NEW Ibanez AZES - Tone, Versatility, & Playability, Without Busting the Bank!

The Ibanez AZES series may be the best new budget guitars! It gives other guitars, like the Squire Classic Vibe or Epiphone Studio, a run for their money! Featuring comfort cuts & the Dyna-MIX8 switching system, the AZES has a lot of features! | tinyurl.com/y237pfsk
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The New Ibanez AZES or AZ Essentials line brings the tone, versatility and, playability of the famous AZ range to a wider array of players. However, the AZ Essentials are also equipped with series-specific features such as a Mono-unit output jack, a 250mm fingerboard radius, and Comfort round bridge saddles, all designed to make this one of the best playing guitar for the money!
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» 0:00 Intro Jam
» 1:26 What is the Ibanez AZ Range
» 4:37 First Look at the New AZES
» 7:34 What are the Features on the SS?
» 10:45 What About the HSS?
» 18:34 What's the Construction?
» 19:36 What Else Could You Buy for £300
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[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much for reviewing my babies! Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@alistairclifton1286]

Thanks so much for helping Ibanez put a guitar like this in my reach :D

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@alistairclifton1286 You're very welcome! I wish your happiness with Ibanez AZES!! Please enjoy playing!

[@MDCSYD]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Hi Sensei, these are brilliant guitars regardless of their price points. I’ve been very happy with mine!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@MDCSYD Thank you!!! Great to hear that!!

[@topisantakivi1512]

@TomoFujitaMusic Looks great! Is there a plan to do some runs for lefty versions?

[@theharvardyard2356]

That output jack sold me. It's the little but really smart improvements like that that make Ibanez such a great company.

[@thenotsoguitarguy9429]

Who knew that what we we've really needed all this time was for someone to build a better jack hole.

[@theharvardyard2356]

@@thenotsoguitarguy9429 as someone who's had multiple guitars cut out on me at inopportune moments due to loose jacks, I knew that

[@thenotsoguitarguy9429]

@@theharvardyard2356 hahahaha... I'm with you. Totally know that feeling. I was just trying to work in the phrase, "build a better jack hole." Sounds kind of rude, doesn't it.

[@theharvardyard2356]

@@thenotsoguitarguy9429 oh, ok lol

[@MrAntifed]

That little alter switch is pretty dope as well

[@built2roll4life]

I enjoy hearing the guitars from the room mic. Makes me feel as though I'm actually listening to someone playing the guitar as opposed to a track. I really keyed in on those couple of moments here.

[@cantrellisgod]

One of these with a Katana 50 would be enough for most people as a home rig. A great way to spend £500

[@Bobby_Digital37]

That was some of the best tone you and playing I've heard from you guys!! Those are some great sounding guitars!!

[@imacmadman22]

The opening jam was sublime gentlemen, please do more of that!

[@stanphillips7277]

Tomo did collaborate with Ibanez. It was a dream of his to design a guitar that was affordable but still a great instrument. He was particularly instrumental in helping design the bridge, although he had more input than just that. Tomo talks about on his channel "Tomo Fujita Music" right here on KZbin! Just a quick search away from the greatest teacher on KZbin in my humble opinion! Professor at Berkeley school, family, lesson videos, recording albums and still he takes the time to respond to his comments! A truly nice man, and an amazing guitar player!🎸✌️🎶

[@alistairclifton1286]

Berklee :) Not Berkley

[@stanphillips7277]

@@alistairclifton1286 I've been misspelling it for so long that my auto correct keyboard does that 😂 now even if I spell it Berklee 😂! Thanks though! 👍🎸🎶🤣✌️🙏

[@lucaisokay]

I've been waiting for this one for so long

[@Mark_Ocain]

These sound surprising good!! Nice rich tones here.

[@NathanMorgan7]

I’ve been waiting for this video for so long

[@williamdon3442]

I’m totally blown away with by these guitars more so with the price. Good job Ibanez. I’ve always wanted an Ibanez because of Marty Mcfly

[@alnon6304]

Es por las pedales y los efectos.

