The Ibanez AZES40 combines pro-level features with exceptional ease of play, making it ideal for beginners and advancing players. Its poplar body with All Access Neck Joint ensures smooth high-fret access, while the 25′′ maple neck and 250mm-radius jatoba fretboard deliver comfort and clarity. A powerful HSS pickup configuration with dyna-MIX9 switching unlocks nine sound variations—from sparkling cleans to humbucking punch. Finished with a T106 tremolo and split-shaft tuners, the AZES40 is built for reliable performance and expressive style. Rock-solid beginner electric guitar designed in collaboration with Berklee professor and YouTube sensation Tomo Fujita. Poplar body offers a solid tonal foundation with good sustain. Bolt-on maple neck with a fast-playing jatoba fingerboard and all-access neck joint for reaching those higher frets. Pair of single coils deliver the spank and twang of vintage pickups with a punchy bridge humbucker for gain-drenched playing styles. Classic 5-way blade easily switches between pickups.
The Ibanez AZES40 combines pro-level features with exceptional ease of play, making it ideal for beginners and advancing players. Its poplar body with All Access Neck Joint ensures smooth high-fret access, while the 25′′ maple neck and 250mm-radius jatoba fretboard deliver comfort and clarity. A powerful HSS pickup configuration with dyna-MIX9 switching unlocks nine sound variations—from sparkling cleans to humbucking punch. Finished with a T106 tremolo and split-shaft tuners, the AZES40 is built for reliable performance and expressive style. Rock-solid beginner electric guitar designed in collaboration with Berklee professor and YouTube sensation Tomo Fujita. Poplar body offers a solid tonal foundation with good sustain. Bolt-on maple neck with a fast-playing jatoba fingerboard and all-access neck joint for reaching those higher frets. Pair of single coils deliver the spank and twang of vintage pickups with a punchy bridge humbucker for gain-drenched playing styles. Classic 5-way blade easily switches between pickups.
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Ibanez AZES40TUN Electric Guitar Tungsten
The Ibanez AZES40 combines pro-level features with exceptional ease of play, making it ideal for beginners and advancing players. Its poplar body with All Access Neck Joint ensures smooth high-fret access, while the 25′′ maple neck and 250mm-radius jatoba fretboard deliver comfort and clarity. A powerful HSS pickup configuration with dyna-MIX9 switching unlocks nine sound variations—from sparkling cleans to humbucking punch. Finished with a T106 tremolo and split-shaft tuners, the AZES40 is built for reliable performance and expressive style. Rock-solid beginner electric guitar designed in collaboration with Berklee professor and YouTube sensation Tomo Fujita. Poplar body offers a solid tonal foundation with good sustain. Bolt-on maple neck with a fast-playing jatoba fingerboard and all-access neck joint for reaching those higher frets. Pair of single coils deliver the spank and twang of vintage pickups with a punchy bridge humbucker for gain-drenched playing styles. Classic 5-way blade easily switches between pickups.
The Ibanez AZES40 combines pro-level features with exceptional ease of play, making it ideal for beginners and advancing players. Its poplar body with All Access Neck Joint ensures smooth high-fret access, while the 25′′ maple neck and 250mm-radius jatoba fretboard deliver comfort and clarity. A powerful HSS pickup configuration with dyna-MIX9 switching unlocks nine sound variations—from sparkling cleans to humbucking punch. Finished with a T106 tremolo and split-shaft tuners, the AZES40 is built for reliable performance and expressive style. Rock-solid beginner electric guitar designed in collaboration with Berklee professor and YouTube sensation Tomo Fujita. Poplar body offers a solid tonal foundation with good sustain. Bolt-on maple neck with a fast-playing jatoba fingerboard and all-access neck joint for reaching those higher frets. Pair of single coils deliver the spank and twang of vintage pickups with a punchy bridge humbucker for gain-drenched playing styles. Classic 5-way blade easily switches between pickups.
