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The '''AR325QA''' is an [[Artist series]] solid body electric guitar model introduced by [[Ibanez]] in mid 2018. It was produced in China.
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The '''AR325QA''' is an [[Artist series]] solid body electric guitar model introduced by [[Ibanez]] in mid 2018. It is produced in China.
   
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The AR325QA features an arched quilted ash top with creme binding on a mahogany body mated to a set-in maple neck with a 22-fret jatoba fingerboard with creme binding and split block position markers. Components include dual Ibanez Super 58 [[humbucking pickup]]s with individual volume and tone controls wired to [[Tri-sound switch]]es which allow a range of tone options, a Tune-O-Matic style ART-1 fixed bridge with a Quik Change Classic tailpiece and gold Sure Grip III knobs.
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The AR325QA features an arched quilted ash top with ivory binding on a mahogany body mated to a set-in maple neck with a smooth heel and a 22-fret jatoba fingerboard with ivory binding and split block position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez Super 58 [[humbucking pickup]]s with individual volume and tone controls wired to [[Tri-sound switch]]es which allow a range of tone options, a Tune-o-matic style ART-1 fixed bridge with a Quik Change Classic tailpiece, Ibanez die-cast and gold Sure Grip III knobs.
   
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For 2019 the mahogany body was replaced with okoume.
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For 2019 the mahogany body was replaced with okoume. For 2020 the bridge was replaced with the new Gibraltar Performer.
   
 
It replaced the [[AR325]] which is a similar model with a figured bubinga top.
  
It replaced the [[AR325]] which is a similar model with a figured bubinga top.
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== Specifications ==
  
== Specifications ==
 
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| name = AR325QA
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| series = Artist series
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| type = Guitar
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| year = 2018–2019
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| series = Artist series
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| year = 2018–2021
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| area = Asia & Africa ''2019'' / China ''2019'' / Europe / North & South America and Oceania / USA
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| area = Asia & Africa ''2019–2020'' / China ''2019–2020'' / Europe ''2018–2020'' / North & South America and Oceania ''2018–2020'' / USA
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| made = China
  
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| colors = Dark Brown Sunburst (DBS)
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| made = China
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| bodytype = Solid body
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| colors = Dark Brown Sunburst (DBS)
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| bodytype = Solid body
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| matbody = ''2018'': Mahogany w/ quilted ash top & creme binding<br/>''2019'': Okoume w/ quilted ash top & creme binding
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| matbody = ''2018'': Mahogany w/ quilted ash top & ivory binding<br/>''2019–2021'': Okoume w/ quilted ash top & ivory binding
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| matneck = {{3pm}}
  
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| matfb = Jatoba w/ creme binding
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| matneck = {{3pm}}
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| nj = [[Set-in]]
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| matfb = Jatoba w/ ivory binding
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| neck = [[AR (neck type)|AR]]
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| nj = [[Set-in]] w/ smooth heel
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| scale = {{24.75}}
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| neck = [[AR (neck type)|AR]]
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| nut = Ivory plastic (43mm)
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| scale = {{24.75}}
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| frets = 22
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| nut = Ivory plastic
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| fretsize = medium
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| nutwidth = 43mm
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| bridge = [[ART-1]] fixed
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| frets = 22
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| tailpiece = [[Quik Change Classic]]
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| fretsize = medium
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| bridge = ''2018–2019'': [[ART-1]] fixed<br/>''2020–2021'': [[Gibraltar Performer]] fixed
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| hw = Gold
  
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| pucon = HH
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| stringspace = 10.5mm
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| puneck = Ibanez [[Super 58]] {{H}}
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| tailpiece = [[Quik Change Classic]]
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| pubridge = Ibanez [[Super 58]] {{H}}
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| hw = Gold
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| control = {{2V2T3}} / 2 [[Tri-sound switch]]es
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| pucon = HH
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| inlay = Acrylic/ abalone split block
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| puneck = Ibanez [[Super 58]] {{H}} ''passive/ alnico''
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| pubridge = Ibanez [[Super 58]] {{H}} ''passive/ alnico''
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| strings = .010–.046
  
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| tuners = Ibanez die-cast w/ half moon buttons
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| control = {{2V2T3}} / Two [[Tri-sound switch]]es
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| knobs = [[Sure Grip III]]
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| output = {{Mono}} (side mounted w/ oval bezel)
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| inlay = Acrylic & abalone split block
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| strings = {{EXL110}}
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| tuners = Ibanez die-cast w/ half moon buttons
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| tuning = {{EStd}}
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| knobs = [[Sure Grip III]]
 
