Ibanez Azes40-Tun Tungsten Essential

AZ Essentials: the AZ spirit, designed to learn and play

With the AZES (AZ Essentials) series, Ibanez makes the DNA of the AZ range more accessible without sacrificing what makes it successful: a modern, comfortable, and versatile guitar. The AZES40-TUN clearly fits this philosophy by incorporating choices aimed at progression (250 mm radius, mono jack output, refined ergonomics) and features capable of supporting a guitarist well beyond the first chords.

For whom and for which styles?

The Ibanez AZES40-TUN primarily targets beginner to intermediate guitarists who want an electric guitar that is easy to handle but complete enough to explore multiple genres. Its S-S-H configuration and switching options make it comfortable in pop, rock, funk, blues, and even more aggressive styles when the bridge humbucker is engaged. The T106 tremolo also allows for modulation effects (vibrato, subtle dive bombs) while maintaining good tuning stability.

Sound

This AZES combines a poplar body and a maple neck, a pairing known for delivering a clear, dynamic, and balanced response, ideal for a versatile guitar. The Essentials pickups in the neck and middle positions (single coils) provide precise and defined tones for crisp rhythms and arpeggios, while the Accord bridge pickup (humbucker) delivers higher output and thickness for riffs and solos. The dyna-MIX8 with Alter Switch expands pickup combinations beyond a classic 5-way selector, allowing quick shifts from a crystalline tone to a thicker sound without losing the overall balance of the instrument.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This guitar comes with D'Addario EXL110 strings (gauge 10-46). For transport, the recommended IGB540-BK gig bag or the recommended MR350C case are suitable options. A hex wrench is included for adjustments.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSH	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Poplar
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Grey
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Body material	poplar	Bridge	T106
Finish	glossy polyurethane	Nut	plastic
Total length	963 mm	String spacing	10.5 mm
Body thickness	44 mm	Tuners	Ibanez
Body length	452 mm	Hardware color	chrome
Body width	309 mm	Active or passive	passive
Neck type	AZES	Neck pickup	Essentials (S)
Neck joint	bolt-on	Middle pickup	Essentials (S)
Neck material	maple	Bridge pickup	Accord (H)
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone, 5-way selector switch
Neck thickness (1st fret)	20.5 mm	Switching system	dyna-MIX8 with Alter Switch
Neck thickness (7th fret)	22.5 mm	String gauge	.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Special strings	D'Addario EXL110
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"	Tuning (from high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Number of frets	22	Recommended gig bag	IGB540-BK
Fretboard	jatoba	Recommended case	MR350C
Fretboard radius	10" / 250 mm	Other included items	hex wrench
Fret type	medium	Special feature	Super All Access body/neck joint
Inlays	white dots