Ibanez AZES40-PRB — AZES Standard Series Electro-Acoustic Guitar

The Ibanez AZES40-PRB offers professional acoustic performance and stage-ready electronics in a captivating Peacock Red Burst finish. Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top on a chambered mahogany body, Venetian cutaway, AEQ-SP2 preamp with Sonicore pickup, and a roasted maple S-TECH WOOD neck with rosewood fretboard, this guitar delivers tone, playability, and reliability in an accessible package.

1 | Tonewood & Body Construction

Crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top renowned for its dynamic range and clarity, the AZES40-PRB boasts a chambered mahogany back and sides that reduce weight and enhance resonance. Chamber routing removes approximately 15% of interior wood, creating a balance of projection and comfort. The Venetian cutaway and ergonomic bevels—armrest, chest, and belly—are CNC-routed and hand-sanded, ensuring smooth, fatigue-free performance on stage or in the studio.

2 | Onboard Electronics — AEQ-SP2 Preamp & Sonicore Pickup

Equipped with Ibanez’s AEQ-SP2 preamp, the guitar features a 3-band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble), master volume, and an integrated tuner. The Sonicore under-saddle piezo pickup captures authentic acoustic tone with minimal feedback. The slim-profile preamp is discreetly installed, allowing quick tonal adjustments and reliable tuning in live settings.

3 | Neck Craftsmanship — S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple

The neck is crafted from S-TECH WOOD roasted maple, a thermal treatment that expels moisture, stabilizes the wood, and enhances sustain. The satin-smooth finish and amber hue emulate a well-worn vintage feel. The "Oval C" profile measures 0.83" at the nut and 0.93" at the 12th fret, combining chordal comfort with lead-play agility.

4 | Fretboard & Frets — Compound Radius & Stainless Steel

The Indian rosewood fretboard features a 10"–14" compound radius, transitioning from open-chord comfort to wide-bend capacity. Twenty-two jumbo stainless-steel frets are meticulously leveled, crowned, and polished, with fret-end dressing for smooth play. Luminlay side-dot markers glow under low light to guide performers in dim environments.

5 | Nut & Saddle — Graph Tech TUSQ XL

A compensated Graph Tech TUSQ XL saddle and TUSQ XL nut ensure even string spacing, balanced harmonic transfer, and accurate intonation. PTFE lubrication in the nut slots minimizes binding, preserving tuning stability during dynamic playing.

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