Comfortable, versatile electric guitar
The Ibanez AZES40-PRB is part of the AZ Essentials range, designed to provide approachable dimensions without limiting creative sound options. Its Purist Blue finish, contoured poplar body and comfortable maple neck suit students and working players who want a practical guitar for chords, melodies and more adventurous pickup combinations.
25-inch scale and playing feel
With a 25-inch (635 mm) scale, the AZES40 has slightly closer fret spacing than many conventional 25.5-inch electric guitars. The jatoba fingerboard has 22 medium frets, and the All Access neck joint gives a comfortable route to the higher positions. The familiar double-cutaway body and clear control layout help players concentrate on developing technique.
HSS pickups and dyna-MIX9
The guitar combines two passive Essentials single-coil pickups with an Accord bridge humbucker. A five-way selector and Alter switch provide nine switching combinations, giving access to brighter clean textures as well as thicker lead and rhythm tones. This is useful for players exploring different styles without needing to change instruments between songs.
T106 tremolo and practical details
The T106 tremolo uses rounded steel saddles that are intended to feel comfortable under the picking hand. The bridge supports vibrato effects but is simpler than a double-locking tremolo. The neck and tuning hardware are designed for routine string changes and everyday reliability, while the final tuning stability depends on correct setup and maintenance.
Who should choose the AZES40?
The AZES40 suits developing guitarists and players seeking one flexible electric guitar for lessons, band practice and recording. Compare it with fixed-bridge and dual-humbucker designs if you have more specialised requirements. Barbad Musical Instruments can help select a compatible amplifier and accessories in the UAE.
AZES40-PRB Model Measurements and Pickup Controls
The AZES40-PRB is the Purist Blue finish of the same AZ Essentials platform also sold as AZES40-MGR Mint Green. Ibanez specifies a 635 mm / 25-inch scale, 42 mm nut, 250 mm fingerboard radius and a 22-fret jatoba fingerboard. The slightly shorter scale may reduce fret spacing compared with a 25.5-inch guitar, but a comfortable setup and reach still depend on the player.
| Body / neck | Poplar / AZES maple with All Access neck joint |
|---|---|
| Scale / nut | 635 mm (25 in) / 42 mm |
| Frets / radius | 22 medium / 250 mm |
| Neck thickness | 20.5 mm at fret 1; 22.5 mm at fret 12 |
| Pickup layout | Essentials passive ceramic single coils (neck, middle) and Accord passive ceramic humbucker (bridge) |
| Pickup switching | Five-way selector with dyna-MIX9 Alter mini-switch; nine manufacturer-defined combinations |
| Bridge | T106 tremolo with comfort-round steel saddles, 10.5 mm string spacing |
| Factory strings | D’Addario EXL110 .010–.046, standard E–A–D–G–B–E tuning |
How dyna-MIX9 Changes Your Playing Options
The Alter switch makes different coil and pickup combinations available, including a fuller sound from two single-coils wired together. This switching is electrical, not a set of built-in amp or effects presets. The T106 tremolo can change pitch during playing when properly set up; if a fixed bridge matters more, consider the AZES31, which uses a different three-single-coil design and fixed F106 bridge.
Finish and Accessories
PRB Purist Blue and MGR Mint Green are finish versions of AZES40 rather than different pickup systems. The AZES40-MGR can be compared for appearance. Ibanez recommends compatible bags and cases but does not establish that they are included in this UAE carton. Check any tremolo arm, case, strap, cable and amplifier requirements with Barbad before ordering.
Manufacturer: Ibanez AZES40 PRB official specifications, switching and neck dimensions.
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