Welcoming yet another expansion to the highly successful AZ series, Ibanez is proud to introduce the new 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 learning process a streamlined, enjoyable and fun experience. Features Maple neck – The Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character. Jatoba fretboard – Jatoba has a reddish brown colour and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end. Medium frets – Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. Poplar body – Poplar used as body wood delivers a well-balanced tone with incredible thickness. Essentials S-S-S pickups – Essentials pickups provide well-balanced tone and as well as versatility, so that guitar players can enjoy various styles of music with just one instrument. Ibanez machineheads with 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. F106 bridge with Comfort round Steel saddles – This F106 bridge is equipped with newly developed comfort round Steel saddles. Its construction provides wider range of height adjustment and ease of setting up.

Welcoming yet another expansion to the highly successful AZ series, Ibanez is proud to introduce the new 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 learning process a streamlined, enjoyable and fun experience. Features Maple neck – The Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character. Jatoba fretboard – Jatoba has a reddish brown colour and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end. Medium frets – Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. Poplar body – Poplar used as body wood delivers a well-balanced tone with incredible thickness. Essentials S-S-S pickups – Essentials pickups provide well-balanced tone and as well as versatility, so that guitar players can enjoy various styles of music with just one instrument. Ibanez machine heads with 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 theale is also large enough that the player can continue to grow with the instrument as they mature as a guitarist. 250mm 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. Mono-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 estrings. F106 bridge with Comfort round Steel saddles – This F106 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. dyna-MIX8 switching system with Alter Switch – The dyna-MIX 8 offers eight sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. It even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups. Special Features 25 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 scnjoyment and minimal maintenance. All Access Neck Joint – All Access Neck Joint offers superior playability at the high frets. Specifications Neck Construction: Bolt-on with Access heel joint Neck Material: Maple Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane Scale Length: 25″ Nut Width: 42mm Nut Material: Plastic Frets: 22, Medium Fretboard Material: Jatoba Radius: 9.84″ Inlays: White Dot Body Body Material: Poplar Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane Body Colour: Black Hardware Bridge: F106 with Comfort round Steel saddles Tuners: Ibanez machine heads with Split shaft Hardware Colour: Chrome Electronics Neck Pickup: Essentials Single-Coil Middle Pickup: Essentials Single-Coil Bridge Pickup: Accord Humbucker Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch Switches: dyna-MIX8 switching system with Alter Switch

The Ibanez GRX40 GIO is a breathtaking guitar which is packed with potential. Containing three Infinity pickups, including a humbucker and two single coils, it delivers a wide range of tones which will give you the power to make any genre sound superb. A GRX maple neck allows for slick playing, offering smoothness and pristine playability. And a T106 tremolo bridge lets you add as much vibrato to your riffs as you can muster. Designed for experienced players and beginners alike, this well-crafted guitar is a shining example of Ibanez’s ingenuity and keen eye for detail. Specifications Body Model Name: Ibanez GRX40 GIO (MLB (Metallic Light Blue) PC: GRX40-MLB Body: Poplar Neck And Fingerboard Neck: GRX Maple Fretboard: Jatoba W/White Dot Inlay Frets: Medium Neck Pickup: Infinity RS (S) Middle Pickup: Infinity RS (S) Bridge Pickup: Infinity R (H) Hardware and Electronics Bridge: T106 Tremolo Hardware: Chrome