Ibanez AZ Premium 6-String Electric Guitar with Roasted Maple Fretboard, Includes Gig Bag (Deep Ocean Blonde)

Taking adaptability to new extremes, the Ibanez AZ Series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks, to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. Carrying this ethos forward, the AZ line embodies time-tested Ibanez innovation and player-focused features like a smooth, oval neck grip, a well-balanced asymmetrical body shape, and the neck heel allowing for unrivaled playability. ‘Designed to Inspire’, this Ibanez Premium series model is manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey. The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration. The Roasted Maple neck is heat-treated to increase stability, durability, moisture resistance and tolerance of temperature changes. The Graphite reinforcement rods provides massive sustain and excellent stability. It features a heat-treated roasted maple fretboard. Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response and effortless articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes. The Quilted Maple top sonically enriches the response for picking and the American Basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone.