Welcoming yet another expansion to the highly successful AZ series, Ibanez is proud to introduce the AZ Essentials (AZES) line. The philosophy behind this series is to bring the tone, versatility and, playability of this celebrated lineup to a wider array of beginner and intermediate players. However, AZ Essentials are also equipped with series-specific features such as a Mono-unit output jack, a 250mm fingerboard radius, and Comfort round bridge saddles, all designed to make the beginner’s learning process a streamlined, enjoyable and fun experience.

The AZES features a poplar wood body which delivers a well-balanced tone with incredible thickness, while its maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character. The 250mm jatoba 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, and its medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes, while still maintaining a high degree of comfort.

AZES guitars feature a 25" scale length, which makes for an easier playing instrument for children and players of smaller stature, yet large enough that the player can continue to grow with the instrument as they mature as a guitarist.

neck type AZES / Maple neck
top/back/body Poplar body
fretboard Jatoba fretboardWhite dot inlay
fret Medium frets
number of frets 22
bridge F106 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 Essentials (S) 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