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Ibanez AZES31 Essential Series Electric Guitar - AOC : Arctic Ocean
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.
Item In StockWelcoming 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.
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Product Information
SPECS
- neck type
- AZESMaple neck
- top/back/body
- Poplar body
- fretboard
- Jatoba fretboardWhite dot inlay
- fret
- Medium frets
- number of frets
- 22
- bridge
- F106 bridge w/ Comfort round Steel saddles
- string space
- 10.5mm
- neck pickup
- Essentials (S) neck pickupPassive/Ceramic
- middle pickup
- Essentials (S) middle pickupPassive/Ceramic
- bridge pickup
- Essentials (S) bridge pickupPassive/Ceramic
- factory tuning
- 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
- strings
- D'Addario® EXL110
- string gauge
- .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
- hardware color
- Chrome
SWITCHING SYSTEM
Description
When the alter switch is in neck position, two-hum tap mode is engaged. When the alter switch is in bridge position, two-hum tap mode is disengaged. Pickup selection when two-hum tap mode is disengaged: The pickup selector switch in neck position engages the neck pickup. When the pickup selector switch is between the neck and center positions, the neck pickup and the center pickup are engaged. When the pickup selector is in center position, the center pickup is engaged. When the pickup selector is between the center and bridge positions, the center pickup and the bridge pickup are engaged. When the pickup selector is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is engaged. Pickup selection when two-hum tap mode is engaged: The pickup selector in the neck position engages the neck and center pickups in series. When the pickup selector is between the neck and center positions, the neck and center pickup are engaged. When the pickup selector is in the center position, the neck and bridge pickups are engaged. When the pickup selector is between the center and bridge positions, the center and bridge pickups are engaged. When the pickup selector is in the bridge position, the center and bridge pickups are engaged in series.
CONTROLS
Description
With the guitar held in the playing position, there is one knob and one switch along the lower edge of the body. Closest to the knee cutout is the five-way pickup selector switch. Closest to the end of the body is the tone knob. The volume knob is located right above the five-way pickup selector switch. Between the volume and tone knobs is the alter switch.
Features
Maple Neck
The Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character.
Jatoba fretboard
Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.
Medium frets
Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.
Poplar body
Poplar used as body wood delivers a well-balanced tone with incredible thickness.
Ibanez machineheads w/ Split-shaft
They feature die-cast housings and split-shaft. The die-cast housing offers protection from dusts and ease of tuning and the split-shaft makes it easy to change the strings.
25 inch scale
AZES guitars feature a 25" scale length, which makes for an easier playing instrument for children and players of smaller stature. Additionally, as the 25", medium scale is also large enough that the player can continue to grow with the instrument as they mature as a guitarist.
250mm fretboard radius
The 250mm fretboard radius is not too flat, not too round, and makes for an excellent choice for the first-time player. This radius is a great middle ground that allows for learning to play each note correctly, while still maintaining a high degree of comfort
Mono-unit output jack
The mono-unit output jack is made of solid, durable material and is a single piece to avoid unwanted movement and loosening of the jack, which leads to contact failure or disconnection. This innovation allows for long term playing enjoyment and minimal maintenance.
All Access Neck Joint
All Access Neck Joint offers superior playability at the high frets.
Essentials S-S-S pickups
Essentials pickups provide well-balanced tone and as well as versatility, so that guitar players can enjoy various styles of music with just one instrument.
F106 bridge w/ Comfort round Steel saddles
This F106 bridge is equipped with newly developed comfort round Steel saddles. Its construction provides wider range of height adjustment and ease of setting up. Additionally, the screws are less likely to stick out, leading to less stress on your strumming hand and better playing comfort.
dyna-MIX8 switching system with Alter Switch
The dyna-MIX 8 offers eight sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. It even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups.
