Gloss finish version of CG122MS/MC. Improvement in sound and playability is promised even for this reasonable model.

• Yamaha CG Shape
• Solid Spruce Top
• Nato Back & Sides
• Nato Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard

Taking adaptability to new extremes, the AZ series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks, to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. Carrying this ethos forward, the AZ line embodies time-tested Ibanez innovation and player-focused features like a smooth, oval neck grip, a well-balanced asymmetrical body shape, and the neck heel allowing for unrivalled playability.

Mahogany body with traditional set-neck construction at 24.75” scale, along with a thin u-shaped three-piece mahogany neck. Roasted jatoba fingerboard. Black binding, pearloid block inlays, and 22 extra-jumbo frets. Include a TOM-style bridge with string thru body, LTD tuners, and a single hot, punchy ESP LH-150B humbucking pickup that can be coil-spill via a push-pull control on the master volume.

Okoume neck. Purpleheart fretboard. Solid Sitka Spruce top. Sapele back and sides. Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle pickup. Ibanez AEQ-TP2 preamp w/Onboard tuner. Purpleheart bridge. Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins. Grand Dreadnought body. X-M Bracing. Functional Tapered Headstock. Advanced Access Cutaway.

As the lead guitarist for Metallica, the biggest heavy metal band of all time, Kirk Hammett has inspired generations of musicians over the past 40+ years. Kirk’s solos are a crucial part of Metallica’s dominating sound, and he has relied on ESP for decades to make guitars that meet his every need. The LTD KH-V is the newest addition to the Kirk Hammett Signature Series. 

With new developments in instrument technology, the prominence of more technical playing styles, and players’ desire for lighter, more portable instruments, today’s headless guitars are pushing far beyond designs of the past. However, even with all these advancements, Ibanez still saw an exciting opportunity in this space.

The Q or Quest series is an entirely new concept for Ibanez. The “Quest” in this case was to not just to adapt an existing instrument into a headless design, but to develop an entirely new guitar from the ground up. This range features a number of unique elements intended to maximize tone, performance, and playing comfort. These include, custom designed R1 single coil and Q58 humbucker pickups, a new Mono-Tune bridge, and a proprietary custom string locking mechanism. The QX subseries is also equipped with innovative 8-degree inward slanted frets, uniquely tailoring their ergonomics to the benefit of highly technical players.

Ultimately, this series offers a diverse and versatile enough feature set to attract not only the modern, technical guitarist, but also players who may have never even considered a headless guitar before. Regardless of genre, Q (Quest) allows guitarists of every background to question the full scope of their creative possibilities.