{"product_id":"pre-owned-ibanez-artist-ar300-sunburst-with-hsc","title":"Pre Owned Ibanez Artist 2618\/AR300 Antique Violin With HSC","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/VINTAGE-electric-guitars_600x600.png?v=1647907174\" alt=\"Used And Vintage Electric Guitars\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHere we have a great example of a vintage Ibanez Artist Series 2618 (later known as the AR300) - built in Japan in 1977, this guitar is a nice showcase for the company's innovation during this time period.  Over the years, these have become collectible and in demand - so we were thrilled to get this one in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe solid mahogany body is topped with a nice bookmatched flame maple carved top with cream binding.  It really is stunning.  It has a set-in neck with a smooth heel.  The neck itself is a 3-piece rock maple with a 24.75 scale length, topped with an ebony fretboard, binding and 24 medium frets.  The split block pearloid\/Mexican abalone inlays are quite eye-catching.  What will also catch your eye is the half bone, half brass nut, leading to a unique tone.  The headstock has a beautiful pearloid inlay as well, and Ibanez VelveTune tuners.  It has the Gibraltor bridge with sustain block (embedded in the body) and the slotted Gibraltar tailpiece.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOne of the things that really makes this guitar unique and desirable is what it's loaded with: two Super 80 Flying Fingers humbuckers.  These aren't seen on later models and have become a hot topic for those that know these guitars.  They sound amazing, both clean and overdriven, lending them to a variety of styles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is one of the cooler vintage Ibanez guitars we've had in here, and a great example of their highly sought after late 70's work.  It's in great condition, considering the age.  Please be sure to view all of the photos, which show the scratches, small dings, wear marks, etc.  It has been vetted and set up to play perfectly by the techs in our shop.  It comes with a nice hardshell case (not original).  Grab this one before it's gone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSerial # AZ775490  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYear: 1977\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFactory: Fugi-Gen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBrand: Ibanez\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSeries: Artist\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eModel: 2618 \/ AR300\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColor: Antique Violin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBody type: Solid body\u003c\/div\u003e\nBody material: Mahogany w\/ carved solid maple top w\/ cream multi-binding\u003cbr\u003eBody dimensions:\u003cbr\u003e  Length: 16¼\" \/ 413mm\u003cbr\u003e  Width: 13¾\" \/ 349mm\u003cbr\u003e  Depth: 2\" \/ 51mm\u003cbr\u003eNeck joint: Set-in\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Gibraltar (w\/ sustain block)\u003cbr\u003eTailpiece: Gibraltar \u003cbr\u003eKnob style: Speed (gold)\u003cbr\u003eHardware color: Gold\u003cbr\u003eNeck type: AR\u003cbr\u003eNeck material: 3-piece rock maple\u003cbr\u003eScale length:  24¾\"\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard material: Ebony w\/ binding\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard inlays: Abalone and pearl split block\u003cbr\u003eFrets: 24 \/ VelveTouch\u003cbr\u003eNut:Half \u0026amp; Half nut (Bone \u0026amp; Brass)\u003cbr\u003eMachine heads: Ibanez VelveTune\u003cbr\u003ePickup configuration: HH\u003cbr\u003eBridge pickup: Super 80 (H) gold cover \/ Flying Fingers\u003cbr\u003eNeck pickup:1Super 80 (H) gold cover  \/ Flying Fingers\u003cbr\u003eControls:1976: Two volumes \/ two tones \/ 3-way toggle pickup selector \u003cbr\u003eOutput jack:  ¼\" mono (side mounted)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e.","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42664246640883,"sku":"80IBA006","price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/products\/1-DSCF0289.jpg?v=1654908924","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/products\/pre-owned-ibanez-artist-ar300-sunburst-with-hsc","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}