Ibanez AZES40 AZ Essentials Electric Guitar – Purist Blue
A Versatile First Guitar with Premium AZ DNA
The Ibanez AZES40 expands the renowned AZ series into an accessible, player-friendly instrument designed for beginners and developing musicians. Focused on comfort, tonal flexibility, and smooth progression, the AZ Essentials range captures the spirit of the AZ lineup while introducing features tailored to make learning easier and more enjoyable.
Easy Playability for Rapid Progress
From the stable Maple neck to the 250mm fingerboard radius and expressive Jatoba fretboard, the AZES40 is built for comfort. Medium frets improve note accuracy, while the ergonomic neck joint gives players more freedom as they advance. Built with a lightweight Poplar body, it remains comfortable during long practice sessions.
HSS Pickups & dyna-MIX9: Endless Tonal Possibilities
The combination of Essentials single coils and a powerful Accord humbucker gives the AZES40 the flexibility to cover everything from sparkling clean tones to punchy modern rock sounds. Its dyna-MIX9 switching system unlocks nine distinct sound options via the Alter Switch, including clever coil combinations that mimic humbucker characteristics for extra thickness and clarity.
Smooth Tremolo Performance & Comfortable Hardware
Equipped with the T106 tremolo bridge, the guitar offers expressive vibrato while maintaining stability. The newly developed Comfort round steel saddles ensure a smoother feel under the picking hand, reduced irritation, and simpler setup. Combined with durable chrome hardware, the AZES40 is built to support a player’s early journey and beyond.
Key Features
- Versatile HSS pickup configuration with Essentials single coils and Accord humbucker
- dyna-MIX9 switching system delivering nine tonal variations
- T106 tremolo bridge with Comfort round saddles for smooth playability
- Lightweight Poplar body with stable Maple neck
- Jatoba fretboard offering rich mids and a crisp top end
- Medium frets for improved accuracy and control
Who Is This Guitar For?
- Beginner players wanting a comfortable, high-quality first electric guitar
- Intermediate musicians looking for broad tonal flexibility
- Students exploring multiple genres – pop, rock, blues, funk, indie and more
- Guitarists who prefer tremolo-equipped instruments
- Anyone seeking AZ-series feel and performance at an accessible price
