The AZ series is highly popular as the standard model for the new generation of guitarists.
The pickups are Prestige grade, made in Japan, and mounted directly on the ash body are open-type Hyperion pickups developed in collaboration with Seymour Duncan. The output is kept low to take advantage of the guitar's original characteristics, with emphasis on picking tracking and reproducibility, and the pickups have excellent balance on each string and ride well with effectors.
The neck and fingerboard are made of S-Tech Wood Roasted Maple, which is heat-treated for shape stability, durability against warping, water resistance, and resistance to temperature changes.
The neck shape is thicker than the conventional Ibanez guitars, which is suitable for all styles of playing. The stainless steel frets allow for non-stressful and expressive choking and vibrato. In addition, the side position marks are made of luminescent material, making them more visible on stage.
GOTOH is a highly reputed hardware manufacturer. The bridge, jointly developed with GOTOH, a highly acclaimed hardware manufacturer, features a machined titanium saddle and a machined steel inertia block, and also features an extended high register.
The Alter Switch, which is essential for creating a wide range of sounds, differs from the common coil tapping method in that one coil is tapped and the other coil is specially wired to bring out the low frequency range of the other coil, resulting in clear highs and a thick, clear sound.
The pegs are equipped with GOTOH Magnum locks, and in combination with the bridge, the tuning stability is outstanding.
This is a confident model that is packed with Ibanez guitar manufacturing know-how from A to Z. It has the potential to captivate any guitar player.
Neck TypeAZ Oval C S-TECH WOOD Neck Roasted Maple
Top/Back/BodyAlder Body
FretboardS-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple Black dot inlay