[@redcomn]

The cavity route of this guitar is hsh so there's tons of mod potential. They surprisingly use normal size pot and the wiring on em were pretty neatly tuck in.

[@megatyaesree]

Baik Aizat

[@ashwolf1977]

OMG. This is what I wanted to see. Finally 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@benlogan430]

The best parts of these videos is when Pete slays (cracks him up)The Captain. Or the other way around. The fits of laughter are contagious!

[@gregmize01]

I do agree! Hats off to Ibanez!

[@TheClaycorey]

Not available here in the US yet, but I have mine pre-ordered. Just pulled the trigger on it today. Very excited! Got the AZES40 fat strat in blue.

[@iwilrage]

Always great videos

[@nalukeko]

That’s some wicked switching! I’d love to use an S1 switch and wire up my Strat like that.

[@PungkiAhimsa]

Yoo epic playing guys!! Please make a comparison video on affordable great guitars maybe something around the quality and price of Classic Vibe, this AZES, PRS SE, etc 👍👍👍

[@davidyoung8875]

Just got mine today, Left handed, Love the color and all those pickup options are insane. Sounds great, plays like a dream and so light you could wear it onstage for hours. Very Happy. Thanks Guys. P.S. the dynamix 9 is a game changer.

[@phipschi4255]

Nice, im glad you like enjoy yours! How would you describe the neck profile?

[@cemsarioglu5947]

I have an ‘83 Roadster II Ibanez and I think I found my new guitar. Thank you guys.

[@buzzstankos8532]

thanks guys!!! I have always placed a lot of trust in your guitar test/reviews and you haven't steered me wrong yet. do you know when these will be available?

[@ThisMoth]

Just what I need just when I need it, cheers.

[@mikeg.9238]

Just bought this AZES31 , getting it tomorrow...Ibanez kills it with every guitar , this will be my third one. Great review!

[@xanderfilms8820]

I’ve heard rumors of bad build quality and severe need for a setup. What was your experience straight out of the box

[@mikeg.9238]

@@xanderfilms8820 I had no problem whatsoever , it was nearly perfect out of the box. I just lowered the action slightly on the bass side , oiled the board and new strings. Honestly i love it , totally different sound. It's like having 9 pickups in one guitar. Way more of a twang than my tele , i wanted something different than the standard double H. Iv'e got enough of those , wanted something different and this delivered. Couldn't be more pleased....

[@xanderfilms8820]

@@mikeg.9238 That is refreshing news. I use a Tele as my daily and really wanted an Ibanez, it seems like this is my best choice since my parents won't be buying me gear for a while😅

[@mikeg.9238]

@@xanderfilms8820 HaHa , if you want something different , you can also check out the Ibanez RG , it's in the same price range , but more fore metal. It has the HH set-up. Also a great player and perfect out of the box. Honestly this is my third different Ibanez and haven't had any issues with QC at all....

[@archerclems]

Damn taht sounded awesome! and I of course don't jsut mean the guitars, what a pretty intro (and outro)!

[@anthonycashero7605]

Beautiful guitars. Really. Thanks

[@shiraga0516]

I have preordered one and am waiting for mine to be shipped.

[@Thomannfamily.]

Hello from the Philippines , great review . Thank you guys. Getting the peach one for my daughter

[@pjr114]

The Anderton (harmony) Brothers. What took so long? I've been waiting for your take on these. Thanks. Nice job as always. Dyna-mix really makes these. Nothing in this price seems to compare.

[@Tenetchurch]

As much as I like hardtails id still probably take a triple S with a trem system if they made it. The Trem system even if blocked off still adds a tonal quality to guitars that I adore

[@hamrocktv]

Bought one of these from you in the Vintage white a couple of days ago. It's one hell of a guitar for the price.

[@masvader08]

The captain's playing has aged like a fine wine. Vintage and exquisite, not to mention his choice of tone setting is immaculate.

[@sdsy1212]

Outro jam is sick!

[@squirelova1815]

These precious guys are hilarious. What a simply Lovely channel this is and the humorous presentation is just priceless so... I "waste" my time here relaxing, a lot. No regrets.

