Pre-Owned Ibanez AR-1200 Double Neck Electric Guitar with Hard Shell Case

The AR-1200: Dual-Neck Powerhouse with Iconic Ibanez Craftsmanship

The Ibanez AR-1200, also known as the Artist Twin, is a rare and innovative double neck electric guitar introduced in 1979. Built in Japan during the golden era of Ibanez craftsmanship, this unique instrument features both six-string and twelve-string necks, allowing players to explore a wide tonal landscape. Its antique violin finish and classic Artist Series design make it a standout both visually and sonically.

Vintage Ibanez Double Neck Guitar with Timeless Aesthetics

Constructed from solid ash with a three-ply maple top, the AR-1200 exudes the high-quality feel and look associated with late-‘70s Ibanez guitars. The elegant Antique Violin (AV) finish gives it a warm, vintage-inspired appearance, while distinctive brass accents, including the iconic “cloud” tailpiece and truss rod cover, offer a refined visual appeal that complements its historic status.

Dual-Neck Versatility and Independent Controls

The AR-1200’s defining feature is its dual-neck design, combining both a standard 6-string and a shimmering 12-string neck. Each neck is equipped with its own set of volume and tone controls, Tri-Sound switches, and dedicated outputs. This configuration gives players full control over signal routing and tonal shaping. A neck selector switch makes transitioning between necks seamless and intuitive, ideal for live performance or studio layering.

Super 58 Pickups and Expanded Tonal Options

Each neck is fitted with a pair of Ibanez Super 58 humbuckers, known for their articulate, warm tone and dynamic responsiveness. Coupled with the Tri-Sound system, offering series, parallel, and coil-split modes, this guitar can produce a wide range of tones, from thick, vintage humbucker growl to single-coil clarity. It’s a tonal workhorse that excels across genres.

Condition and Playability

This guitar is in very good condition for its age and has undergone a full in-store professional inspection and setup. The neck is nice and straight, fits comfortably in the hand, and exhibits only minor fretwear. Cosmetically, there are signs of wear typical for a vintage instrument: a scratch on the 6-string neck between the 2nd and 3rd frets, a crack in the finish at the 12-string neck heel, dents on the lower bout (treble and bass side), and nicks on the headstock heel and top near the bridge plate. Additionally, the horn on the bass side has a chip, and there are several finish chips worn to the wood along with surface scratches on the top, back, headstocks and sides, all of which can be seen in the photos. Despite these cosmetic flaws, the guitar remains structurally solid and stage-ready.

Specifications

• Year: 1981

• Body: Solid Ash

• Top: Maple 3-ply

• Neck: Dual set necks (6-string and 12-string)

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Machine Heads: Smooth Tuner

• Pickups: Ibanez Super 58 Humbuckers

• Controls: 1 Master Volume, 1 Volume & Tone for each neck, Pickup Selector, Neck Selector, 4-Tri Sound switches

• Bridge: Gibraltar

• Tailpiece: Special with integrated brass "cloud" design

• Control Knobs: Sure Grip

• Hardware: Brass components

• Finish: Antique Violin (AV)

• Outputs: Dual Outputs

This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.

This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.

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