Ibanez Premium AZ42P1-BK (Black)

The AZ Premium: The standard model for the new generation of guitarists.


◆AZ Oval C Roasted Maple neck
The neck is made of heat-treated maple wood.
Heat treatment is expected to provide features such as shape stability, resistance to warping, water resistance, and resistance to temperature changes. After several prototypes and tests, we concluded that a neck thickness of 20.5*22.5 (at 1F*12F) is the best.
The back of the neck has a satin finish, providing a smooth playing feel.

◆Rosewood fretboard w/Jumbo Stainless Frets
With the goal of ensuring that the strings don't get muffled even with large-range bends and that chord work doesn't cause stress on the fingers or hands, we incorporated several challenges, including the combination with the neck, into several prototypes and arrived at this 305mmR fingerboard after much trial and error.
The fretboard is made of rosewood, which is characterized by its resonant, mild midrange sound.
The frets are made of stainless steel with a crown height of 1.4mm and a width of 2.7mm, and a hardness of 220. They offer excellent maintainability, a quick attack, good note separation when playing chords, and a clear sound when playing individual notes.
It features a jumbo size, which allows for light touch fingering and is excellent for playing fast passages and smooth bending.

◆Seymour Duncan Hyperion Pickups
We obtained dozens of different pickups and measured the frequency characteristics of all of them. From these, we determined the specifications and sound image of the pickup that we thought was best suited for the AZ, and created this AZ-exclusive pickup in collaboration with Seymour Duncan, a pickup brand with a long history and a reputation for continuing to innovate. Designed with a focus on picking responsiveness and reproduction, the output is kept relatively low so that some of the original clean tone remains even when distorted. We prioritized the overall balance, from treble to bass, and the resonance of each string from the 1st to the 6th, and also pursued good effect compatibility. All magnets are made of Alnico-5.

◆dyna-MIX 10 switching system w/Alter switch
dyna-MIX 10 switching system w/Alter switch
With a single flick of a mini-switch, you can freely switch between humbucker and single-coil modes, ensuring a wide variety of sounds. This switching system is ideal for modern guitar players who need to perform multiple roles with limited equipment.
○Alter switch
HH model…Switches to Power Tap mode, which delivers a realistic single-coil sound. One coil is tapped, and the other coil's low frequencies are enhanced with special wiring, resulting in a clear high-frequency range and a thick, well-defined sound that cannot be achieved with simple tapping.

◆Gotoh T1502 tremolo bridge
The Gotoh 510 bridge, widely regarded by many players and brands as the definitive tremolo bridge, has been reborn through a collaboration between Ibanez and Gotoh.
Featuring machined steel saddles and a zinc die-cast inertia block for quick response and a tight sound, this guitar also boasts excellent note separation during chord work.
The string spacing is a narrow 10.5mm, designed to make it easier to pick across strings, a feature demanded by players who frequently use string skipping and hybrid picking.
Furthermore, it features an arm socket that allows the use of Ibanez Edge tremolo arms and ultra-light tremolo arms (carbon fiber/UTA20/sold separately). The arm can be attached with a snap-in mechanism without having to twist it in like conventional arms. It also features an arm torque adjustment mechanism that allows the arm angle to be fixed or released according to the player's preference. In addition, it comes standard with a stud lock mechanism that firmly secures the studs with grub screws embedded in them, greatly contributing to tuning stability and resonance.
It employs a two-point floating support system that allows for smooth arming and arm-up movements.

◆An ergonomic body back contour
This is an original body shape designed with a contemporary aesthetic in mind.
The thin body contour and large elbow contour create a sense of unity between the player and the guitar, greatly contributing to improved playability. The deeper waist of the body also improves handling when held and on stage, resulting in superior playability. The different radius of the corners on the front and back of the body create an ergonomic design that feels comfortable the moment you pick up the guitar, whether sitting or standing.

◆Super All Access Neck Joint
The Super All Access neck joint features a stepped carving on the back of the body with an 8mm height difference, and the neck joint is finished with a spherical surface to achieve superior playability.
The cutaway on the bass string side is designed to be shallower, maximizing the contact area between the body and neck. This achieves both high playability and excellent sustain and resonance.

◆Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
To enhance the convenience of string changes, we've adopted Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads, which are renowned for their tuning stability.
The design allows you to easily lock the strings through the post holes by turning a dial with your finger.

◆Graph Tech tu
It features a Graph Tech nut, which boasts smooth tuning stability. It achieves both a clear sound and excellent sustain.


*The image is a sample. Due to the nature of the product, the wood grain and color will vary from one item to another.


【Premium Series】
Designed to Inspire.
High-quality specifications and materials, a finish that prioritizes playability, original hardware that enhances stability, and an exciting design.
Everything is designed to inspire creativity and creativity in the player. This is the theme of the Ibanez Premium series.

SPEC
neck type AZ Oval CRoasted Maple neck
top/back/body American Basswood body
fretboard Rosewood fretboardMother of Pearl dot inlay
fret Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Number of frets: 24
Gotoh T1502 bridge
String spacing 10.5mm
neck pickup Seymour Duncan Hyperion (H) neck pickup (Passive/Alnico)
bridge pickup Seymour Duncan Hyperion (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Alnico)
factory tuning 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
D'Addario EXL110 strings
string gauge .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
nut Graph Plaza nut
Hardware color: Chrome

NECK DIMENSIONS
Scale 648mm/25.5
Width 42mm at NUT
Width 57mm at 24F
Thickness 20.5mm at 1F
Thickness 22.5mm at 12F
Radius 305mmR

Gig bag included