{"product_id":"869216","title":"Ibanez USED AZ Essentials AZES40-BK (Black) [SN.I250111780] Ibanez","description":"A used AZES40, perfect as a first guitar for beginners!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Based on the AZ series, which embodies Ibanez's accumulated expertise in guitar making from A to Z, the AZES (AZ Essentials) is a new lineup designed for beginners just starting out on the guitar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A pickup designed for a well-balanced, genre-independent sound. A scale length, design, and color scheme that are easy for anyone to use. Hardware that is easy to adjust and stress-free to operate.\u003cbr\u003e By pursuing all of these essential elements of the guitar without compromise, the AZES is the perfect companion for you to open the door to becoming a guitarist and improve your skills while having fun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Circle neck\u003cbr\u003e It boasts excellent attack and sustain, and is characterized by a bright, clear sound. It's a highly durable and popular wood, often used for guitar necks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jatoba fretboard\u003cbr\u003e This hard wood has a reddish-brown grain and texture, and is characterized by its rich midrange tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Poplar body\u003cbr\u003e This wood has a flat and balanced acoustic characteristic with a slight emphasis on the mid-to-high frequency range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・Essentials \/ Accord SSH pickups\u003cbr\u003e The AZES features an SSH configuration with the Essentials single-coil pickup and the Accord humbucker pickup, both developed specifically for this model.\u003cbr\u003e Designed with flat acoustic characteristics, these headphones deliver a well-balanced sound across all frequency ranges. With this single model, you can enjoy playing any genre of music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・Ibanez machineheads w\/ Split-shaft\u003cbr\u003e It features a die-cast housing and a split shaft.\u003cbr\u003e The die-cast housing ensures smooth tuning operation and protects against dust. The split shaft design allows the string end to be inserted inside the post, making string changes easy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・T106 tremolo bridge w\/ Comfort round Steel saddles\u003cbr\u003e Featuring newly developed Comfort Round Steel saddles, the saddle height adjustment range is wider, allowing for quicker setup.\u003cbr\u003e Because the saddle height adjustment screw doesn't protrude easily, you can play without stress when resting your hands on the saddle or while playing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch\u003cbr\u003e With a single flick of a mini-switch, you can easily switch between humbucker and single-coil modes, offering nine different sound variations.\u003cbr\u003e The neck and center single-coil pickups are wired in series to simulate the sound of a 22-fret neck humbucker.\u003cbr\u003e This switching system is ideal for modern guitar players who need to perform multiple roles with limited equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 25-inch scale (AZES)\u003cbr\u003e This guitar features a 25-inch scale length, making it easy to play for children and those with smaller stature. Furthermore, as you grow as a guitarist and choose your next instrument, you'll be able to comfortably switch between long-scale and medium-scale guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mono-unit output jack\u003cbr\u003e Made from a single piece of resin, it is robust, resistant to damage, and minimizes differences in electrical conductivity depending on the plug type. It also prevents poor contact and disconnection due to loose jacks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・250mm fretboard radius 250mm\u003cbr\u003e The fretboard radius is neither too flat nor too rounded, making it ideal for beginners. You can play chords and single notes without any stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • All Access Neck Joint\u003cbr\u003e By creating a spherical joint between the body and neck, we've achieved easier playability in the higher positions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Regarding the condition, there are no noticeable dents or damage to the frets, and approximately 80% or more remains. The truss rod also has plenty of adjustment range.\u003cbr\u003e The electronics are in good condition and the guitar appears to have been used very little, but there are some shallow scratches throughout, a small chip on the pickguard, and a crack in the paint near the neck pocket. However, these do not affect playability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Please refer to the photos for any particularly noticeable large scratches or damage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Accessories: Original soft case, tremolo arm, wrench\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Please note that items handled at our reuse stores are pre-owned and only one of each is available. Therefore, we will prioritize customers who place an order.\u003cbr\u003e Please be aware of this beforehand when making inquiries or requesting reservations.\u003cbr\u003e Customers viewing product pages other than the Ikebe Musical Instruments website should place their order via \"View product page at authorized retailer\" or \"Go to the music store's purchase page.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Body: Poplar body\u003cbr\u003e Neck: AZES Maple neck\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard:Jatoba fretboard w\/White dot inlay\u003cbr\u003e Pickups\u003cbr\u003e Neck Pickup: Essentials (S) neck pickup\u003cbr\u003e Middle Pickup: Essentials (S) middle pickup\u003cbr\u003e Bridge Pickup: Accord (H) bridge pickup\u003cbr\u003e Controls: 1-Volume, 1-Tone, 5-Way Selector with Alter Switch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Weight ≈ 3.30 kg","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67611342110833,"sku":"869216","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/869216_01.jpg?v=1791110570","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/fr\/products\/869216","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}