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The Ibanez AZES40 belongs to the AZ family, known for its ergonomics and ability to cover many styles without complication. The "AZ Essentials" series emphasizes playing comfort, tuning stability, and particularly clever electronics, all in an electric guitar that is easy to set up and pleasant to maintain as you progress.
Perfect for beginners and very solid for intermediate players, the AZES40 supports learning (chords, rhythms, first improvisations) as well as group rehearsals. Its S-S-H configuration naturally suits pop, rock, funk, blues, and indie, with real flexibility to switch from clean arpeggios to heavier riffs.
The two Essentials single-coil pickups (neck and middle), passive and ceramic, favor clear, responsive, and well-defined cleans, ideal for funky rhythms, chicken picking, and bright accompaniments. At the bridge, the Accord humbucker adds grit, output level, and a thicker attack for rock tones and leads. The core of the versatility comes from the dyna-MIX9: thanks to the 5-position selector and the Alter Switch, additional combinations (splits and series/parallel associations depending on positions) allow quick variation of texture, warmth, and bite. The maple/Jatoba duo brings brightness and articulation, while the poplar body maintains a pleasant balance. The T106 tremolo completes the setup with smooth modulation and consistent sustain.
The guitar comes factory-equipped with D'Addario EXL110 strings (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046), and staying with this gauge is an excellent choice to preserve the factory feel and balance. For transport, the recommended options are the M300C case or the IGB540-BK gig bag, both suited to the AZES40's format.
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