Ibanez AR520H Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Black

Ibanez AR520H Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Black

The Ibanez AR520H is a semi-hollow electric guitar that offers rich, resonant tone and elegant style, backed by thoughtful craftsmanship and versatile electronics. Built as part of Ibanez’s classic Artist (AR) series, it combines a chambered body with modern playability to deliver warmth and clarity whether you’re playing smooth jazz, classic rock, blues, or fusion.

Key Features

Body & Construction

• Semi-hollow body with carved maple top and maple/okoume back for balanced resonance, enhanced sustain and a lively acoustic-like response.
• 3-piece maple set-in (smooth heel) neck provides strength, stability and effortless upper-fret access.
• Bound jatoba fretboard with acrylic and abalone block inlays adds visual elegance and smooth fret access.

Neck & Playability

• 22 medium frets for comfortable playability across chords and solos.
• 24.75" (628 mm) scale length gives a classic balance of tension and feel suited to a wide range of styles.
• 305 mm radius keeps bends smooth and precise.

Electronics & Tone

• Dual Ibanez Super 58 humbuckers (neck & bridge) deliver moderate output and a vintage-voiced tone with warmth and clarity.
• Tri-Sound switches for each pickup let you explore three distinct wiring configurations per humbucker — from full humbucking to parallel and single-coil-like tones — expanding your tonal palette significantly.
• 3-way pickup selector plus volume and tone controls make dialing in tones intuitive.

Hardware

• Gibraltar Performer bridge provides solid sustain and stable intonation with comfortable saddle positioning.
• Quik Change Classic tailpiece makes restringing quick and hassle-free.
• Gold hardware adds a touch of vintage flair against the sleek Black finish.

Style & Finish

• Gloss Black finish with elegant binding and inlays gives the AR520H a timeless look that suits both classic and contemporary setups. 

The AR520H is ideal for players wanting a semi-hollow guitar with acoustic-like resonance, versatile tones, and expressive playability. Whether you’re into jazz, blues, rock, or fusion, its blend of classic vibe and modern versatility makes it a compelling choice for both stage and studio.

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• Complement the vintage-voiced Super 58s with the legendary "mid-hump" overdrive of the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Effects Pedal
• Experience the lush, "airy" cleans and versatile Tube Logic tones that pair perfectly with a semi-hollow guitar on the Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 Guitar Amplifier - KTN503EX