Essential Information About the Ibanez AZES40 Guitar
- Immediate versatility thanks to the Essentials/Accord pickup trio in an S?S?H configuration and the dyna?MIX9 system (9 sounds in total).
- Playing comfort with AZES-profile maple neck, Jatoba fingerboard (250 mm radius), and medium frets for precise intonation.
- Stability and reliability: Ibanez split-shaft tuners, ?mono-unit? anti-looseness jack, and All Access neck joint for easy upper fret access.
- Tremolo T106 with steel ?comfort round? saddles, easy adjustments, and improved right-hand ergonomics.
AZES40: the springboard of the AZ series for all styles
Part of the Ibanez AZ family, the AZES40 adopts the modern ergonomics and playability of the series in an accessible format. Balanced poplar body, electronics designed to multiply textures: this ?Essentials? version aims for everyday reliability while offering a tonal palette worthy of higher-end models.
Who is it for, and what for?
Perfect for ambitious beginners and intermediate guitarists, the AZES40 covers pop, rock, funk, indie, and blues, up to heavier riffs thanks to the bridge humbucker. Its 25" / 635 mm scale length and 250 mm radius ensure a natural feel, whether coming from classical guitar or starting from scratch.
Tone
The Essentials single-coil pickups (neck/center, ceramic magnets) deliver clear, snappy cleans, perfect for funky attack and bright arpeggios. The Accord humbucker at the bridge adds body, sustain, and harmonics for crunch and distortion. The dyna?MIX9 circuit with Alter Switch series/parallel modes expands the palette: instantly switches from single-coil twang to a ?fake humbucker? (simulated series) without losing volume. Responsive volume/tone potentiometers and a 5-position selector complete an easy-to-master electronics setup that?s highly effective in both studio and stage environments.
Recommended compatible accessories
To maintain the original feel, opt for 10?46 gauge strings like D?Addario EXL110. Suitable protection: Ibanez M300C case and Ibanez IGB540?BK gig bag. Add a standard strap (classic strap buttons), a 6.35 mm mono jack cable (straight or angled), and if you frequently use the vibrato, a set of springs/tremolo stopper compatible with the T106.
Glossary
- Scale length: vibrating length of the string, affects tension and feel.
- Radius: curvature of the fingerboard, influences comfort and bends.
- Saddle: piece guiding the strings (headstock and bridge); here ?comfort round? steel saddles at the bridge for comfort.
- Humbucker/Single-coil: double coil (thicker sound, less noise) vs single coil (attack, brightness).
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body wood: poplar
- Bridge: Ibanez T106 tremolo with ?Comfort round? steel saddles
- Hardware: chrome
- Output jack: ?mono-unit? (one piece, anti-looseness)
Neck
- Neck type: AZES, maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba, white ?dot? inlays
- Frets: medium, 22
- Scale length: 25" / 635 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm / 1.65"
- Width at 22nd fret: 56.4 mm / 2.22"
- Thickness at 1st fret: 20.5 mm / 0.81"
- Thickness at 12th fret: 22.5 mm / 0.89"
- Fingerboard radius: 250 mm / 9.84"
- Tuners: Ibanez split-shaft, molded housings
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: S?S?H
- Neck pickup: Ibanez Essentials (S), passive/ceramic
- Middle pickup: Ibanez Essentials (S), passive/ceramic
- Bridge pickup: Ibanez Accord (H), passive/ceramic
- Selector: 5 positions + dyna?MIX9 with Alter Switch (series/parallel and ?fake humbucker? modes)
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, mini Alter switch
Miscellaneous
- String spacing at bridge: 10.5 mm / 0.41"
- Factory tuning: standard E (1E?2B?3G?4D?5A?6E)
- Installed strings: D?Addario EXL110, gauges .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
- Recommended compatible case: Ibanez M300C
- Recommended compatible gig bag: Ibanez IGB540?BK
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