Taking adaptability to new extremes, the AZ series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. Carrying this ethos forward, the AZ line embodies time-tested Ibanez innovation and player-focused features like a smooth, oval neck grip, a well-balanced asymmetrical body shape, and the neck heel allowing for unrivalled playability.
- Roasted Maple neck The Roasted Maple neck is heat-treated to increase stability, durability, moisture resistance and tolerance of temperature changes.
- Jatoba fretboard Jatoba has a reddish-brown colour and produces a rich mid-range with a crisp high end.
- Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response and effortless articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.
- Flamed Maple top / Alder body The Flamed Maple top displays a beautiful wood grain. The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain.
- Ibanez Modern Custom pickups Ibanez Modern Custom pickups feature a dual humbucker configuration with alnico V magnets. They offer powerful tone and a quick response, which pair especially well with overdrive and distortion.
- Locking machine heads Locking machine heads ensure accurate and stable tuning.
- T106 tremolo The T106 tremolo bridge with 6 independent saddles makes precise height and intonation adjustment of each string easy.
- dyna-MIX10 switching system with Alter Switch The dyna-MIX 10 offers ten sound variations and can easily switch from humbucker and single coil modes with the mini switch. The power Tap mode provides a realistic single coil sound despite its two humbucker pickup layout.
****Special Features****
- Super All Access Neck Joint the Super All Access Neck Joint increases playability and allows for easy access to the higher frets.