Ibanez AR420-BMG Electric Guitar in Black Mirage Gradation

Name: Ibanez AR420-BMG Electric Guitar in Black Mirage Gradation
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: AR420-BMG
Availability: InStock

Retailing in the region of £639.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Ibanez, the Ibanez AR420-BMG Electric Guitar in Black Mirage Gradation is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Electric Guitars, additional Solid Body Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

Description

The Ibanez AR420 keeps the spirit of the classic AR Series alive while adding modern playability and eye-catching style. With its carved Flamed Maple top over an Okoume body, dual Super 58 humbuckers and flexible Tri-sound switching, this double-cut guitar is built for players who want vintage-flavoured tones, rock-solid tuning stability and a stunning finish that looks awesome under stage lights!

Whether you’re chasing smooth jazz cleans, crunchy classic rock tones or articulate fusion leads, the AR420-BMG delivers with ease. Its comfortable neck, Jatoba fingerboard and medium frets make it a joy to play for long sessions, while the Gibraltar Performer bridge and Quik Change Classic tailpiece keep everything feeling stable.

Classic AR design, modern feel

The AR series is one of Ibanez’s earliest original designs, and the AR420 model proudly continues that legacy. The familiar double-cut, carved-top silhouette offers great upper fret access and a balanced feel whether you play seated or standing. A 3-piece Maple neck with a smooth set-in joint gives you a fast, comfortable platform for everything from chords to high-register solos.

Super 58 pickups with Tri-Sound switching

Ibanez Super 58 humbuckers are renowned for their moderate output and vintage-flavoured tone, delivering warm, musical cleans and smooth, articulate overdrive. Each pickup is paired with a dedicated Tri-sound switch, giving you three distinct voices per humbucker. This expanded palette lets you move from full, rounded humbucker sounds to brighter, more focused single-coil and parallel textures at the flick of a switch.

Key Features

Okoume body with Flamed Maple top: A gorgeous Flamed Maple top for serious stage presence, paired with an Okoume body that brings a bright, solid sound.
3-piece Maple neck: Provides excellent strength and enhanced resonance, helping every note ring out clearly.
Jatoba fingerboard: Offers a rich midrange and crisp highs, with medium frets that make it easy to play accurately — whether you’re comping chords or ripping intricate lead lines.
Super 58 pickups: Vintage-voiced and warm, delivering moderate output with smooth, musical character.
Dual Tri-Sound switches: Each humbucker has its own Tri-Sound switch, giving you three distinct tonal modes per pickup. This allows you to move from full humbucking power to single-coil style textures without changing guitars.
Gibraltar Performer bridge: Rock-solid tuning stability with low-profile saddles for maximum playing comfort.
Quik Change Classic tailpiece: String changes made simple — swap out your strings in record time and get back to playing!

Specifications

Body

Top Material: Flamed Maple
Body Material: Okoume
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: AR

Neck

Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Profile: AR
Neck Joint: Set-In (Smooth Heel)
Fingerboard Material: Bound Jatoba
Fingerboard Radius: 12” (305 mm)
Position Inlays: Acrylic & Abalone Block
Fret Type: Medium
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Type: Plastic
Nut Width: 1.7” (43 mm)
Scale Length: 24.75” (628 mm)

Hardware

Bridge: Gibraltar Performer
Tailpiece: Quik Change Classic
Tuning Machines: Ibanez
Hardware Finish: Gold

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Super 58 Humbucker
Neck Pickup: Super 58 Humbucker
Pickup Configuration: HH
Electronics Type: Passive
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
Other Switches: 2 Tri-Sound Switches

Miscellaneous

Strings: D’Addario EXL110
String Gauges: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Accessories: Hex Wrench

Additional information

Weight	22.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Ibanez

Ibanez is a Japanese guitar and bass manufacturer with roots dating back to the early 1900s, officially established under the Hoshino Gakki company. Known for innovation and versatility, Ibanez produces a wide range of instruments, from beginner-friendly models to high-end signature guitars used by some of the world’s leading musicians. Their designs often feature sleek body shapes, fast necks, and powerful pickups that appeal to players across genres like rock, metal, jazz, and fusion. With popular ranges such as the RG, S, and Artcore series, Ibanez has built a strong reputation in the UK for reliability, playability, and exceptional value for musicians at every level.

More info about this Product

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