NAMM 2019: Ibanez reveals new AZ-derived Polyphia, Chon and Andy Timmons signature models

NAMM 2019: Besides a veritable onslaught of 40+ new core line models for 2019 - including the odd update to existing signature models - Ibanez has also announced a bevy of new artist models based on its rapturously received AZ series.

Polyphia’s Timothy Henson and Scott LePage plus Chon’s Mario Camarena and Erick Hansel are the latest recipients of signature models from the legendary Japanese guitar firm, while Andy Timmons’ model has also received an AZ makeover.

Like the original AZ line - our best-in-show winners at last year’s NAMM - the result is a host of classy-looking models that tread the line between classic and contemporary.

While the specs mirror the originals in many ways, with Gotoh hardware and Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups, there are fresh finishes, new pickup configurations and the occasional DiMarzio in the mix, too.

Suffice to say, we’re seriously excited about the expansion of the AZ format, and pleased to see Ibanez rewarding some of contemporary guitar’s finest players.

Head on through for the specs on the new models, and visit Ibanez (opens in new tab) for more.

ATZ100 Andy Timmons

ATZ S-TECH WOOD 1pc Roasted Maple neck
Alder body
S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboard
Jumbo Stainless Steel frets, 22
Wilkinson®-Gotoh® VSVG tremolo bridge
DiMarzio® The Cruiser® (H) neck pickup
DiMarzio® The Cruiser® (H) middle pickup
DiMarzio® The Cruiser® (H) bridge pickup
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Bone nut

EH10 Erick Hansel

AZ Oval C Roasted Maple neck
Walnut top, Nyatoh body
Jatoba fretboard
Jumbo Stainless Steel frets, 24
Gotoh® T1502 tremolo bridge
Seymour Duncan® Alnico II Pro™ (S) neck pickup
Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ (H) bridge pickupPassive/Alnico
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Graph Tech nut

MAR10 Mario Camarena

AZ Oval C Roasted Maple neck
American Basswood body
Roasted Maple fretboard
Jumbo Stainless Steel frets, 24
Gotoh® T1502 tremolo bridge
Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ (S) neck pickupPassive/Alnico
Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ (S) middle pickupPassive/Alnico
Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ (H) bridge pickupPassive/Alnico
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Graph Tech nut

SLM10 Scott LePage

AZ Oval C Roasted Maple neck
Quilted Maple top, American Basswood body
Roasted Maple fretboardWhite dot inlay
Jumbo Stainless Steel frets, 22
Gotoh® T1502 tremolo bridge
DiMarzio® SLM Original neck pickup
DiMarzio® True Velvet™ (S) neck pickupPassive/Alnico
DiMarzio® True Velvet™ (S) middle pickupPassive/Alnico
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Graph Tech nut

THBB10 Tim Henson

AZ Oval C Roasted Maple neck
American Basswood body
Roasted Maple fretboard
Jumbo Stainless Steel frets, 24
Gotoh® T1502 tremolo bridge
DiMarzio® THBB Original neck pickup
DiMarzio® THBB Original middle pickup
DiMarzio® THBB Original bridge pickup
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Graph Tech nut

Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com (opens in new tab), in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe (opens in new tab).

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