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| HH 3-way tri-sound.png | Pickup switching diagram
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| HH 3-way tri-sound.png | Pickup switching
 
| Controls 2V2T 3-way tri-sound.png | Control layout
  
| Controls 2V2T 3-way tri-sound.png | Control layout
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| 2021 AR325QA DBS 4L 02 back.jpg | Rear of body
 
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== Sources ==
  
== Sources ==
 
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* [http://archive.today/2018.08.29-155414/http://www.ibanez.com/products/eg_detail18.php?year=2018&area_id=3&cat_id=1&series_id=33&data_id=441&color=CL01 AR325QA product page], Ibanez Europe, archived from [http://www.ibanez.com/products/eg_detail18.php?year=2018&area_id=3&cat_id=1&series_id=33&data_id=441&color=CL01 the original] August 2018
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* [http://archive.today/2018.08.29-155414/http://www.ibanez.com/products/eg_detail18.php?year=2018&area_id=3&cat_id=1&series_id=33&data_id=441&color=CL01 AR325QA product page], Ibanez Europe, archived August 2018
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20190113013708/https://www.ibanez.com/asia/products/detail/ar325qa_4l_01.html AR325QA product page], Ibanez Asia, archived from [https://www.ibanez.com/asia/products/detail/ar325qa_4l_01.html the original] January 2019<!-- alternate archive link: http://archive.today/2019.01.13-013629/https://www.ibanez.com/asia/products/detail/ar325qa_4l_01.html -->
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20190113013708/https://www.ibanez.com/asia/products/detail/ar325qa_4l_01.html AR325QA product page], Ibanez Asia, archived January 2019<!-- alternate archive link: http://archive.today/2019.01.13-013629/https://www.ibanez.com/asia/products/detail/ar325qa_4l_01.html -->
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20200109005313/https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/ar325qa_4l_02.html AR325QA product page], Ibanez USA, archived January 2020
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20210105152744/https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/ar325qa_4l_02.html AR325QA product page], Ibanez USA, archived January 2021
   
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Revision as of 15:30, 5 January 2021

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The AR325QA is an Artist series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in mid 2018. It is produced in China.

The AR325QA features an arched quilted ash top with ivory binding on a mahogany body mated to a set-in maple neck with a smooth heel and a 22-fret jatoba fingerboard with ivory binding and split block position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez Super 58 humbucking pickups with individual volume and tone controls wired to Tri-sound switches which allow a range of tone options, a Tune-o-matic style ART-1 fixed bridge with a Quik Change Classic tailpiece, Ibanez die-cast and gold Sure Grip III knobs.

For 2019 the mahogany body was replaced with okoume. For 2020 the bridge was replaced with the new Gibraltar Performer.

It replaced the AR325 which is a similar model with a figured bubinga top.

Specifications

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Specifications for AR325QA
Model name: AR325QA
Year(s) offered: 2018–2021
Sold in: Asia & Africa 2019–2020 / China 2019–2020 / Europe 2018–2020 / North & South America and Oceania 2018–2020 / USA
Made in: China
Finish(es): Dark Brown Sunburst (DBS)
Body
Body type:
Solid body
Body material:
2018: Mahogany w/ quilted ash top & ivory binding
2019–2021: Okoume w/ quilted ash top & ivory binding
Neck joint:
Set-in w/ smooth heel
Bridge:
2018–2019: ART-1 fixed
2020–2021: Gibraltar Performer fixed (10.5mm string spacing)
Tailpiece:
Quik Change Classic
Knob style:
Sure Grip III
Hardware color:
Gold
Neck
Neck type:
AR
Neck material:
3-piece maple
Scale length:
628mm/ 24¾"
Fingerboard material:
Jatoba w/ ivory binding
Fingerboard inlays:
Acrylic & abalone split block
Frets:
22 / medium
Nut:
Ivory plastic (43mm)
Machine heads:
Ibanez die-cast w/ half moon buttons
Electronics/ Strings
Pickup configuration:
HH
Bridge pickup:
Ibanez Super 58 (H) passive/ alnico
Neck pickup:
Ibanez Super 58 (H) passive/ alnico
Controls:
Two volumes / two tones / 3-way toggle pickup selector / Two Tri-sound switches
Output jack:
¼" mono (side mounted w/ oval bezel)
String gauge (factory):
.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 (D'Addario EXL110)
Factory tuning:
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E (E Std.)
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Images

Additional details
HH 3-way tri-sound
Pickup switching
Controls 2V2T 3-way tri-sound
Control layout
2021 AR325QA DBS 4L 02 back
Rear of body

Sources

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