBG is a solid choice for players wanting a vintage-inspired aesthetic and sound at a reasonable price. It’s surprisingly versatile, handling rock, blues, and even some heavier styles well, and the neck profile is a real pleasure to play. This guitar is perfect for gigging musicians or players looking for a reliable workhorse with a unique look.
Product Description
- Ibanez AR420-TBG
- Electric Guitar
- AR Standard series
- Body: okume
- Top: curly maple
- Glued-in 3-piece neck: maple
- Fretboard: jatoba
- Neck profile: AR (thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm
- at 12th fret: 22 mm)
- Fretboard inlays: Acrylic/Abalone Blocks
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Nut: plastic
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 22 Medium frets
- Scale length: 628 mm
- Pickups: 2 Super 58 humbuckers
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 2 Tri-Sound switches
- 3-Way switch
- Gibraltar Performer bridge with Quik Change Classic tailpiece
- Gold coloured hardware
- Machine heads: Ibanez
- Factory stringing: .010 - .046
- Colour: Transparent Blue Gradation
PROS
- • Okume/Maple combo delivers surprisingly resonant and warm tones
- • AR neck profile offers comfortable access across the fretboard
- • Super 58 pickups provide a thick, vintage-inspired high-output sound
- • Gibraltar Performer bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability
CONS
- • Nut material (plastic) is a common cost-saving measure, upgrade recommended
- • Okume body can be somewhat prone to finish checking with age and humidity
- • Tri-Sound switches add complexity but may limit tonal sculpting options
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okume with Curly Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Ibanez Super 58 Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22 Medium Frets
Bridge
Gibraltar Performer with Quik Change Classic Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Super 58 aims for that classic vibe, but it's a bit hotter and tighter – think more '70s Marshall amp than a vintage PAF in a Les Paul.
Jatoba is harder than Rosewood and generally more resistant to wear, but it can still develop some minor wear marks over time with regular playing.
It’s not excessively lightweight, but the Okume body does contribute to a balanced feel – it’s generally well-balanced, but some players might find a slight neck-heavy tendency.