[@ThroughThe_Loop]

I miss seeing the words 'without busting the bank' in Andertons videos

[@texasbootlegger3752]

I enjoy playing new guitars just for fun, but don't purchase many. Nice vid!

[@andriyderkach2065]

Love it!

[@zeppelinboys]

my buddy has the baby blue kinda coloured one. my lord does it sound AMAZING! the first time he was playing it i didnt notice it was an ibanez until the first break when he set it down and i went over to check it out. holy crow what a great deal for a wonderful guitar!

[@mikeg6666]

zeppelinboys You're right about that , I've owned the vermilion one for almost a year now. My only complaint is the pickups tend to get muddled at high gains. Also I don't know if it's just mine or not , but I have a hard time changing the low E string. It seems to get stuck when feeding it through the ferule. It only happens on that one , so I'm not sure if it's not lined up with the saddle correctly.🤔

[@THXRDEYEMXNIAC]

is this guitar good for playing heavy metal?

[@thdarknez7171]

Just an FYI the one piece jack plug idea has been done by schecter for a bit now. Its really nice and while someone doesn't think of that being a thing its nice to not worry about for sure

[@MiguelMakesMusic]

funny, I just put a mint guard on my strat that had stark white plastics and the combo surprisingly doesn't look bad. the AZ looks good with it too!

[@sammyrothrock6981]

I own many Ibanez a quality Mfg I love my lefty AF85 and AS93. I also absolutely love my Yamaha Pacific's I wonder how this compares?? Thank you for the review you two ✌️ are fabulous!

[@1paultv22]

I gotta say, you can never go wrong with an Ibanez. So much guitar for the money.

[@zach_theguitar2472]

I tried these up against the more expensive model and all the fenders in a shop. The AZES31 was the best sounding of the lot. Picking it up tomorrow.

[@christhompson9378]

These look awesome

[@chucknuqui6770]

Please do a comparison video with this, pacifica and a classic vibe. Awesome vids as always From Ph

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

I heard the mention of the squier contemporary series in here. I totally was going to get one of these but, they have been sold out everywhere for a while.. I opted for a squier contemporary strat with a roasted maple neck and I have not regretted it one bit. I will say later this year if I can buy one, I will likely pickup a trem model of the mint green or the blue.

[@kyledonworth3845]

Great intro.

[@gajapi]

Definitely want the SSS model!

[@digitalchris6681]

Ooh, I'm liking that extra little chrome switch thingy

[@anthonycashero7605]

Me also. cool idea.

[@mikeg.9238]

Yeah thats pretty slick , can't wait to try it out....

[@digitalchris6681]

@@mikeg.9238 I now have - bought one from Andertons, arrived today. It's a really versatile guitar. Nine different tones, all useful! The frets are a little rough, but a bit of polish will sort that out.

[@mikeg.9238]

@@digitalchris6681 Yeah mine also , this is exactly what i was looking for , mine didn't have any fret issues. Just a very dry board , which i oiled up before i restrung it , i lowered the action a hair. But other than that i am very pleased. It's amazing how versatile it is , you can go from Johnny Cash to Chuck Berry to ZZ Top and Stevie Ray with just that toggle switch. Very satisfied with this guitar!

[@benkmoskomusic3679]

Speaking of “busting the bank” I miss Sound Like. It would be cool to see an episode of SL on The DeLeo Brothers/STP.

[@MindsDozer]

i love listening to musicians who also listen while they play

[@kiahharris3683]

They should come up with a telecaster version of this!

[@jlmcgrot]

The SSS version is hard tail and you can probably get tele tones with that additional tone switch (whatever it’s called).

[@tomrobinson4781]

Aye! Lovely

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

I love that you have the Pound Shop in England. Here we have the Dollar Store and the 99 Cents Only store.

[@beardedrancher]

These are pretty cool. The pickups lack a little clarity and dynamics, but those could be upgraded and These would be way up there in value.

