The AR is a classic among Ibanez guitars. It was one of the first original designs the company produced and continues to be a sought after instrument today. The AR series continues that legacy with pride.

Ibanez builds guitars for players of all levels—from beginners to the most demanding masters of the instrument. Regardless of price, Ibanez always strives to offer the absolute best sound, style, and playability in its class. The Standard series incorporates all the staples the Ibanez brand is famous for, such as fast necks, floating trems, and high-octane distortion in a package that is available and accessible to most players.

Jatoba Fretboard

Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.

Gibraltar Performer bridge

The Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain and tuning stability.

The low positioned saddles promise comfortable playability.

2 Tri-sound switches

By giving each humbucker 3 different sounds, Tri-Sound switches expand your guitar's versatility.

Hollow Body Construction

Quik Change Classic Tailpiece

The Quik Change Classic tailpiece enables faster and easier string changing.

Super 58 pickups

Super 58 pickups feature moderate output & vintage tone

Set-in neck

AR model features smooth heel for superb playability.

Specifications:

• neck type: AR/3pc Maple/Set-in (smooth heel) neck
• top/back/body: Maple top/Okoume back/Maple body
• fretboard: Bound Jatoba fretboard/Acrylic & Abalone block inlay
• fret: Medium frets
• number of frets: 22
• bridge: Gibraltar Performer bridge
• string space: 10.5mm
• tailpiece: Quik Change Classic tailpiece
• neck pickup: Super 58 (H) neck pickup/Passive/Alnico
• bridge pickup: Super 58 (H) bridge pickup/Passive/Alnico
• factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• strings: D'Addario® EXL110
• string gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
• hardware color: Gold