Welcoming yet another expansion to the highly successful AZ series, Ibanez is proud to introduce the AZES or AZ Essentials line. The philosophy behind this series is to bring the tone, versatility and playability of this celebrated lineup to a wider array of beginner and intermediate players. AZ Essentials guitars are equipped with series-specific features such as a mono-unit output jack, a 9.84″ fingerboard radius, and Comfort round bridge saddles, all designed to make the beginner’s learning process a streamlined, enjoyable and fun experience.