Taking adaptability to new extremes, the AZ series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks, to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. Carrying this ethos forward, the AZ line embodies time-tested Ibanez innovation and player-focused features like a smooth, oval neck grip, a well-balanced asymmetrical body shape, and the neck heel allowing for unrivalled playability.
The S-TECH special roasted treatment increases the wood's stability, durability, water resistance and tolerance of temperature changes. The neck is sealed with an oil finish which helps make it feel similar to a well-played guitar neck. The S-TECH special roasted treatment provides a superior attack, a well-balanced tone and a rich sustain. In order to achieve supreme neck grip comfort, the fretboard edge is finished with a smooth curve. Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes. The Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing.
Features
- Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck
- S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboard
- Jumbo Stainless Steel frets with Prestige fret edge treatment
- Flamed Maple (4mm) top / Basswood body
- DiMarzio® Air Norton / True Velvet / The Tone Zone pickups
- Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
- Gotoh T1502S tremolo
- Luminlay side dots
- Hardshell case included
- Oil-impregnated Bone nut
- Super All Access Neck Joint
- Ergonomic rear body contour