{"product_id":"ibanez-azes40b-azes-series-6-string-electric-guitar-roadster-orange-metallic","title":"Ibanez AZES40B AZES Series 6-String Electric Guitar - Roadster Orange Metallic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAZES Series: Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcoming 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIbanez builds guitars for players of all levels—from beginners to the most demanding masters of the instrument. Regardless of price, Ibanez always strives to offer the absolute best sound, style, and playability in its class. The Standard series incorporates all the staples the Ibanez brand is famous for, such as fast necks, floating trems, and high-octane distortion in a package that is available and accessible to most players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck - The Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJatoba fretboard - Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium frets - Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoplar body - Poplar used as body wood delivers a well-balanced tone with incredible thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbanez 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250mm 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono-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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Access Neck Joint - All Access Neck Joint offers superior playability at the high frets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssentials \/ Accord S-S-H pickups - Essentials and Accord pickups provide well-balanced tone and as well as versatility, so that guitar players can enjoy various styles of music with just one instrument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT106 tremolo w\/ Comfort round Steel saddles - This T106 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch - The dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. One mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eneck type: AZES \/ Maple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etop\/back\/body: Poplar body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efretboard: Jatoba fretboard \/ White dot inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efret: Medium frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enumber of frets: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebridge: T106 bridge w\/ Comfort round Steel saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estring space: 10.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eneck pickup: Essentials (S) neck pickup (Passive\/Ceramic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emiddle pickup: Essentials (S) middle pickup (Passive\/Ceramic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebridge pickup: Accord (H) bridge pickup (Passive\/Ceramic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efactory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrings: D'Addario® EXL110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estring gauge: .010\/.013\/.017\/.026\/.036\/.046\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehardware color: Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 635mm\/25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Width at NUT: 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Width at 22F: 56.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness at 1F: 20.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness at 7F: 22.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 250mmR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/puswitch_50_c21e3762-1f24-4e69-8041-4fbb219fc10e.jpg?v=1772145278\" alt=\"CONTROLS\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSWITCHING SYSTEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the alter switch is in neck position, two hum tap mode is on. When the alter switch is in bridge position, two hum tap mode is off. Two hum tap mode means the neck and middle pickups are wired in series and functioning as a humbucker. When two hum tap mode is off and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in between neck and center position, neck and center pickups are selected. When the switch is in center position, center position is selected. When the switch is in between center and bridge position, center pickup and neck side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected. When two hum tap mode is on and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck and center pickups are selected and they are in series. When the switch is in between neck and center position the neck pickup and bridge side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in center position, neck, center, and bridge pickups are selected; the neck and center pickups are in series mode. When the switch is in between center and bridge position, the neck side of the bridge pickup is selected. When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/eg_control_78_4008df24-5659-4a47-ae71-430de6755f0f.jpg?v=1772758253\" alt=\"CONTROLS\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONTROLS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50895578857639,"sku":"AZES40BROM","price":369.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/1_e04a9e00-b54b-4e16-853d-0495f080d168.jpg?v=1781828581","url":"https:\/\/www.bananas.com\/products\/ibanez-azes40b-azes-series-6-string-electric-guitar-roadster-orange-metallic","provider":"Bananas At Large Inc.® Musical Instruments \u0026 Pro Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}