The Ibanez AZ series sets new standards in versatility and playing comfort and has earned itself a permanent place in the world of electric guitars – from warm, soulful blues licks to intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. It combines proven Ibanez innovations with thoughtful, player-friendly design: the ergonomically shaped, asymmetrical body fits perfectly in the hand, the gently oval neck provides an unparalleled playing feel, and the optimized neck heel allows for effortless access to the upper frets. The roasted maple neck, heat-treated for maximum stability, durability, and moisture resistance, harmonizes perfectly with the reddish-brown jatoba fingerboard, which delivers rich mids and clear highs. Jumbo stainless steel frets guarantee precise response, effortless articulation, and excellent corrosion resistance, while the alder body impresses with its balanced, bright tone, rich resonance, and sustain. The Ibanez Modern Custom pickups with dual humbucker configuration and Alnico V magnets deliver powerful, dynamic tone and are particularly sensitive to overdrive and distortion. Locking tuners ensure stable tuning, while the T106 tremolo with six individually adjustable saddles allows for precise pitch and intonation adjustments on each string. The dyna-MIX10 circuit with Alter Switch offers ten sound variations, easy switching between humbucker and single-coil modes, and, thanks to Power Tap, even realistic single-coil sounds despite the humbucker configuration. The package is rounded off by the Super All Access Neck Joint, which allows unrestricted access to the highest frets and takes the playing feel to a new level. The AZ series thus embodies perfect handling, versatility, and the typical Ibanez sound—an instrument for musicians who don't want to compromise. Specifications SeriesAZ Number of strings6 ColorBlack BodyAlder Body finishGloss polyester NeckRoasted Maple Scale (inch)25,5 Scale (mm)648 Neck typeAZ Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)20,5 Neck thickness (12th fret, mm)22,5 Neck finishSatin Polyurethane Neck jointBolt-on NutPlastic Nut width (mm)42 End width (mm)57 FretboardJatoba Fretboard radius (mm)305 InlayWhite dot Number of frets24 Fret typeJumbo Stainless Steel Neck pickupIbanez Modern Custom (H) Bridge pickupIbanez Modern Custom (H) Pickup typePassive Controls, pickup selector1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch Other switchesdyna-MIX10 switching system w/Alter Switch BridgeT106 String spacing (mm)10,5 Machine headsLocking 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 Special feature 1Super All Access Neck Joint Made inCHINA Recommended caseM300C Recommended bagIGB540-BK Other item(s) includedTremolo arm, Hex wrench