The philosophy behind the AZES or AZ Essentials 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 AZES40 comes with a 25 inch scale, a Jatoba fretboard with 250mm radius, a Maple neck and a Poplar body. Furthermore, it features Essentials / Accord H-S-S pickups with dyna-MIX9 switching system and a T106 tremolo bridge. Specifications SeriesAZES Number of strings6 Left handedLeft handed ColorPurist Blue BodyPoplar Body finishGloss Polyurethane NeckMaple Scale (inch)25 Scale (mm)635 Neck typeAZES Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)20,5 Neck finishSatin Polyurethane Neck jointBolt-on NutPlastic Nut width (mm)42 End width (mm)56,4 FretboardJatoba Fretboard radius (mm)250 InlayWhite dot Number of frets22 Fret typeMedium Neck pickupEssentials (S) Middle pickupEssentials (S) Bridge pickupAccord (H) Pickup typePassive Controls, pickup selector1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch Other switchesdyna-MIX9 switching system w/Alter Switch BridgeT106 w/Comfort round Steel saddles String spacing (mm)10,5 Machine headsIbanez machine heads Hardware colorChrome String gauges (from top to bottom).010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 Tuning (from top to bottom)1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E Made inIndonesia Other item(s) includedHex wrench