Welcoming yet another expansion to the highly successful AZ series, Ibanez is proud to introduce the AZES or AZ Essentials 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.

Ibanez builds guitars for players of all levels—from beginners to the most demanding masters of the instrument. Regardless of price, Ibanez always strives to offer the absolute best sound, style, and playability in its class. The Standard series incorporates all the staples the Ibanez brand is famous for, such as fast necks, floating trems, and high-octane distortion in a package that is available and accessible to most players.

• Body: Poplar
• Neck: Maple
• Bridge: T106 vintage-style trem bridge w/ Comfort-Round Steel saddles
• Fingerboard: Jatoba w/Medium Frets
• Number of Frets: 22
• Scale Length: 25"
• Pickup/EQ: Accord Humbucking and Essentials single-coil passive H-S-S pickups w/5-position switch, Master Volume & Tone, and Alter Switch for single coil series-connection