Ibanez - AZ Prestige 6-String Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Dark Tide Blue Flat

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 unrivaled playability.

Prestige
There are three principles behind the Ibanez Prestige line: Precision, Performance, and Playability. Prestige combines high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, in order to achieve true innovation in design and construction. The series incorporates ideas and suggestions from musicians from around the world as the cornerstones of the Prestige production process.

Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck
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.

Rosewood fretboard
Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.

Jumbo Stainless Steel frets with Prestige fret edge treatment
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.

Alder body
The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain.

Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ S-S-S pickups
Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ Pickups feature a moderate output and natural clean voicing which accurately reflect subtle playing nuances. From treble to bass, the overall tonal balance is evenly adjusted and works well with various effect pedals.

Gotoh® Magnum Lock w/H.A.P. machine heads
GOTOH® MAGNUM LOCK® machine heads have an established reputation for tuning stability. Its H. A. P® (Height Adjustable Post). system allows for the adjustment of string posts for the appropriate tension of each string.

Gotoh® T1502S tremolo
The T1502S tremolo bridge features steel saddles and a steel tremolo block for a quick response and improved articulation. The 10.5mm string spacing allows for easy picking across strings and its snap-in construction makes it easy to load a tremolo arm.

Luminlay side dots
The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

Hardshell case included
Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.

Non-recessed bridge cavity
While the AZ series features a recessed bridge cavity for fluid and dynamic tremolo action, this model has non-recessed bridge cavity. The direct contact between bridge plate and the guitar body provides better resonance and helps facilitate subtle nuances in playing dynamics.

5 tremolo springs
Five tremolo springs allow string vibration to be more efficiently transferred to the guitar body.

Compound Radius Fretboard (228mm to 305mm)
Offering the best of both worlds, the digitized compound radius fretboard is built to enhance both smooth chording and lead work in the upper register.

Super All Access Neck Joint
The Super All Access Neck Joint increases playability and allows for easy access to the higher frets.

Blender
With the simple turn of the blend knob, you can incorporate just the right amount of each pickup in a given position to achieve your desired sound.

Specifications
Color Name: Dark Tide Blue Flat
Country of Origin: Japan
Number of Strings: 6
Neck Type: AZ Oval C
Neck Joint: Bolt-on
Neck Material: S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple
Neck Finish: Oil
Neck Thickness (1st fret, mm): 20.5
Neck Thickness (12th fret, mm): 22.5
Scale (inch): 25.5
Nut Width (mm): 42
Number of Frets: 22
Fretboard: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius (mm): 228 to 305 COMPOUND
Fret Type: Jumbo Stainless Steel
Inlay: Mother of Pearl dot
Side Dot Inlay: Luminlay side dots
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Satin Polyester
Bridge: Gotoh® T1502S
String Spacing (mm): 10.5
Nut: Bone
Machine Head: Gotoh® Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ (S)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ (S)
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ (S)
Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 1 Blender, 5-way lever switch
String Gauges: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
Case: Hardshell case included