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This Guitar:

Weight: 7 lbs 2.8 oz

Serial Number: 260210940

Welcoming 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.

Alter Switch:

When 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.

Body -

• Body Material: Poplar Body
• Finish Color: Purist Blue

Neck -

• Neck Material: Maple
• Fretboard Material: Jatoba
• Inlays: White Dot
• Scale Length: 25"
• Frets: Medium
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fretboard Radius: 250mm
• Width at Nut: 42mm
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On All Access Neck Joint

Hardware -

• Bridge: T106 Bridge w/ Comfort Round Steel Saddles
• Tuners: Split Shaft Ibanez Machineheads

Electronics -

• Neck Pickup: Essentials (S) Neck Pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
• Middle Pickup: Essentials (S) Middle Pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
• Bridge Pickup: Accord (H) Bridge Pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
• Knob Configuration: Master Volume, Master Tone, dyna-MIX9 Switching System, Alter Switch

Why To Buy From Rock City!

Established in 2015, Rock City Music Company is an independently owned music store for players by players. Located just outside of Detroit, Michigan, Rock City Music Company is a music mecca that encompasses everything from guitars and lessons, to vinyl records and t-shirts, to posters, accessories, our music-themed pinball machines and more.

Rock City has earned its rank  as one of the top places in the country for in-store events. Rock City has hosted legends such as Geddy Lee (Rush), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus), Blackberry Smoke, Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper) and many many more. Rock ’n’ Roll is our passion, and we strive to provide excellent service, and a great experience, both inside and outside of our store.

Ready to Rock, Right Out Of The Box: All of our guitars are maintained by our FMIC (Fender Musical Instruments Company) Certified in-house guitar technician, to ensure any guitar that leaves our hands is ready to play as soon as you receive it!

Fast Shipping & Communication: Our top priority is making sure that your gear arrives safely to you as soon as possible. Our staff members strive to pack and label your items for shipping within 2 hours of placing your order (During regular business hours). Items never take more than 24 hours to leave our possession.

Guitars, Basses, Amps, Cases and select other items ship via UPS Ground

Pedals & Accessories ship via USPS Priority & First Class Mail

Have a preferred shipping method? Let us know and we will do our best to accommodate

We appreciate your business more than you know and we show it! Our communication is second to none and very important to us.  You will have a dedicated and educated staff member overseeing your order, that can assist with any questions or concerns.

Is My New Guitar Protected During Shipment ? : All items are packed with extreme care and although we do our best to protect items from damage, sometimes it happens. Have no fear, all of our items are shipped fully insured at no additional cost to you.

Rock City Music Company is an official dealer of:

Reverend, Ibanez, Taylor, Martin, PRS, Gretsch, Fender, Charvel, Jackson, Epiphone, ESP/LTD, EVH, Takamine, Rock N Roll Relics, Sterling/MusicMan and Echopark Guitars.

Electro-Harmonix, Earthquaker Devices, Boss, MXR, Dunlop, Pro-Tone, Strymon and Catalinbread Effects Pedals

Orange, Fender, Boss, EVH and VOX amplifiers

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