Review of the Ibanez AR325QA-DBS Electric guitar. Where to buy it?

I’ll tell you how this post is built. First I list the features of the Ibanez AR325QA-DBS guitar. Then you have a video or two, purchase links and useful comments from other users and then you have one of the most useful parts; comparison tables with similar items so you can compare.

  • Body: Okume
  • Top: Ash burl
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Jatoba
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickup: 2 Super 58 humbuckers
  • ART1 bridge
  • Quick Change Classic Tailpiece
  • Colour: Dark Brown Sunburst
  • Suitable cases: Article no. 172299 and Article no. 193412 (both not included)

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This guitar usually has a price around 473.00 €

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Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

First, the looks are amazing, better than on the site. The dark coffee colour and "flame" are gorgeous. Second, this is a very light guitar, which I love, with no visible flaw and perfect set up out of the box for me. The strings were totally spotless, waw! As per the sound, the possibilities are numerous, with 2 boost/tone switches (sorry if the name is different) beyond the usual 4 knobs. So this has become one of my best guitars, and I have many. I love this model, totally recommended.

PS after a few weeks, one of the toggle switches has a contact problem. Not the first time I get issues on the knobs or switches on 500 E Ibanez models, so I think they should watch out. Took down a star. Still a great guitar otherwise.

Comment:

Had this for couple of days and already this is one of my top favorite guitars. This beauty (and it is beautiful) just feels right to play something among the lines of AC/DC or Scorpions. Sounds sharp and tight. With most guitars I have problem having them sounding a fuzzy and having hard time adding distortion without adding fuzz. Here is no such problem – tone is clear as fresh spring water (if you catch my drift). On the bad side – it was hard for me to find right tone for heavier styles. In my mind this guitar is just perfect for blues/rock/hard rock. Pickups can be selected in all sorts of ways so you will have tons of settings to play with. I know I did. If you like classic single coil sound with more gain – well you can do that with this beast – but you will have to deal with some background noise. Guitar stays in tune pretty well and neck is on the fatter side so it shouldn’t be afraid adding higher gouge strings. All in all – this is a must have. As always Ibanez outdid them selves once again.

Ibanez AR325QA-DBS vs Fender Player Series Strat MN BCR

The guitar Ibanez AR325QA-DBSis usually 82 € cheaper than Fender Player Series Strat MN BCR.

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Ibanez AR325QA-DBS

Fender Player Series Strat MN BCR
  • Body: Okume
  • Top: Ash burl
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Jatoba
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickup: 2 Super 58 humbuckers
  • ART1 bridge
  • Quick Change Classic Tailpiece
  • Colour: Dark Brown Sunburst
  • Suitable cases: Article no. 172299 and Article no. 193412 (both not included)
  • Body: Alder
  • Maple neck
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Matte neck finish
  • 22 Frets
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Pickups: 3 New Player AlNiCo V single coils
  • Controls: Volume, tone (neck & middle) and tone (bridge)
  • 5-Way toggle switch
  • 2-Point tremolo
  • Standard sealed machine heads
  • Ex-factory stringing: Fender .009 – .042 (article nr 133191)
  • Colour: Buttercream

Below have a look to the video of this guitar Fender Player Series Strat MN BCR

Fender Stratocaster Player Series HSS MN BCR | demo

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Fender Player Series Strat MN BCR review

Ibanez AR325QA-DBS vs Fender Player Series Strat MN PWT

The guitar Ibanez AR325QA-DBSis usually 82 € cheaper than Fender Player Series Strat MN PWT.

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Ibanez AR325QA-DBS

Fender Player Series Strat MN PWT
  • Body: Okume
  • Top: Ash burl
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Jatoba
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickup: 2 Super 58 humbuckers
  • ART1 bridge
  • Quick Change Classic Tailpiece
  • Colour: Dark Brown Sunburst
  • Suitable cases: Article no. 172299 and Article no. 193412 (both not included)
  • Body: Alder
  • Maple neck
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Matte neck finish
  • 22 Frets
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Pickups: 3 New Player AlNiCo V single coils
  • Controls: Volume, tone (neck & middle) and tone (bridge)
  • 5-Way toggle switch
  • 2-Point tremolo
  • Standard sealed machine heads
  • Ex-factory stringing: Fender .009 – .042 (article nr 133191)
  • Colour: Polar white

Below have a look to the video of this guitar Fender Player Series Strat MN PWT

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Fender Player Series Strat MN PWT review

Ibanez AR325QA-DBS vs Fender Player Series Strat MN TPL

The guitar Ibanez AR325QA-DBSis usually 82 € cheaper than Fender Player Series Strat MN TPL.

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Ibanez AR325QA-DBS

Fender Player Series Strat MN TPL
  • Body: Okume
  • Top: Ash burl
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Jatoba
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickup: 2 Super 58 humbuckers
  • ART1 bridge
  • Quick Change Classic Tailpiece
  • Colour: Dark Brown Sunburst
  • Suitable cases: Article no. 172299 and Article no. 193412 (both not included)
  • Body: Alder
  • Maple neck
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Matte neck finish
  • 22 Frets
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Pickups: 3 New Player AlNiCo V single coils
  • Controls: Volume, tone (neck & middle) and tone (bridge)
  • 5-Way toggle switch
  • 2-Point tremolo
  • Standard sealed machine heads
  • Ex-factory stringing: Fender .009 – .042 (article nr 133191)
  • Colour: Tidepool

Below have a look to the video of this guitar Fender Player Series Strat MN TPL

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Ibanez AR325QA-DBS vs G&L Tribute Asat Classic BB

The guitar Ibanez AR325QA-DBS is usually 5 € more expensive than G&L Tribute Asat Classic BB, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

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Ibanez AR325QA-DBS

G&L Tribute Asat Classic BB
  • Body: Okume
  • Top: Ash burl
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Jatoba
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickup: 2 Super 58 humbuckers
  • ART1 bridge
  • Quick Change Classic Tailpiece
  • Colour: Dark Brown Sunburst
  • Suitable cases: Article no. 172299 and Article no. 193412 (both not included)
  • Body: Swamp ash
  • Neck: Maple, tinted glossy
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • 2x G&L Magnetic Field Design Single coils
  • 3-Way selector switch
  • 1x Volume control
  • 1x Tone control
  • Chrome hardware
  • 1-Ply black pickguard
  • Colour: Butterscotch Blonde

Below have a look to the video of this guitar G&L Tribute Asat Classic BB

G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Guitar Demo

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Where to buy the guitar Ibanez AR325QA-DBS

Thomann

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  • Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
  • 100% reliable payment.
  • Leader in trouble-free shipping.
  • Usually Best price.
  • Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.

Amazon

  • Free Shipping and possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
  • Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
  • Sometimes better price.
  • He’s got worse stock than Thomann.

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