The Ibanez AZ Essentials is a series for those starting to play the guitar. Everything, from the design of the body and neck to the tuners, bridge, and electronics, is designed to be as user-friendly as possible. The guitar body is pleasantly rounded and fits comfortably in your lap. The neck shape is a comfortable C, and the fingerboard is slightly rounder than normal, making it really easy to play.

A lot of attention has been paid to the hardware and electronics: the bridge blocks of the AZES guitar are rounded, and the height adjustment screws are recessed into the bridge block, allowing the hand to sit comfortably on the bridge without sharp corners. The three single-coil pickups can be switched on in up to eight different ways, allowing for a wide range of sounds without needing separate effect devices. The switching allows for learning various styles, even more subtle ones, right from the beginning.