Ibanez AZES31-VM
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AZES31-VM
Product Info
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The AZES31-VM is a seriously impressive little guitar for the money. The short scale makes it incredibly comfortable, and the pickup system gives you more tonal options than you’d expect. It's perfect for students, travel guitars, or anyone wanting a fun, versatile instrument without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Ibanez AZES31-VM
- Electric Guitar
- AZ Essential series
- Body: poplar
- Bolt-on neck: maple
- Fretboard: jatoba
- White dot fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: AZES - thickness 1st fret 21 mm / 12th fret 23 mm
- Scale length: 635 mm (25")
- Fretboard radius: 250 mm (9.84")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Plastic nut
- 22 Medium frets
- Mint pickguard
- Pickups: 3 Essentials Single Coils
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control
- Dyna-MIX8 system with Alter Switch
- 5-Way switch
- F106 bridge
- Ibanez machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory stringing: .010 - .046
- Colour: Vermillion
PROS
- • Jatoba fretboard offers a surprisingly smooth, snappy feel under the fingers.
- • The Dyna-MIX8 system provides a versatile range of tones, from clean to driven.
- • Compact 25” scale is ideal for smaller hands or players seeking easier reach.
- • Poplar body delivers a balanced, resonant tone, surprisingly good for the price point.
CONS
- • Plastic nut can contribute to tuning instability and may benefit from an upgrade.
- • Essentials pickups are serviceable but lack the nuanced character of higher-end options.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the sustain of a set-neck design.
Product Video
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
F106
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It combines single-coil clarity with a humbucker-like thickness when coils are combined, offering a surprisingly broad sonic palette.
The AZES profile is designed to be comfortable, but the 42mm nut width might feel a touch snug for some players with very large hands.
The AZES31-VM offers surprisingly good build quality for its category; fretwork is generally well-done and the hardware feels solid, although some minor cosmetic imperfections are possible.
