Ibanez AZES31-PRB
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Ibanez
AZES31-PRB
Product Info
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The AZES31-PRB is a fantastic entry point for players wanting a classic ST-style feel without the premium price tag. The Jatoba fingerboard really shines, offering a lively response, and the pickups handle everything from clean chime to slightly overdriven rhythm. It's a great option for beginners and gigging musicians needing a reliable, affordable workhorse.
Product Description
- Ibanez AZES31-PRB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- White dot fretboard inlays
- Neck thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / 12th fret: 23 mm
- Scale: 635 mm (25")
- Fretboard radius: 250 mm (9.84")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Plastic nut
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickup: 3 Essentials single coils
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Ibanez machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .010-.046
- Colour: Purist Blue
PROS
- • Jatoba fingerboard offers a snappy, articulate feel.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a bright, responsive tone.
- • Essentials pickups deliver a surprisingly versatile, chimey sound.
- • Excellent build quality for its price range; well-finished and stable.
CONS
- • Plastic nut can affect sustain and tuning stability; a simple upgrade improves this.
- • Poplar body is resonant but lacks the density of mahogany or alder.
- • Scale length, while comfortable, limits extreme low-end response.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Ibanez Essentials Single-Coil (3)
Scale Length
635 mm (25")
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Fixed (likely a proprietary Ibanez design, similar to vintage ST-style)
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) – typical for a poplar body guitar
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably thinner and more akin to a vintage ST-style neck – less beefy than many Ibanez models, making it comfortable for smaller hands.
Yes, the pickup routing is standard, allowing for easy replacement with other single-coil pickups, though some minor modifications may be required depending on the new pickups' dimensions.
The Purist Blue finish is reasonably durable, but like any gloss finish, it's susceptible to chips and scratches with heavy use; a clear coat of polish can offer some protection.
