Ibanez AR520HFM-LBB

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Ibanez AR520HFM-LBB

Ibanez

AR520HFM-LBB

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 533433
Brand: Ibanez
Model: AR520HFM-LBB
Price: $768.90

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The AR520HFM-LBB is a seriously cool semi-hollow Ibanez, offering a lot of vibe and versatility for the money. The neck profile is comfortable, the pickups are surprisingly punchy, and the Tri-Sound switches really expand your tonal palette. This is a fantastic choice for players who want a unique look and a warm, responsive tone for blues, rock, and even some jazz.

Product Description

  • Ibanez AR520HFM-LBB
  • Electric Guitar
  • Type: Hollow body
  • Body: maple/okoume
  • Top: Flamed maple
  • 3-Piece neck-thru-body: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Jatoba
  • Acrylic & Abalone Block fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: AR - thickness at 1st fret: 20 mm / at 12th fret: 22 mm
  • Scale length: 628 mm (24.72")
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Plastic nut
  • 22 Medium frets
  • Pickups: 2 Super 58 humbuckers
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 2 Tri-Sound Switches
  • 3-Way switch
  • Gibraltar Performer Bridge with Quick Change Classic Tailpiece
  • Ibanez machine heads
  • Gold-plated hardware
  • Strings: Daddario EXL110 .010 - .046
  • Colour: Light Blue Burst
PROS
  • • Maple/Okoume body offers a warm, resonant tone with surprising projection.
  • • Super 58 pickups deliver a powerful, articulate sound suitable for rock and blues.
  • • Jatoba fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience with a unique feel.
  • • Tri-Sound switches add tonal flexibility for varied clean and overdriven sounds.
CONS
  • • The lighter blue burst finish might not appeal to players seeking a more traditional look.
  • • Neck-thru construction can make neck adjustments slightly more complex for DIY repairs.
  • • While versatile, the hollow body limits its suitability for extremely heavy genres.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple/Okoume
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Jatoba
Pickups Ibanez Super 58 Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.72")
Frets 22 Medium
Bridge Gibraltar Performer Bridge with Quick Change Tailpiece
Weight 4.2 kg (9.2 lbs) - estimated

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Frequently Asked Questions

It offers a more resonant, open sustain, but less overall sustain than a solid body due to the hollow chambers.
They're designed to be hotter than vintage pickups, providing more output and gain without excessive distortion, a good balance for modern rock tones.
Jatoba is harder and denser than Rosewood, offering a smoother, faster feel, and is generally more resistant to wear and tear.

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