Description
The Ibanez AR520HME upholds the legacy of Ibanez’s revered AR series, blending timeless design with versatile performance. Built with premium tonewoods and refined hardware, this single-cut electric guitar delivers exceptional clarity, warmth, and a wide tonal palette that suits blues, rock, jazz, fusion, and more.
Main Features
3-Piece Maple Neck
Provides enhanced resonance, stability, and durability for confident, expressive play over time.Jatoba Fretboard
Offers a rich mid-range tone with crisp highs, delivering balanced clarity across all frequencies.Medium Frets
Ensure clean articulation and smooth bends, supporting precise fretwork.Macassar Ebony Top with Okoume Back and Maple Body
Combines the tight lows and focused mids of Macassar ebony with the brightness and projection of okoume and maple for a clear, well-defined sound.Ibanez Super 58 Pickups
Known for warm, vintage tone with moderate output, ideal for clean and overdriven sounds with dynamic response.Gibraltar Performer Bridge
Enhances sustain and tuning stability with a low saddle design for increased playing comfort.Quik Change Classic Tailpiece
Enables quick and easy string changes, minimising downtime.Dual Tri Sound Switching
Each humbucker offers three tonal options, greatly expanding versatility across genres and playing styles.
A Modern Take on an Iconic Design
The Ibanez AR520HME perfectly balances classic aesthetics and flexible electronics. Its premium craftsmanship suits stage, studio, or daily practice, making it an elegant and dependable choice for discerning guitarists.
Specifications
- Colour: Natural
- Neck: AR 3-piece Maple, set-in with smooth heel
- Top: Macassar Ebony
- Back and Body: Okoume back, Maple body
- Fretboard: Bound Jatoba with Acrylic & Abalone block inlays
- Frets: 22 Medium frets
- Bridge: Gibraltar Performer
- String Spacing: 10.5mm
- Tailpiece: Quik Change Classic
- Pickups: Super 58 (H) neck and bridge, passive Alnico
- Factory Tuning: E A D G B E
- Strings: D'Addario® EXL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
- Hardware: Gold colour
Neck Dimensions
- Scale Length: 628mm (24.75")
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Width at 21st Fret: 56mm
- Thickness at 1st Fret: 20mm
- Thickness at 12th Fret: 22mm
- Radius: 305mm
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What styles of music is the Ibanez AR520HME best suited for?
The AR520HME is highly versatile, excelling in blues, rock, jazz, fusion and many other genres thanks to its warm, clear tones and flexible electronics.
➤ How does the Dual Tri Sound switching work?
Each humbucker pickup has a Tri Sound switch that provides three distinct tonal options, allowing you to tailor the guitar’s sound to your preference for maximum versatility.
➤ What role do the Super 58 pickups play in the guitar’s tone?
Super 58 pickups are known for their vintage warmth, moderate output, and dynamic response, making the guitar ideal for smooth clean tones and rich, expressive overdrive.
➤ Is the AR520HME comfortable for long playing sessions?
Yes, the 3-piece maple neck offers excellent stability and a smooth feel, while the Gibraltar Performer bridge features a low saddle design enhancing playability and comfort.
➤ Can I change strings easily on this model?
Absolutely, the Quik Change Classic tailpiece allows you to replace strings swiftly and hassle-free, minimizing downtime.
Delivery
This product is in stock at our official UK distributor and will be shipped to you within 5 working days
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Ibanez Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
