Ibanez AZ42P1PBE AZ Premium Electric Guitar - Prussian Blue Metallic

When the alter switch is in the neck position, power tap mode is on. When the alter switch is in the bridge position, the power tap mode is off. When the power tap mode is off and the pickup selector switch is in the neck position, the neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in between the neck and center position, the bridge side of the neck pickup and the neck side of the bridge pickup is selected. When the switch is in the center position, both neck and bridge pickups are selected. When the switch is in between the center and bridge position, the neck side of the neck pickup and the bridge side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in the bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected. When power tap mode is on and the pickup selector switch is in the neck position, the neck pickup is selected and in power tap mode. When the switch is in between the neck and center position, the bridge side of the neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in the center position, both neck and bridge pickups are selected and are both in power tap mode. When the switch is in between the center and bridge position, the bridge side of the bridge pickup is selected. When the switch is in the bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected and is in power tap mode.

With the guitar held in the playing position, there is one knob and one switch along the lower edge of the body. Closest to the knee cutout is the five-way pickup selector switch. The closest to the end of the body is the tone knob. The volume knob is located right above the five-way pickup selector switch. Between the volume and tone knobs is the alter switch.

Rosewood Fretboard

Rosewood provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid-range.

Luminescent Side Dot Inlays

The luminescent side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

Gotoh MG-T Locking Machine Heads

The Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time.

Oval C Roasted Maple neck

Heat treatment increases the wood's stability, durability, water resistance, and tolerance to temperature changes.

Gotoh T1502 Tremolo Bridge

The T1502 tremolo bridge features steel saddles and a die-cast zinc tremolo block for a quick response and improved articulation. The 10.5mm string spacing allows for easy picking across strings and its snap-in construction makes it easy to load a tremolo arm.

dyna-MIX10 Switching System w/Alter Switch

The dyna-MIX 10 offers ten sound variations and can easily switch from humbucker and single coil modes with the mini switch. The power Tap mode provides a realistic single coil sound despite its two-humbucker pickup layout.

Seymour Duncan Hyperion Pickups

Seymour Duncan Hyperion Pickups feature a moderate output through Alnico-5 magnets to keep the clarity of the fundamental tone when using a distortion sound and to deliver a clear pick attack. From treble to bass, the overall tonal balance is evenly adjusted., and works well with various effect pedals.

Ergonomic Rear Body Contour

A shallow body back contour and a big forearm contour make the guitar body fit the player naturally, thus increasing playing comfort. The AZ body has a deep waist and different radii on each body edge curve, making it easier to play in both standing or sitting positions.

Super All Access Neck Joint

The Super All Access Neck Joint increases playability and allows for easy access to the higher frets.