Ibanez AZ Essentials Electric Guitar Arctic Ocean Metallic

The Ibanez AZ Essentials electric guitar brings the celebrated AZ series' tone, versatility and playability to beginner and intermediate players. Its maple neck, jatoba fingerboard and poplar body provide a balanced, nuanced tone. The Essentials pickups offer versatility to enjoy different musical styles. Thoughtfully designed features like its 25" scale, 9.84" fingerboard radius and All Access neck joint ensure smooth playability. The dyna-MIX8 switching system provides eight distinct sounds for expanded tonal options. Innovations like the Mono-unit output jack and Comfort bridge saddles enhance durability and comfort.

Versatile Tone From Premium Wood Combination

With its maple neck, jatoba fingerboard and poplar body, the Ibanez AZ Essentials guitar delivers versatile tone. The maple neck provides bright, focused tone with ample note definition. The jatoba fingerboard produces a rich midrange with crisp treble tones. The poplar body offers incredible thickness and a well-balanced frequency response. Together, this premium wood combination gives you adaptable tone to play any style of music.

Smooth Playability Designed for Beginners

Several smart design choices make the AZ Essentials guitar easy and comfortable to play. Its 25" scale length is perfect for smaller hands. The 250mm fingerboard radius strikes an ideal balance between flat and round for learning correct technique. The All Access neck joint provides effortless access to higher frets for soloing. Medium frets enhance note accuracy without being sharp. With its beginner-friendly dimensions and contours, you'll find this Ibanez plays smooth and fast.

Expanded Tonal Options With dyna-MIX8 Switching

The AZ Essentials guitar equips you with exceptional tonal flexibility thanks to its dyna-MIX8 switching system. It offers eight distinct sounds, from sparkling single-coil tones to thick, growling humbucker sounds. With the flick of a switch, you can go from shimmering clean tones to raunchy overdrive. The system even simulates humbucking tone from single coils. This smart switching matrix provides incredible variety to craft your personalized sound.

Play Longer With Innovative Hardware

Some special appointments enhance this Ibanez's durability and playing comfort. The Mono-unit output jack's solid construction prevents your instrument cable from pulling out of the guitar. Comfort bridge saddles allow easy height adjustments and prevent buzz. Together with the versatile tone and smooth playability, these hardware innovations let you play longer without interruptions or discomfort.