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Key Features
The search for your next axe is over. Join the musical elite who get their breath-taking tone from Ibanez. The AZ242 Premium brings together ferocious tonal power and unrivalled design for a playing experience like no other.
Explore the iconic crunch of two Seymour Duncan humbucker pickups. Whether you're shredding up high or laying down chords, the AZ242 boasts clarity and clear pick attack. All on a neck that was sculpted for speed, and a body that feels like a perfect fit.
Ibanez are at the forefront of guitar-making evolution. Their dedication to improved playability, modern style, and impossible tone has set them apart from the common stock. With the AZ242 Premium, that torch is passed to you.
Product Ref: 152775
Perfection has a new name. And it’s called the AZ242 Premium. Built by master luthiers Ibanez, this flagship axe is the definition of beauty. The American basswood body is crafted from prime grade materials, lending itself to great aesthetics, and even greater tone. A shallow body back contour fits the player naturally, giving you plenty of room to get creative. Once amplified, the AZ242 sings with natural, woody sustain, whilst remaining light enough to play your favourite riffs for hours. And with added neck reinforcement, you’ll never have to worry about damages stopping you playing.
The true meaning of firepower. Right at your fingertips. The AZ242 Premium gets its colossal tone from two signature Seymour Duncan humbuckers. Explore crunchy, aggressive timbre thanks to alnico-5 magnets. The results are obvious. Medium output clarity that’s fully responsive to pick attack and dynamics. Both humbuckers work together for an ultimate balance of treble and bass, even when distorted. From hard rock to heavy metal, the AZ242 can do it all.
For the player who demands the best. The AZ242 Premium goes above and beyond. This is exactly what the modern player needs to slay. With Ibanez’s advanced electronics, you can take your Hyperion pickups to the next level. Alongside a 5-way toggle switch, the AZ242 features a dyna-MIX 10 alter switch with ten impressive sound variations. That’s ultimate versatility, perfect for any playing style. Go from classic humbucker tone to realistic single coil charm. It’s all possible with this signature axe.
Fierce solos are great. But why not take them into the stratosphere? Whether you love to play super fast licks or laid back riffs, the AZ242 Premium gives your room to explore new possibilities. And it’s all thanks to the T1502 tremolo system. This fully responsive bridge takes great care of your strings, ensuring they stay in tune after huge dive bombs and soaring vibrato. The steel saddles and die-cast zinc tremolo block offers quick response and improved articulation. This is guitar playing that legends are made of.
Guitar playing doesn’t have to be hard. Even if it does sound hardcore. Ibanez ensures comfortable playing at every fret position. The Roasted maple neck is expertly crafted for a smooth ride up and down the fretboard. Achieve supreme neck grip on heat-treated tonewood for well-balanced attack and tone. There’ll be no end to your capabilities. The AZ242 is great for dark stages too. Never lose your place with specially designed luminescent side dots. You’ll never hit a wrong note again.