Ibanez AZES31 Solidbody Electric Guitar - Arctic Ocean

Designed in collaboration with Berklee College of Music professor and renowned YouTube instructor Tomo Fujita, the Ibanez AZES31 sets a new standard for beginner‑friendly electric guitars. It blends stage‑ready playability, thoughtful ergonomics, and impressive tonal flexibility—all at a price point ideal for new players or experienced musicians seeking a reliable, affordable workhorse.

The AZES31 in Arctic Ocean features a comfortable poplar body paired with a maple neck for crisp attack and sustain, while its jatoba fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing surface. This combination of tonewoods helps players spend less time wrestling with their guitar setup and more time focusing on practice, creativity, and skill development.

Versatile Electronics

Many entry-level instruments come with just enough features to get you started on your musical journey. When constructing the AZES31, Ibanez chose to go far beyond the basics by equipping it with three expressive single‑coil pickups and robust switching options. This classic configuration delivers the crisp, chiming character associated with vintage single-coil tones, made even more versatile through a traditional 5-way blade switch that includes access to those sought-after 2nd and 4th “quack” positions.

To expand the sonic palette even further, the AZES31 comes loaded with Ibanez’s dyna‑MIX8 switching system. With the flick of a mini switch, players unlock up to eight distinct pickup combinations, opening the door to an impressive range of tonal possibilities. Whether you're a budding guitarist discovering your sound or an experienced performer looking to widen your tonal toolkit, the AZES31 offers exceptional flexibility in a simple, intuitive package.