[@chuckmiller2741]

Wow. I am definitely a LOT more interested in these now…

[@ZappaBlues]

Opening jam, memories of the ABB,

[@TheBelmontBluesMan]

Reminiscent of Mountain Jam. 🎸

[@Metallex]

These look great! It's a shame that the Squier Contemporary aren't doing that well, they're absolutely stellar guitars.

[@FTMuisikTV]

As someone just starting would you recommend these or the squier contemporary

[@archivedmanny]

@@FTMuisikTV These 100%

[@ThBraveBraveSirRobin]

@@FTMuisikTV Definitely these.

[@brennensnyder9236]

​@@archivedmanny what's wrong with the contemporary ones? aren't those the ones with the roasted maple?

[@Metallex]

@@brennensnyder9236 Yeah, they're actually really nice but I heard they weren't selling all that well.

[@Ephesus289sola]

Would love to see a scale length comparison video. Play several 25” scale length guitars, and compare them with a prs (se and core), then do the same with Gibson/fender scale length guitars. I think it would be interesting to hear the tonal similarities/differences between guitars with the same scale length from different manufacturers, and at different price points!

[@bikermousefrommarz6739]

Agreed 100%. Also, my Jem Jnr & Chapman ML1 are meant to be same scale length but because the body of the Chapman is bigger, the neck sits further to the left. Ergonomics, even in all same-scale guitars are different. A video comparing differences would be really useful IMO.

[@RasmusSahlberg]

Fantasic information! Just getting back to playing after 10 years. Don't want to spend a fortune, but want something a step or two above a beginners guitar. How would you say this compares to the new Squier Sonics?

[@markdunbar799]

Wish they could make a tele version of these

[@nsiderultimaseth]

Look at Pete with the sweeps!

[@Nortons2010]

The musical intro should have gone on MUUUUCH longer guys!! that sounded great!!

[@rossettivictor]

OMG! I think I'm in love... again

[@KevPezJALP]

I want one of these.

[@Gorilla_Wrangler]

The Captains playing has improved over the years.

[@slaytanic777]

Would love to see this wiring in the s series Ibanez

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I was wondering if they had a Strat pickup configuration. I might just have to buy one. I'm just a huge fan of the RG series especially from the mid 90's but I also have a RGIB21 which I also love.

[@johnjgibson6807]

I also Miss Busting The Bank and for the price Those Guitars Rock 👍👍🎶🎶🎸CHRISTMAS Time is almost Here.

[@Sophiaa-666]

3:25 omg... I never realised that.. I thought those words were just to describe the shape of the letter.. haha I did not expect such a revelation in this video

[@giuseppiallegro]

It's unfortunate that you two don't seem to have any fun doing these videos. 😀 They always put a smile on my face and a wish that I had double the space to have more gear.

[@juancarloshaquetbriones4252]

Is it just me, or the guitar with the dedicated humbucker sounded thinner, and 'worse' - relatively speaking - than the single coils wired in the wizard-y kinda way? The 1st guitar just woke up (Not that it sounded bad originally) when that switch was flipped; it was great! Mr. Fujita and Ibanez knocked it out of the park.

[@sawbonesquad4876]

Have mine already Captain is playing. Pretty snazzy for like 299 USD.

[@gertvanrooy428]

I wonder if that alter switch is similar to the S1 switch on some Fenders, wiring the pick-ups in series, giving that fatter, humbucker sound?

[@Dmcinc]

Would really like to hear an A/B/C compression of: Fender Professional 2(HSS) / PRS - Silver sky 2021 / Ibanez AZ Prestige(HSS) 🙏

[@jasonbright6294]

Throw in a suhr

[@MrDrewseph]

Just like my old Roadstar II, without the cool headstock

[@gertvanrooy428]

About time someone got up and made an affordable SSS strattype guitar without a tremolo.

[@bassyey]

Always wondering why those cheap guitars always have tremolo, a trash one at that. Surely, it's cheaper to build a hardtail right? And it aligns with their target market. But no, they keep putting shitty tremolos for some reason.

[@sigogglin]

I have a Godin Session hard tail, but it is HSS. They are based in Canada.

