Ibanez AZ41P1EW Premium Natural Gray Burst

The essentials to know about the Ibanez AZ41P1EW guitar

• Extreme versatility thanks to the dyna-MIX10 system with Alter Switch: up to 10 tonal variations to go from precise clean tones to modern distortions.


• "Premium" comfort: AZ Oval C neck made of Roasted Maple (thermally treated) and Super All Access Neck Joint heel for smooth access to all 24 frets.


• Stability and precision: Gotoh T1502 vibrato + Gotoh MG-T locking tuners, designed to maintain tuning even during expressive playing.


• Balanced sonic signature: Seymour Duncan Hyperion H-H pickups (Alnico 5) for a clear attack, good definition under gain, and excellent pedal compatibility.

AZ Premium: the modern Ibanez DNA serving playability

The Ibanez AZ series has established itself as an "all-terrain" platform: from the warmest blues to the sharpest metal riffs, the idea remains the same - a guitar designed to adapt to your playing rather than the other way around. In its Premium version, the AZ41P1EW emphasizes wood selection, hardware quality, and craftsmanship, with refined ergonomics (asymmetrical body, comfortable contours) and technical choices that promote consistency and reliability both on stage and in the studio.

Who is the Ibanez AZ41P1EW for?

With its fast neck, 24 frets, Gotoh vibrato, and highly versatile electronics, this AZ clearly targets intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to cover a wide range of styles without changing instruments. It excels in modern rock, fusion, pop, progressive, and metal, while remaining very credible for more nuanced parts (funk, blues, clean rhythms) thanks to the split modes and usable intermediate positions.

A balanced tone, designed for gain... and detail

The combination of a English Walnut top and American Basswood body delivers a naturally balanced character: clean mids, controlled lows, and a rather "flat" and clear response, ideal for stacking effects while maintaining good definition. The Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups in H-H configuration focus on a moderate output level and Alnico 5 magnets: this results in precise attack, beautiful clarity in standard tuning, and excellent note separation when distortion rises. The dyna-MIX10 system with Alter Switch is the major asset: it goes beyond a simple split by offering combinations that retain body while approaching a more realistic single coil feel. The result: a guitar that easily shifts from tight riffs to singing leads, with a crisp response and excellent dynamic control with the pick.

Recommended compatible accessories

This AZ comes with a gig bag, a tremolo arm, and a multi-tool. To stay within the original specifications, you can consider a set of D'Addario EXL110 strings in 010-046 gauge (same gauge as factory-installed) to preserve the feel and balance of the vibrato.

Technical specifications

Category	ST	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Double
Strings	Steel	Color	Grey

Number of strings	6	Nut width	1.65" / 42 mm
Top	English Walnut	Width at fingerboard end	57 mm
Body	American Basswood	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Finish	Gloss Polyurethane	Radius	12" / 305 mm
Total length	978 mm	Frets	24
Body thickness	44 mm	Fret type	Jumbo Stainless Steel
Body length	452 mm	Inlays	Mother of Pearl dot
Body width	309 mm	Side dots	Luminescent side dot inlay
Ergonomics	rear contour and forearm contour, pronounced waist for better comfort sitting/standing	Construction	Super All Access Neck Joint (improved high fret access)
Neck type	AZ Oval C	Bridge / vibrato	Gotoh T1502
Joint	Bolt-on	String spacing	10.5 mm
Neck wood	Roasted Maple	Tuners	Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
Neck finish	Satin Polyurethane	Nut	Graph Tech
Thickness at 1st fret	20.5 mm	Hardware color	Gold
Thickness at 12th fret	22.5 mm	Included accessories	tremolo arm, multi-tool
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Case	gig bag included