Last updated at 11/10/2026 10:54:06
Ibanez AZES40-TUN AZES Electric Guitar 6-String - Tungsten
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I have several Strats and S-types, a few of which cost almost 10 times as much as this Ibanez. I bought it as a beater, maybe for traveling with or messing around in a backyard, perhaps modding it a bit. What a surprise in terms of both playability and sound. Other than putting higher-end strings, polishing the frets and oiling the fretboard (I do that to every new guitar), it doesn't need anything.. Even the pickups are really nice, and they're staying. I'd definitely gig with it without hesitation.
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I'm a guitar snob. I only buy and keep guitars that are perfect for me. My collection runs the gamut from Mexican Fenders to PRS core models, Suhr, Gibson etc. I'm not stuck on brands or price. If it plays great I buy it. This gem played great right off the rack. Action was low, fretboard felt smooth with a good fret job, and it sounded good. This is my most highly recommended starter guitar for a new or intermediate guitar player. Plays easily with fat frets, smooth neck (not shiny), versatile sound options, and good enough pickups. Would compare this to a Mexi Strat with a modern feel and playability. Strats tend to fight against you a bit this Ibanez plays easily with little effort making it a perfect 1st or 2nd guitar. The pickups are ok. The pups are lower ... MoreI'm a guitar snob. I only buy and keep guitars that are perfect for me. My collection runs the gamut from Mexican Fenders to PRS core models, Suhr, Gibson etc. I'm not stuck on brands or price. If it plays great I buy it. This gem played great right off the rack. Action was low, fretboard felt smooth with a good fret job, and it sounded good. This is my most highly recommended starter guitar for a new or intermediate guitar player. Plays easily with fat frets, smooth neck (not shiny), versatile sound options, and good enough pickups. Would compare this to a Mexi Strat with a modern feel and playability. Strats tend to fight against you a bit this Ibanez plays easily with little effort making it a perfect 1st or 2nd guitar. The pickups are ok. The pups are lower powered for blues, country, rock, struggles a bit for metal. I personally swapped out the humbucker for a hotter tighter hard rock metal sound. A very good guitar at a crazy low price.
originally posted on zzounds.com
Overall:Got this guitar in just a couple of days thanks to zZounds fast shipping policy. Opened the box to find a beautiful guitar with excellent fit and finish! Plugged it in and only had to bring it into tune a little bit before I could start jamming. I didn’t want to put this guitar down! No fret buzz, low action and good intonation right out of the box. Nice binding on the neck with absolutely no sharp fret edges! This guitar is billed as a starter guitar, but I’ve been playing for many, many years and this will be my main guitar. It does everything and does it just as good as an $1100 Fender, no joke. This guitar reminds me of the awesome Ibanez Blazer I had in the 80’s, but those are hard to find and more expensive now than this beauty. I’m giving Ibanez ... MoreOverall:Got this guitar in just a couple of days thanks to zZounds fast shipping policy. Opened the box to find a beautiful guitar with excellent fit and finish! Plugged it in and only had to bring it into tune a little bit before I could start jamming. I didn’t want to put this guitar down! No fret buzz, low action and good intonation right out of the box. Nice binding on the neck with absolutely no sharp fret edges! This guitar is billed as a starter guitar, but I’ve been playing for many, many years and this will be my main guitar. It does everything and does it just as good as an $1100 Fender, no joke. This guitar reminds me of the awesome Ibanez Blazer I had in the 80’s, but those are hard to find and more expensive now than this beauty. I’m giving Ibanez customer support a five star rating even though I’ve never had to use them (I own several Ibanez guitars), but I’m sure they are great to deal with considering the quality of the instruments they make. Buy this guitar! Buy it!!
