Ibanez AZES40 Black

The Ibanez AZES40 Black is a standout entry in the AZ Essentials series, designed in collaboration with guitar virtuoso and educator Tomo Fujita. This guitar is specifically engineered to eliminate the common hurdles beginners face, featuring a shorter 25" scale length that reduces string tension and makes reaching frets much easier for smaller hands. Its poplar body and maple neck provide a balanced, punchy tone that serves as a perfect foundation for any genre.

What truly sets this model apart is its massive tonal range, powered by an HSS pickup configuration (Ibanez Essentials single-coils and an Accord humbucker) and the dyna-MIX9 switching system. By using the "Alter" switch, you can access nine distinct sound variations, including a mode that makes your single-coils sound like a powerful humbucker. For added comfort, it includes round steel bridge saddles that won't dig into your hand and a mono-unit output jack designed to prevent the loose connections common in entry-level guitars.