Introducing the Ibanez AZES40, a remarkable addition to the esteemed AZ Essentials line, designed to cater to a wider range of beginner and intermediate players. True to the philosophy of the AZ series, this guitar promises a harmonious blend of tone, versatility, and playability for players embarking on their musical journey. The Maple neck ensures stability and imparts a bright tonal character, making it an ideal foundation for players exploring various styles. Enhancing the playability, the Jatoba fretboard with its reddish-brown color produces a rich mid-range complemented by a crisp high end. With Medium frets, accuracy in note articulation is heightened, providing a smooth learning experience for players honing their skills. The Poplar body contributes to a well-balanced tone with remarkable thickness, ensuring a resonant and dynamic sound. Versatility is a key feature, thanks to the Essentials / Accord S-S-H pickups. These pickups deliver a well-balanced tone, allowing players to explore a diverse range of musical genres with a single instrument. The T106 tremolo with Comfort round Steel saddles not only adds a dynamic element to playing but also prioritizes comfort, with an innovative design that minimizes stress on the strumming hand. The innovative dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch offers nine sound variations, seamlessly transitioning between humbucker and single-coil modes with a simple flick of the mini switch. One unique mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single-coil pickups, providing players with a versatile tonal palette. The AZES40 boasts several special features that enhance the learning experience. The 25-inch scale length is tailored for ease of play, especially for younger players and those of smaller stature. The 250mm fretboard radius strikes a perfect balance, not too flat nor too round, offering an excellent choice for first-time players by facilitating correct note playing while maintaining a high degree of comfort. Specs: Neck Type: AZES / Maple neck Top/Back/Body: Poplar body Fretboard: Jatoba fretboard / White dot inlay Fret: Medium frets Number Of Frets: 22 Bridge: T106 bridge w/ Comfort round Steel saddles String Space: 10.5mm Neck Pickup: Essentials (S) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic) Middle Pickup: Essentials (S) middle pickup (Passive/Ceramic) Bridge Pickup: Accord (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Ceramic) Factory Tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E Strings: D'Addario® EXL110 String Gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 Hardware Color: Chrome Neck Dimensions: Scale : 635mm/25" A Width: 42mm at NUT B Width: 56.4mm at 22F C Thickness: 20.5mm at 1F D Thickness: 22.5mm at 12F Radius : 250mmR Other features: Recommended Case: M300C Ibanez machine heads w/ Split shaft dyna-MIX9 switching system w/Alter Switch