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Shape | AZES |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | AZES |
Ibanez AZES40-TUN AZES Electric Guitar 6-String - Tungsten
Delivery $192.49
Ibanez Azes40 Tun
Ibanez AZES40 AZ Standard Guitar, Jatoba Fretboard, HSS Pickups, Tungsten
Ibanez Azes40 [umr59] O16279
Delivery $235.11
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Ibanez AZES40 Solid Body Electric Guitar (2 Colours) *CLEARANCE Tungsten
I have several Strats and S-types, a few of which cost almost 10 times as much as this Ibanez. I bought it as a beater, maybe for traveling with or messing around in a backyard, perhaps modding it a bit. What a surprise in terms of both playability and sound. Other than putting higher-end strings, polishing the frets and oiling the fretboard (I do that to every new guitar), it doesn't need anything.. Even the pickups are really nice, and they're staying. I'd definitely gig with it without hesitation.
I'm a guitar snob. I only buy and keep guitars that are perfect for me. My collection runs the gamut from Mexican Fenders to PRS core models, Suhr, Gibson etc. I'm not stuck on brands or price. If it plays great I buy it. This gem played great right off the rack. Action was low, fretboard felt smooth with a good fret job, and it sounded good. This is my most highly recommended starter guitar for a new or intermediate guitar player. Plays easily with fat frets, smooth neck (not shiny), versatile sound options, and good enough pickups. Would compare this to a Mexi Strat with a modern feel and playability. Strats tend to fight against you a bit this Ibanez plays easily with little effort making it a perfect 1st or 2nd guitar. The pickups are ok. The pups are lower ... MoreI'm a guitar snob. I only buy and keep guitars that are perfect for me. My collection runs the gamut from Mexican Fenders to PRS core models, Suhr, Gibson etc. I'm not stuck on brands or price. If it plays great I buy it. This gem played great right off the rack. Action was low, fretboard felt smooth with a good fret job, and it sounded good. This is my most highly recommended starter guitar for a new or intermediate guitar player. Plays easily with fat frets, smooth neck (not shiny), versatile sound options, and good enough pickups. Would compare this to a Mexi Strat with a modern feel and playability. Strats tend to fight against you a bit this Ibanez plays easily with little effort making it a perfect 1st or 2nd guitar. The pickups are ok. The pups are lower powered for blues, country, rock, struggles a bit for metal. I personally swapped out the humbucker for a hotter tighter hard rock metal sound. A very good guitar at a crazy low price.
Overall:Got this guitar in just a couple of days thanks to zZounds fast shipping policy. Opened the box to find a beautiful guitar with excellent fit and finish! Plugged it in and only had to bring it into tune a little bit before I could start jamming. I didn’t want to put this guitar down! No fret buzz, low action and good intonation right out of the box. Nice binding on the neck with absolutely no sharp fret edges! This guitar is billed as a starter guitar, but I’ve been playing for many, many years and this will be my main guitar. It does everything and does it just as good as an $1100 Fender, no joke. This guitar reminds me of the awesome Ibanez Blazer I had in the 80’s, but those are hard to find and more expensive now than this beauty. I’m giving Ibanez ... MoreOverall:Got this guitar in just a couple of days thanks to zZounds fast shipping policy. Opened the box to find a beautiful guitar with excellent fit and finish! Plugged it in and only had to bring it into tune a little bit before I could start jamming. I didn’t want to put this guitar down! No fret buzz, low action and good intonation right out of the box. Nice binding on the neck with absolutely no sharp fret edges! This guitar is billed as a starter guitar, but I’ve been playing for many, many years and this will be my main guitar. It does everything and does it just as good as an $1100 Fender, no joke. This guitar reminds me of the awesome Ibanez Blazer I had in the 80’s, but those are hard to find and more expensive now than this beauty. I’m giving Ibanez customer support a five star rating even though I’ve never had to use them (I own several Ibanez guitars), but I’m sure they are great to deal with considering the quality of the instruments they make. Buy this guitar! Buy it!!
