Ibanez AZES40L-PRB
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AZES40L-PRB
Product Info
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The AZES40L-PRB is a fantastic entry point into the Ibanez world for left-handed players. It’s a well-built, comfortable guitar with a surprisingly versatile pickup configuration, making it ideal for beginners or players wanting a bright, modern sound without spending a fortune. The bolt-on neck and easy tremolo action make it approachable and fun to play.
Product Description
- Ibanez AZES40L-PRB
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- AZ Essential series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- Fingerboard inlays: White dots
- Neck profile: AZES - thickness 1st fret 21 mm / 12th fret 23 mm
- Scale length: 635 mm (25")
- Fingerboard radius: 250 mm (9.84")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Plastic nut
- 22 Medium frets
- Mint pickguard
- Pickups: 1 Accord humbucker (bridge) and 2 Essentials single coils (middle
- neck)
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control
- dyna-MIX9 System with Alter Switch
- 5-Way switch
- T106 Tremolo
- Ibanez machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Purist Blue
PROS
- • Jatoba fingerboard provides a snappy, bright feel under the fingers.
- • dyna-MIX9 system delivers surprisingly versatile tones for a budget guitar.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a comfortable, familiar feel and easy playability.
- • Purist Blue finish is striking and well-applied for a guitar in this price range.
CONS
- • Plastic nut can be a limiting factor for sustain and tuning stability.
- • Poplar body, while lightweight, lacks the resonance of mahogany or alder.
- • T106 tremolo is functional, but not a high-end, ultra-stable unit.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
1 Accord humbucker (bridge) & 2 Essentials single coils (middle, neck)
Scale Length
635 mm (25")
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Ibanez T106 Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It blends the humbucker and single coils for unique sounds, offering a wider tonal palette than a standard configuration would.
It's relatively simple to use, but be aware that budget tremolo systems require more frequent tuning adjustments than higher-end ones.
Jatoba is brighter and snappier than rosewood, offering a more modern tone, but lacks the luxurious feel of ebony.
