Ibanez AR420TBG Transparent Blue Gradation
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An AR True to the Ibanez Heritage
A true classic at Ibanez, the AR is among the brand's first original models. The AR420 continues this spirit with meticulous construction, elegant aesthetics, and a decidedly "guitarist-focused" approach: sustain, comfort, and usable sounds in many contexts, from studio to stage.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The Ibanez AR420 is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a single-cut style electric with a modern feel. Its tone suits rock, blues, jazz, and pop especially well, while maintaining enough definition for precise rhythms and singing leads. The Medium frets and 12" / 305 mm radius promote comfortable playing, controlled bends, and good intonation.
The Tone
The combination of a flamed maple top and okoumé body provides an effective balance: clarity and attack in the upper spectrum, with present mids and a solid foundation. The Super 58 humbuckers deliver a vintage character with moderate output, ideal for exploiting playing dynamics and amp response. The electronics featuring 2 volumes, 2 tones, and a 3-position selector, combined with the 2 Tri-sound switches, multiply available textures-from thick, round sounds to more open and cutting registers.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This guitar is designed for D'Addario EXL110 strings with gauges .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 (standard tuning 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E). An Ibanez IGB540-BK gig bag is recommended, and an Allen wrench is included for adjustments.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Blue |
| Top | flamed maple | Bridge | Gibraltar Performer |
| Body | okoumé | String spacing | 10.5 mm |
| Finish | glossy polyurethane | Tailpiece | Quik Change Classic |
| Total length | 1004 mm | Nut | plastic |
| Type | AR | Tuners | Ibanez |
| Joint | set-neck (smooth heel) | Pickups | passive |
| Material | 3-piece maple | Neck pickup | Super 58 (H) |
| Thickness (1st fret) | 20 mm | Bridge pickup | Super 58 (H) |
| Thickness (12th fret) | 22 mm (at 9th fret) | Controls | 2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-position selector |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628 mm | Additional switches | 2 Tri-sound selectors |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Number of strings | 6 |
| Width at neck end | 57 mm / 2.24" | String gauges | .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 |
| Number of frets | 22 | Special strings | D'Addario EXL110 |
| Fingerboard | jatoba with binding | Tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Recommended gig bag | IGB540-BK |
| Fret type | Medium | Included accessories | Allen wrench |
| Inlays | acrylic and mother-of-pearl blocks | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Ibanez AR420TBG Transparent Blue Gradation Super 58 pickups offer?
The two passive Super 58 humbuckers provide moderate output and a vintage character. The flamed maple top combined with the okoumé body delivers clarity, pronounced mids, and a solid foundation.
Do the Tri-sound switches modify the tone?
The two Tri-sound selectors expand the tonal possibilities of the Super 58 pickups. The electronics also include two volumes, two tones, and a three-way switch. This allows selection of thick, rounded sounds as well as more open tonal ranges.
Is the AR420 neck comfortable for bends?
With a 628 mm scale length, a 305 mm radius, and Medium frets, this model facilitates controlled bends. The three-piece glued maple neck measures 20 mm thick at the first fret.
What strings should be used on this Ibanez AR420?
The original setup uses D’Addario EXL110 strings, with gauges .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 for standard tuning 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E.
Is this guitar available for left-handed players and which gig bag is recommended?
This version is intended for right-handed players. The Ibanez IGB540-BK gig bag is indicated as the recommended model, and an Allen wrench is included.