Sound:The sounds of this guitar are fantastic with 9 different pickup settings and the toggle switch. I played it both clean and dirty. The 2 and 4 positions give you that Mark Knopfler clean solo tone.Also, the pickups sound very full and snarly through my Orange will the gain all the way up.The pickups have a really high octane sound. Don’t think that because they are ceramics that the resulting tone will be compromised.The most useful feature is the toggle switch. Depending on which position you are at on the 5-way, you can get Tele flavors, typical strat, and even some Brian May like tones.The body wood is quite resonant. And the maple neck with Jatoba fretboard are quite smooth and well finished. The hardware on this guitar are very good. The tuners are quite ... MoreSound:The sounds of this guitar are fantastic with 9 different pickup settings and the toggle switch. I played it both clean and dirty. The 2 and 4 positions give you that Mark Knopfler clean solo tone.Also, the pickups sound very full and snarly through my Orange will the gain all the way up.The pickups have a really high octane sound. Don’t think that because they are ceramics that the resulting tone will be compromised.The most useful feature is the toggle switch. Depending on which position you are at on the 5-way, you can get Tele flavors, typical strat, and even some Brian May like tones.The body wood is quite resonant. And the maple neck with Jatoba fretboard are quite smooth and well finished. The hardware on this guitar are very good. The tuners are quite nice and function flawlessly. The split shafts make restringing a breeze. All components were snugly secure from the factory. The T106 trem bridge is very nice with its rounded comfort saddles. No grub screws sticking out, waiting to slice your hand when resting it on the bridge. The bridge is set up Decked. You can only dive on it, but the guitar stays in tune after a dive, and the string trees seem to be smooth, as well as the nut slots.Features:This guitar is so easy to use. The switches and pots function flawlessly. If there is a learning curve it is because there are so many tonal choices with the five way and toggle switches.This guitar was playable right out of the box. Even the action was low and the guitar was intonated right from the factory and the action was just a hair under 4/64ths at the 17th fret.Ease of Use:A well made instrument, the fit and finish is superb. No cosmetic or functional flaws. As far as for a beginner, this guitar should be a good one for the entire learning journey. It should last for many, many years to come with proper maintenance. The scale is a little shorter than a standard strat style guitar and a little longer than a typical Gibson.If I have any complaint, it’s that the frets might need to be polished a little. The frets seem to be level, but a little polishing will take them from smooth to smooth as glass.Quality:I have not had to deal with Ibanez directly, but if there is a problem, call up customer service and they can deal with an Ibanez rep quickly. I’ve done that before and had good results.Value:This guitar is the best looking of my three AZ’s. I want to get the other colors when they are available. At least the black one. I am going to use this guitar for bar jams and videos. I could use another guitar for this, as I have over 30, but these guitars are priced right to be what I need, and that’s a tool to make music with. And the AZES guitars are so versatile, and cost so little, why would I use anything else.Manufacturer Support:This guitar is the most bang, for so few bucks, in the Ibanez line. It is worth every penny. At $349.00 brand new, the AZES 40 kicks ass, and is a better value than a Squier Classic Vibe. Better frets and electronics, and in some cases better tuners and a better jack assembly.The Wow Factor:I have 9 Ibanez guitars, including the AZES 40 and two AZES 31’s ranging from $299.00 to 2K, and these are some of the best guitars I’ve ever played.Overall:This guitar was meant to attract beginner level guitarists, but this could be a great guitar for a pro as a main axe or backup. There are so many tones in this guitar.Out of the box this thing is ready to rock!
Overall:I bought the guitar on a whim after reading reviews , and watching demos on yt so I decided to give a try. I got the package two days earlier than expected. When I opened the package I couldn't believe how small it is compared to other strats. I tuned up the guitar and played it through different pedals , Big Muff, Boss SD1, and a preamp pedal. It sounded good, but I couldn't get over the scale so I called so that I can return it. I was disappointed to find out that I had to pay the return shipping which was going to cost me $35. Had I known I would have thought long and hard about making the purchase. I will continue to buy smaller things from zZounds, but I will never buy another guitar from them again.