[@sboy1955]

Really like’n the simple smooth standard S look of this series… headstock too.

[@indranilchatterjee4492]

Ibanez AZ ES might blow away the Squier line . Own an Ibanez S series and A fender Player plus Strat . Both Awesome Guitars

[@nym053]

And they do also look beautiful

[@rickrolled1918]

might be the best substitute for a squire yet

[@Mark-bl6oe]

After watching this I feel like the Ibanez AZES is an affordable version of the PRS Silver Sky. Recessed heel, shorter scale length, modern style strat..... I'm very impressed! 😎

[@019bc3]

Yeah, but PRS Silver Sky has the same scale length as a Fender Strat.

[@AstralBayo]

The Silver Sky is a 25,5 scale. And have a 7,25 radius. But lot of PRS guitars are 25" with a 10" radius. Exactly like the AZES. But it's far from the Silver Sky (which is more similar to old Fender Stratocaster). 😊

[@greatamericanbird]

Can‘t help myself, but every Squier at this pricepoint is sounding better in my ears. My son owns a Classic Vibe Strat and sometimes I borrow it altough I own far more expensive s-style guitars. But as always it’s a matter of taste when the quality is right where it has to be.

[@othman3192]

The pickups in these are not that great

[@david_champa6265]

Pete could be playing a rubber band plugged into a loaf of bread and the tone would still be legendary

[@alnon6304]

Very good. Ahora dame la lista de los efectos. Unos amp baratos.gracias

[@jaiseng6679]

Hi. May i know how to choose between tremolo or fix bridge? What are the cons of tremolo? Hesitate between these two models

[@daviddalziel884]

So an updated Roadstar? They sound great ! I have an 84 Roadstar with three single coil pickups and floating trem like a Floyd Rose . If these are anywhere near as good then they’re a total bargain .

[@mathias6423]

Would you go with the Ibanez AZES40 as a superstrat or a Squier Classic Vibe 70's Strat as a superstrat ? The Squier in my country is 100$/100€/70£ more expensive. Obviously the Squier has more of that Fender sound. I am putting a Dimarzio Super Distortion in the Bridge whichever guitar I am choosing. I am playing a lot of hard rock like Iron maiden, what do you guys reckon ?

[@digitalchris6681]

Just bought one (from Andertons of course). What a bargain - the little toggle switch really does give you a massive tonal range. It arrived next day and even came set up as near as dammit too. For £279 (black one with tremolo) you can't expect perfection, so I will need to polish the frets which grab a bit when bending (you also need to do that on Fenders costing 3x the price), but hey.... If there were any justice in this cruel world, Ibanez would take the market from Squiers and low to mid range Fenders.

[@fawkesandhound]

RIP Minty Greene- gone but not forgotten!

[@christianboddum8783]

Captain please keep rambling on, you're really funny ;-)

[@fantassimoteschi5840]

Hey! Pretty cool 🎸! Does anybody knows how are they wiried, especially the red one with sss??

[@Airfire21]

I always thought it was a curly c because there's the curl at the beginning and the end of how you wrote the letter, and then kicking k because the 'legs' of the k kick out from the initial line of how you write it. Maybe I'm the weird one though!

[@roob5273]

Nope this is how I was taught it at school haha still remember my teacher literally kicking to demonstrate

[@stevea5388]

Seems like a great start mod option. Anyone got a wiring diagram for these??

[@peterklein5861]

So tempted to buy one as a mod base, but the difficulty of finding a replacement neck is putting me off... Anyone know anywhere good to get Ibanez necks from?

[@matrags]

When are we getting the new Headless Ibanez guitars?

[@NINEWALKING]

I guaranty those guitars would profit extremely well from nice pickup set. 100%

[@24FretsGuitar]

The ones you show all seem to have Rose Wood or type fretboards. It's like W Pete is it W or UU :-)

[@clydebillingsworth8574]

That drummer stole the show

[@theoversouls]

I owned an AZ Prestige for a short time. The back of the neck was almost flat - a really strange shape I'd never encountered before and I hated it. I wonder if these are similar or the same neck profile.