Whitstable Guitars
A selection of good quality, used guitars and specialising in imports from Japan since 2008
2014 Ibanez AR3-AH Artist Genesis Collection MIJ & new Hard Case
£749.00 + shipping
WHITSTABLE GUITARS ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR BUSINESS AND ALL MY GUITARS ARE IN STORAGE UNTIL TUESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY. I AM OVERSEAS AND UNLIKELY TO RESPOND QUICKLY TO ANY EMAILS. ALL SALES ENQUIRIES WILL BE DEALT WITH ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS ON MY RETURN. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
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JAPAN IMPORT
This Fujigen-Gakki built range of guitars from Ibanez were manufactured in Japan around 2014. They weren't available in large numbers and it's only the second one I have seen. Previously I imported one in "Wine Red" & it was fabulous. This one seems to be just as good & is in a popular "Antique Violin" finish with Gold coloured hardwear.
The AR (Artist) series has the longest history among Ibanez guitars, and this model has the basic AR specifications such as a double cutaway body, archtop and set neck. Ash body, one-piece mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, 628mm scale/43.5mm nut, Ibanez Super 58 pickups, Sure Grip III knobs, GOTOH pegs/bridge and tailpiece. Like the higher-end models, this model is equipped with Ibanez's famous Super 58 pickup, and is easy to play and has a high-quality sound. Weighing in at just 3.28kg it is also comfortable & well balanced.
Condition on this guitar is very good but there are a few age related nicks around the edge and a few tiny dents. I repaired a couple of these and they are shown in the gallery. As stated, the condition is really good but after over 10 year's use there are going to be a few marks, dents and scratches.
Ibanez Genesis Collection AR series AR3-AH
Body : Ash with carved top
Neck : Mahogany Modern C-Shape
Fingerboard : Rosewood 12" radius (305mm)
Scale : 24.75" (628mm)
Width at Nut 43.5 mm
Width at 12th Fret 53 mm
Frets : 22F Jumbo C.F.S.
Tuners : GOTO HR SD91-05M
Bridge : GOTOH T-O-M Bridge & stop tailpiece
Hardware Colour : Gold
Pickup (Neck) : Ibanez Super '58 pickup
Pickup (Bridge) : Ibanez Super '58 pickup
Controls : 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Lever SW
Knobs: Ibanez Sure Grip III
Finish : Polyester
Weight: 3.28kg
Hard Case: Thomann Black Plain
As stated many times, due to courier damage, all my guitars are shipped in hard cases (usually new) this one being a Thomann Les Paul style. If you are collecting, I'm happy to knock off the price of the case (About £50) & I may even have an old gig bag you can have to take it away in.
So to sum up, an excellent guitar from Ibanez & built at the Fujigen plant in Japan. This model is not so easy (or as cheap) to find here in the UK unless you import it. Why not play something that's just a little bit different?
If you are further interested in this guitar, you can either email me with any queries & I'll do my best to get back to you within 24 hours.
Or, you can buy quickly and safely using the PayPal "buy now" button and I will ship to most UK addresses the next working day. Highlands and Islands can be slightly dearer but I'll keep the cost as low as I can.
I can accept credit card payments by phone and will also offer a small discount to purchasers using bank transfer payments.
Overseas customers are very welcome but please email me first for shipping quotes.