The Ibanez S61AL Axion Label is a slim double cutaway guitar with curvy lines and a fast playing neck. In contrast to the sharper lines of the Ibanez RG line this guitar takes more cues from other classic double cutaways. However, the reverse headstock, arched top and black mirage gradation finish certainly provide a modern aesthetic as well. The body of the Ibanez S61AL is made from Nyatoh which is often used as cost effective substitute for mahogany and it has a warm tone with full lower midrange. The flame maple cap adds a little bit of brightness and looks killer with the black mirage gradation finish.
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The Ibanez AZ242F Premium is a high performance, feature packed double cutaway guitar with classy looks. The premium series from Ibanez has the same features as the Prestige line but they are manufactured in Indonesia to offer them at a lower cost. These guitars are very impressive and the quality is very close to the ones made in Japan at the Fuji-Gen plant. Now discontinued and available at a discounted price till we run out, The Ibanez AZ242F Premium features an American Bass wood body with a flamed maple top. The black ice finish has a dark yet classy feel and shows off the nice figure of the flamed maple top.
The Ibanez AZ224F Premium has the same features as the Ibanez Prestige line but they are manufactured in Indonesia to offer them at a lower cost. These guitars are very impressive and the quality is very close to the ones made in Japan at the Fuji-Gen plant. The Ibanez AZ224F Premium features an American Bass wood body with a flamed maple top. The brown Topaz burst provides a classic look and really makes the flamed maple stand out.
The Ibanez RGD71AL Axion Label offers a seven string version of this modern body shape. This seven string features a layered ash body with a flamed maple top which looks great with the satin antique brown stained burst. The Nitro wizard 5 piece neck is solid but slim enough for fast playing and the scale length on these models is 26.5” which provides better tension for a seventh string and lower tunings. The longer scale length also offers a stronger note fundamental and clarity for the lower notes. The electronics are straight forward with two Dimarzio Fusion Edge humbuckers a single volume control and three way pickup selector.
The AZ line of guitars from Ibanez is all about high performance machines with a perfect balance of classic and modern style and packed to the nines with features. The Ibanez AZ226PB Premium adds another high quality guitar to the lineup. The premium series from Ibanez has the same features as the Prestige line but they are manufactured in Indonesia to offer them at a lower cost. These guitars are very impressive and the quality is very close to the ones made in Japan at the Fuji-Gen plant.