Ibanez really hit it out of the park with this one. I ended up playing one at a local GC on a whim and it changed the way Iook at guitars / Ibanez. I have been playing acoustic/electric guitar for about 30 years. This plays much better than my MIM and MIA Strats. The scale length, action, and pickups are all perfect. The pickups are "hot" and will distort much quicker under gain than most. I have bought a few of these, as my mind is blown of the quality at this price point. However, inspect you guitar well as quality control is probably not to the standards of a higher end guitar. Quality / Finish varies such as fret faces (some look professionally polished, others are dull/scratchy), paint flaws at neck joint / neck mounting scews (can see primer under paint), some ... MoreIbanez really hit it out of the park with this one. I ended up playing one at a local GC on a whim and it changed the way Iook at guitars / Ibanez. I have been playing acoustic/electric guitar for about 30 years. This plays much better than my MIM and MIA Strats. The scale length, action, and pickups are all perfect. The pickups are "hot" and will distort much quicker under gain than most. I have bought a few of these, as my mind is blown of the quality at this price point. However, inspect you guitar well as quality control is probably not to the standards of a higher end guitar. Quality / Finish varies such as fret faces (some look professionally polished, others are dull/scratchy), paint flaws at neck joint / neck mounting scews (can see primer under paint), some were setup perfectly out of the box, some needed some work. I sent 2 guitars back to the store for finish issues, but I am very particular. If you can, pick out your guitar at the store rather than getting it shipped to your house.
Overall:I’m completely blown away with the high build quality. Very nice neck and smooth fret ends. Flawless paint. Nice tuners and great tremolo too. I added GraphTech string trees to insure it stays in tune each time I use the whammy. I was also super impressed with the versatility of the pickups on both clean and distortion channels. However, my only complaint is the 2-way splitter switch doesn’t seem to even be connected. There is no change in sounds in the up or down position regardless if it’s on the clean or distortion channel. No big deal for me because the 5-way switch does a great job of dialing pretty much any tone you’re looking for. I can’t think of any other brand that gives you so much for only $349.00! Definitely better than even Squier’s Classic ... MoreOverall:I’m completely blown away with the high build quality. Very nice neck and smooth fret ends. Flawless paint. Nice tuners and great tremolo too. I added GraphTech string trees to insure it stays in tune each time I use the whammy. I was also super impressed with the versatility of the pickups on both clean and distortion channels. However, my only complaint is the 2-way splitter switch doesn’t seem to even be connected. There is no change in sounds in the up or down position regardless if it’s on the clean or distortion channel. No big deal for me because the 5-way switch does a great job of dialing pretty much any tone you’re looking for. I can’t think of any other brand that gives you so much for only $349.00! Definitely better than even Squier’s Classic Vibe series and is even good enough to knock out the Yamaha Pacifica as the best beginner guitar which has always been amazing as well. Also it doesn’t with a ton like the Yamaha. So it’s much easier on you neck and shoulder when playing for long periods of time. Especially for us older guys. You can leave it as is or for $99.00 you can put a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge and have a guitar as good as anything out there selling for $1,000.00 or more. This guitar does NOT disappoint!
