Name: Pre Owned Ibanez Artist 2618/AR300 Antique Violin With HSC
Brand: Truetone Music
SKU: pre-owned-ibanez-artist-ar300-sunburst-with-hsc
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Pre Owned Ibanez Artist 2618/AR300 Antique Violin With HSC

$2,299.99

Pre Owned Ibanez Artist 2618/AR300 Antique Violin With HSC—

$2,299.99

The Story

Here 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.

The 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.

One 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.

This 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.

Serial # AZ775490

Year: 1977

Country of Origin: Japan

Factory: Fugi-Gen

Brand: Ibanez

Series: Artist

Model: 2618 / AR300

Color: Antique Violin

Body type: Solid body

Body material: Mahogany w/ carved solid maple top w/ cream multi-binding
Body dimensions:
Length: 16¼" / 413mm
Width: 13¾" / 349mm
Depth: 2" / 51mm
Neck joint: Set-in
Bridge: Gibraltar (w/ sustain block)
Tailpiece: Gibraltar
Knob style: Speed (gold)
Hardware color: Gold
Neck type: AR
Neck material: 3-piece rock maple
Scale length: 24¾"
Fingerboard material: Ebony w/ binding
Fingerboard inlays: Abalone and pearl split block
Frets: 24 / VelveTouch
Nut:Half & Half nut (Bone & Brass)
Machine heads: Ibanez VelveTune
Pickup configuration: HH
Bridge pickup: Super 80 (H) gold cover / Flying Fingers
Neck pickup:1Super 80 (H) gold cover / Flying Fingers
Controls:1976: Two volumes / two tones / 3-way toggle pickup selector
Output jack: ¼" mono (side mounted)