When released in the mid-’70s, the Artist was the first original design to prove that Ibanez was a force to be reckoned with. It was embraced by major recording artists and shook up the sleeping industry giants who had grown apathetic and inattentive from years of unchallenged dominance in the marketplace. The AR725 proudly continues the Artist legacy with all the elements intact that originally elevated the guitar to icon status.Harkening back to the earliest of the original ’70s Artist designs, the AR725 draws on the periods more characteristic ornate accents, such as its intricate fleuron body and fretboard inlays, fleuron style pickguard, vintage silver capped top hat knobs, and gold plated hardware from headstock to heel. True to form, the AR725 features a choice mahogany symmetrical body with a maple top for that extra heavy chunk and endless sustain youd expect of a classic 70s Artist. A comfortable 3-piece Maple AR set-in neck incorporates a super-smooth heel for easy access to the highest frets, a smooth bound ebony fretboard, and a vintage style bone nut that make the AR725 as enjoyable to play as it is inspiring to look at. Rounding out its lengthy list of classic ’70s attributes, the AR725 features the ART-1 bridge for flawless intonation, and original Super 80 Flying Finger humbuckers for extra sensitive response and a wide range of pleasing tonal options. Hardshell case included.Violin Sunburst finish3pc Maple AR set-in neck with smooth heelMaple top/ Mahogany bodyBone nutBound Ebony fretboardAR725 Custom inlayMedium frets with hand rolled fret edge treatmentSuper 80 Flying Finger neck pickupSuper 80 Flying Finger bridge pickupART-1 bridgeQuik Change III tailpieceGold hardwareHardshell case included Guitars, Electric Guitars, Solid Body Electric Guitars Ibanez J31213.001 AR725VLS Ibanez, Solid Body Electric Guitars |
Price Info: Ibanez Artist Series Ar725 Electric AR725VLS