What year is the one you're playing? I always wondered why this specific guitar doesnt seem to be used to much by famous guitarists. The only guitarist I've ever seen use it is Mike Mushok from the band Staind, and he only seems to use it on 3 specific songs. Mike Mushok is my favorite guitarist that's the only reason I know that. I have always liked the way they looked and always wanted to try playing one but I've never seen one at local music stores. Also what is your opinion on the fact that the scale length is shorter than the standard 25.5. I'm pretty sure the Ibanez AR guitars (like the one you're playing above) have a 24.75 inch scale I think. Is the shorter scale not as effective or effective? Can it not hold drop tunings as well?
@@MrWillyWonka Hey there. It's a 2013. You should take a look at my other video on the Facebook listing. This video is my talented father, Rich. The other video is me. The guitar is truly excellent. It can absolutely handle drop or alternate tunings of any kind. Neck length had zero impact on my enjoyment of the guitar. Very easy to play. When you say 25.5 is standard, that's only true for Fenders I believe. This is modeled after a Gibson which had a shorter scale, 24.75 as I recall.
Also does the fact that this specific model for Ibanez is made in China mean anything? I feel like sometimes ppl act like guitars made in China can be of lesser quality than made other places overseas (Japan, Korea, Indonesia).
Great question. I think it depends on the company and the era. Ibanez started off in Japan and as of the 1980s, make guitars in many different Asian countries, including China. These aren't Chinese copies of great guitars. This was an original baby of Asia and was only constructed in China much later, when the processes were vastly improved and quality control was immensely better. In this case, we're talking about a post 2000s guitar, by a reputable company. Another great example is a Gretsch Corvette (G5135) also made in China, also an incredible guitar.
![[Eng Sub] Ibanez AR420 convenient electric guitar](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/KP7-0ZHvP4U/mqdefault.jpg)
Jestem posiadaczem tego modelu i jestem zadowolony👍
Very good guitar. Nice sound.
Good stuff!! Thinking of getting myself a _Ibanez AR420-TBG._
Well, this one's for sale if you're interested and I've also tried various Artcore models if you need some feedback.
@@jsussman155 If you look it up, it's a blue / white finish that I've fallen in love with.
@@Rick_Cleland Ah, I see. I've seen the blue and white one. I wasn't thrilled by it up close. Also haven't seen too many of them around.
What year is the one you're playing? I always wondered why this specific guitar doesnt seem to be used to much by famous guitarists. The only guitarist I've ever seen use it is Mike Mushok from the band Staind, and he only seems to use it on 3 specific songs. Mike Mushok is my favorite guitarist that's the only reason I know that. I have always liked the way they looked and always wanted to try playing one but I've never seen one at local music stores.
Also what is your opinion on the fact that the scale length is shorter than the standard 25.5. I'm pretty sure the Ibanez AR guitars (like the one you're playing above) have a 24.75 inch scale I think. Is the shorter scale not as effective or effective? Can it not hold drop tunings as well?
@@MrWillyWonka Hey there. It's a 2013. You should take a look at my other video on the Facebook listing. This video is my talented father, Rich. The other video is me.
The guitar is truly excellent. It can absolutely handle drop or alternate tunings of any kind. Neck length had zero impact on my enjoyment of the guitar. Very easy to play. When you say 25.5 is standard, that's only true for Fenders I believe. This is modeled after a Gibson which had a shorter scale, 24.75 as I recall.
so many amps!
Also does the fact that this specific model for Ibanez is made in China mean anything? I feel like sometimes ppl act like guitars made in China can be of lesser quality than made other places overseas (Japan, Korea, Indonesia).
Great question. I think it depends on the company and the era. Ibanez started off in Japan and as of the 1980s, make guitars in many different Asian countries, including China. These aren't Chinese copies of great guitars. This was an original baby of Asia and was only constructed in China much later, when the processes were vastly improved and quality control was immensely better. In this case, we're talking about a post 2000s guitar, by a reputable company. Another great example is a Gretsch Corvette (G5135) also made in China, also an incredible guitar.
By the way, I did figure out the year from the serial. It's 2013.
So when are you going to stop flirting and buy it?
@@jsussman155 they're 3 little cracks along the outside of the fretboard. But my pictures make it pretty easy to see them.
@@MrWillyWonka what are you talking about?