The philosophy behind this series is to bring the tone, versatility and, playability of this celebrated lineup to a wider array of beginner and intermediate players. However, 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 the beginner’s learning process a streamlined, enjoyable and fun experience.
- Poplar body delivers a well-balanced tone with incredible thickness
- Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character
- Jatoba fretboard has an appealing reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end
- Essentials pickups provide well-balanced tone and as well as versatility
- Dyna-MIX 8 offers eight sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch, providing additional tonal versatility