The AZES31 features three Ibanez Essentials passive ceramic single-coil pickups, with Ibanez' dyna-MIX8 switching system. Essentials pickups provide well-balanced tone and as well as versatility, so that guitar players can enjoy various styles of music with just one instrument. The dyna-MIX 8 offers eight easy-to-access sound variations. It even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups. The AZES31's F106 bridge is equipped with comfort round Steel saddles. Its construction provides wider range of height adjustment and ease of set-up. The screws are also less likely to stick out, leading to less stress on your strumming hand and better playing comfort. Another comfort-enhancing feature is the die-cast split-shaft machine heads. The die-cast housing offers protection from dust, as well as making tuning easy and smooth, while the split-shaft design makes it easy to change the strings.