There are two things that I value most in life, integrity and keeping one’s promises. Sadly Scan seems not to share these values. More fool me for thinking they would. They promise to fully check any musical instrument purchased before dispatch. In the case of an electric guitar they say this includes a full set-up check by a qualified guitar technician that may require nut filing and action adjustment. They say such work may require a day’s delay in dispatching the instrument. Perfectly reasonable. There was no such delay in dispatching my order. In fact it was dispatched the same afternoon that I ordered it. The manufacturer’s box had not been opened, it still had the original sellotape in place, undisturbed. A check over of the guitar indicated that no action ... MoreThere are two things that I value most in life, integrity and keeping one’s promises. Sadly Scan seems not to share these values. More fool me for thinking they would. They promise to fully check any musical instrument purchased before dispatch. In the case of an electric guitar they say this includes a full set-up check by a qualified guitar technician that may require nut filing and action adjustment. They say such work may require a day’s delay in dispatching the instrument. Perfectly reasonable. There was no such delay in dispatching my order. In fact it was dispatched the same afternoon that I ordered it. The manufacturer’s box had not been opened, it still had the original sellotape in place, undisturbed. A check over of the guitar indicated that no action adjustment had taken place and no work had been carried out on the nut. That would be fine if no work was required but unfortunately the string height and neck tension were a long way out and the nut was pinching the strings. Hardly ready for use!Why do I mention this? The Ibanez AZES40 is designed for beginners and intermediate players. A new guitarist is unlikely to have the skills necessary to carry out a full set-up and may not realise that difficulty in playing the guitar is due to a poor set-up and is not his or her lack of playing ability. An intermediate player will likely pay a guitar tech to carry out a professional set-up. I have been playing since I was a young child and at the tender age of 68 I do have the necessary skills to set a guitar up correctly. Consequently, the guitar now plays beautifully.Positives; a very fast dispatch, exceptional protection against damage during transit ie double boxed and surrounded by polythene air bags and very competitive price.Scan folk; you lost one star for not setting the guitar up properly and a second one for not keeping your promises. If you’ve no intention of doing what you say you will then don’t say it!
Was looking for this guitar all over and every shop I looked at had them backordered til around October. CME had them listed as in stock so I called to confirm. The gentleman that answered confirmed they had them and mentioned it would be delivered to me in about 4 days if I purchased that day. 4 days later it was at my doorstep in pristine condition and sounding amazing.In terms of the guitar its self, the only negative I have really is that the low E has some fret buzz. This should be expected when buying most new guitars online and it isn't noticeable when playing through an amp at a normal volume. I love the HSS pickup configuration and the trem system works nicely. It is on the smaller side but I'm a pretty large human so it may just be a relativity sort of ... MoreWas looking for this guitar all over and every shop I looked at had them backordered til around October. CME had them listed as in stock so I called to confirm. The gentleman that answered confirmed they had them and mentioned it would be delivered to me in about 4 days if I purchased that day. 4 days later it was at my doorstep in pristine condition and sounding amazing.In terms of the guitar its self, the only negative I have really is that the low E has some fret buzz. This should be expected when buying most new guitars online and it isn't noticeable when playing through an amp at a normal volume. I love the HSS pickup configuration and the trem system works nicely. It is on the smaller side but I'm a pretty large human so it may just be a relativity sort of thing.Overall a smooth buying experience and the guitar plays significantly better than other guitars at the same price point.
For a budget Strat-style guitar, the Ibanez AZ Essentials is tough to beat. Designed for Ibanez by Tomo Fujita (guitar professor at Berklee and mentor to John Mayer). Features a 5-way selector switch, as well as a 2-way "Alter" switch, which gives the user a total of 9 different pickup configurations for tone.Upgrading to locking tuners probably wouldn't be a bad idea. The tremolo system has a reputation for bringing the strings out of tune, as well. Any new guitar at this price point won't have a stellar trem system. Other than those two items, this is a solidly-built guitar. While the pickups do create the classic "Strat sound", I can see the AZ Essentials line becoming a perfect platform for modding.The subdued, yet sophisticated color selection and ... MoreFor a budget Strat-style guitar, the Ibanez AZ Essentials is tough to beat. Designed for Ibanez by Tomo Fujita (guitar professor at Berklee and mentor to John Mayer). Features a 5-way selector switch, as well as a 2-way "Alter" switch, which gives the user a total of 9 different pickup configurations for tone.Upgrading to locking tuners probably wouldn't be a bad idea. The tremolo system has a reputation for bringing the strings out of tune, as well. Any new guitar at this price point won't have a stellar trem system. Other than those two items, this is a solidly-built guitar. While the pickups do create the classic "Strat sound", I can see the AZ Essentials line becoming a perfect platform for modding.The subdued, yet sophisticated color selection and minimalist Ibanez logo on the headstock add a bit of class that you simply don't find at this price point. Time will only tell, but I have a feeling the AZ Essentials series will be considered a cult classic someday.
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Shape | AZES |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | AZES |
