IBANEZ AR320-MBM EL GUITAR

Classic construction with balanced tone

The AR320 is built around a proven combination of tonewoods that delivers balance, clarity and consistency across the fretboard. Its okoume body provides warmth and a solid midrange foundation, helping chords sound full and controlled without becoming muddy. The set-in maple neck adds definition to the attack and improves sustain, keeping single notes clear and focused. Together, this pairing produces a dependable voice that adapts easily between clean passages, crunchy rhythm playing and smooth lead tones without needing major changes to amp settings.

Super 58 pickups with vintage character

Fitted with a pair of Super 58 humbuckers, the AR320 offers a moderate-output sound that leans firmly toward vintage character. These pickups focus on clarity and dynamics rather than sheer power, producing smooth lows, detailed mids and controlled highs that remain musical when driven. Pick attack and volume adjustments translate naturally, allowing expressive control straight from the guitar. This makes them ideal for players who prefer shaping tone with touch and feel rather than relying heavily on pedals or constant channel switching.

Set-in neck for comfort and sustain

The 3-piece maple set-in neck gives the AR320 a solid, reassuring feel while contributing to strong sustain and resonance. A smooth heel transition allows easy access to the upper frets, making solos and melodic lines feel natural rather than restrictive. Combined with a bound jatoba fretboard and medium frets, the neck supports accurate fretting, controlled bends and comfortable chord work. It’s designed for long playing sessions, whether practising, rehearsing or performing live.

Dependable hardware for regular playing

Ibanez equips the AR320 with hardware designed for reliability and ease of use during regular playing. The Gibraltar Performer bridge enhances sustain while keeping a low, comfortable profile under the picking hand. Paired with the Quik Change Classic tailpiece, restringing is fast and straightforward, reducing downtime between sessions. Gold hardware completes the refined look, while the overall setup delivers stability and consistency for rehearsals, studio work and gigs without demanding constant adjustment from the player.

Specifications

• Product Name: Ibanez AR320 Midnight Black Metallic
• Product Code: AR320-MBM

Body

• Body: Okoume
• Finish: Midnight Black Metallic

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck: 3-piece maple, set-in with smooth heel
• Scale length: 628mm / 24.75″
• Fretboard: Bound jatoba
• Frets: Medium
• Radius: 305mmR
• Nut width: 43mm
• Neck width: 57mm at 22nd fret
• Neck thickness: 20mm at 1st fret, 22mm at 9th fret
• Inlays: Acrylic and abalone block

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Gibraltar Performer
• Tailpiece: Quik Change Classic
• Pickups: Super 58 humbuckers (neck and bridge)
• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle switch
• Switching: 2 Tri-sound switches
• Hardware colour: Gold
• String spacing: 10.5mm
• Factory strings: .010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046