Ibanez AR420-VLS Violin Sunburst

A Classic Configuration: Maple, Mahogany, and Humbuckers

This guitar follows the tradition of set-neck electrics designed to offer comfort, sustain, and sonic thickness. The mahogany/maple combination, paired with two humbuckers, is a sought-after standard for its ability to switch from a round, singing tone to sharper rhythms while maintaining musical grain. The addition of abalone binding and ART1 + Quik Change Classic hardware reinforces the "well-crafted instrument" spirit, ready to play both in the studio and on stage.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

Thanks to its Super 58 humbuckers and Tri-Sound options, this model is particularly suited for intermediate and advanced guitarists seeking an expressive guitar capable of covering multiple registers without needing several instruments. It will feel at home in blues, rock, jazz, pop, and any context requiring sounds that are both rich and well-defined, whether in chords, riffs, or solos.

Tone

The mahogany body provides a warm foundation, dense mids, and a very pleasant natural compression sensation, ideal for "singing" tones. The flamed maple top adds clarity, attack, and better articulation, especially on complex chords and overdrive. The 3-piece maple set neck promotes precise response and solid sustain, useful for bends, vibratos, and long sustained notes.

On the electronics side, the Super 58 humbuckers deliver a generally rich, balanced, and nuanced sound, with present but controlled lows and musical highs. The Tri-Sound switches allow varying the wiring and thus the character (tighter, more open, or snappier depending on the mode), helping to adapt the guitar to the amplifier, pedalboard, and playing style.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For daily maintenance and playing, prioritize ball-end electric guitar strings, compatible with a tailpiece setup. A microfiber cloth is also recommended to preserve the abalone binding's appearance and keep the guitar clean after each session.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	22
Category	Double cut	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Gradient
Top	Flamed maple	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Hardware	Gold

Binding	abalone	Tailpiece	Quik Change Classic
Type	set neck	Pickups	Super 58 humbuckers
Construction	3-piece	Switches	Tri-Sound
Wood	maple	Dimension information (scale length, nut width, radius)	not specified
Bridge	ART1