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Description Ibanez AZES40-BK
When you’re just starting out with electric guitars, you want an instrument that inspires you to play and opens the door to experimentation. The Ibanez AZES40-BK is exactly that kind of versatile companion — combining comfort, style, and reliability for any musical journey.
This model has been designed to make you feel at ease from the very first moments, and that feeling will stay with beginners and experienced players alike. It brings together everything you need — tonal balance, modern design and the unmistakable spirit of the brand. Nothing is superfluous here, yet it offers more than enough to make playing a true joy.
This guitar doesn’t lock you into one genre. Jazz, rock, pop, indie, blues, or heavier sounds — it’s built to let you try it all. Thanks to its versatility, it feels just as good at home as it does in the studio or on stage.
Why choose this model?
- A comfortable neck that makes learning chords and fast passages easy without extra strain
- Versatile pickup configuration for a wide range of tones — from smooth cleans to powerful overdrive
- Classic black finish — stylish and stage-ready
- Reliable hardware and solid build quality for long-lasting performance without constant adjustments
- Thought-out ergonomic body design that stays comfortable even through long rehearsals or gigs
Model overview
The Ibanez AZES40-BK is part of the AZ Essentials line — a series where the company’s engineers blend time-tested solutions with fresh ideas to meet the needs of today’s players.
Its body is made from poplar, which provides a bright, well-balanced tone without any harsh peaks or dips. This makes the guitar perfectly suited to recording, sitting naturally in various mixes and arrangements.
The maple neck is slim, making it comfortable to play even for those new to the instrument. It’s ideal for quick picking, easy riffs and taking your first steps into soloing. The jatoba fretboard adds warmth and depth to the sound, while 22 medium frets give you plenty of room to move.
The pickups deserve a special mention: the combination of two single coils and a humbucker offers tremendous scope for sound-shaping. Switching between five positions lets you go from sparkling cleans to tight crunch with ease. The additional dyna-MIX8 circuitry with Alter Switch pushes versatility even further, unlocking eight unique tonal setups from the standard configuration.
The hardware is equally dependable. The T106 tremolo bridge with adjustable saddles keeps tuning stable and allows fine adjustments to match your playing style. The sealed tuners hold the strings firmly, so you won’t be retuning constantly, even with regular practice or performance.
Who is this model for?
The Ibanez AZES40-BK is a fantastic choice for beginners eager to step into the world of electric guitars without complications. But it’s not only for them — professionals value its tonal range and adaptability, too. Producers find it useful for sonic experimentation, session musicians use it in the studio as a dependable all‑rounder, and composers draw fresh ideas and inspiration from it. Whether you play for fun, for creative work, or for live gigs, this guitar covers it all.
Specifications Ibanez AZES40-BK
- Series: AZ Essentials
- Body: poplar
- Neck: maple
- Fretboard: jatoba
- Frets: 22, medium
- Scale length: 25" (635 mm)
- Pickups: Essentials/Accord (HSS configuration)
- Electronics: dyna-MIX8 system with Alter Switch
- Bridge: T106 tremolo bridge with adjustable saddles
- Tuners: die-cast sealed
- Finish: black
- Hardware: chrome
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way selector switch