
Ibanez AZES40-PRB Essentials Series Purist Blue Electric Guitar

The AZ Series is one of Ibanez's most popular guitar ranges. Since their launch in 2018, these popular S-shaped all-rounders have become go-to guitars for virtuosos thanks to their smooth-playing necks and flexible electronics. The newly released AZES (AZ Essentials) lineup brings the tone, versatility and playability of the celebrated Ibanez AZ Series to beginners and intermediate players.


A True In-store Experience
Get expert advice on choosing the right instrument.
Product Description
When the alter switch is in neck position, two hum tap mode is on. When the alter switch is in bridge position, two hum tap mode is off. Two hums tap mode means the neck and middle pickups are wired in series and functioning as a humbucker. When two hum tap mode is off and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in between neck and center position, neck and center pickups are selected. When the switch is in center position, center position is selected. When the switch is in between center and bridge position, center pickup and neck side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected. When two hum tap mode is on and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck and center pickups are selected, and they are in series. When the switch is in between neck and center position the neck pickup and bridge side of the bridge pickup are selected.
- Maple neck: The Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character.
- Jatoba fretboard: Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end
- Medium frets: Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.
- Poplar body: Poplar used as body wood delivers a well-balanced tone with incredible thickness.
- Ibanez machineheads w/ Split-shaft: They feature die-cast housings and split-shaft. The die-cast housing offers protection from dusts and ease of tuning and the split-shaft makes it easy to change the strings.
- 25 inch scale: AZES guitars feature a 25" scale length, which makes for an easier playing instrument for children and players of smaller stature. Additionally, as the 25", medium scale is also large enough that the player can continue to grow with the instrument as they mature as a guitarist.
- 250mm fretboard radius: The 250mm fretboard radius is not too flat, not too round, and makes for an excellent choice for the first-time player. This radius is a great middle ground that allows for learning to play each note correctly, while still maintaining a high degree of comfort
- Mono-unit output jack: The mono-unit output jack is made of solid, durable material and is a single piece to avoid unwanted movement and loosening of the jack, which leads to contact failure or disconnection. This innovation allows for long term playing enjoyment and minimal maintenance.
- All Access Neck Joint: All Access Neck Joint offers superior playability at the high frets.
- Essentials / Accord S-S-H pickups: Essentials and Accord pickups provide well-balanced tone and as well as versatility, so that guitar players can enjoy various styles of music with just one instrument.
- T106 tremolo w/ Comfort round Steel saddles: This T106 bridge is equipped with newly developed comfort round Steel saddles. Its construction provides wider range of height adjustment and ease of setting up. Additionally, the screws are less likely to stick out, leading to less stress on your strumming hand and better playing comfort.
- dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch: The dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. One mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups
Want to sell yours?
List, sell, and get paid securely for your old musical instruments, connecting with music enthusiasts at your preferred price
Product Specifications
Features | |
Neck Type | AZESMaple neck |
Top/Back/Body | Poplar body |
Fretboard | Jatoba fretboardWhite 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 pickupPassive/Ceramic |
Middle Pickup | Essentials (S) middle pickupPassive/Ceramic |
Bridge Pickup | Accord (H) bridge pickupPassive/Ceramic |
Factory Tuning | 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E |
Strings | D'Addario® EXL110 |
String Gauge | .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 |
Hardware color | Chrome |