Ibanez AZ41B1-BKF AZ Premium Series Electric Guitar in Black Flat

The Ibanez AZ41B1-BKF takes the acclaimed AZ platform and injects it with pure Iron Label attitude. Built for modern players who need a single guitar to cover tight, high-gain riffing, fluid leads and articulate cleans, it pairs a sleek Black Flat finish with a powerful DiMarzio Fusion Edge HSS pickup set and the ultra-flexible dyna-MIX10 switching system. Add a roasted Maple neck, stainless steel frets and rock-solid Gotoh locking tuners, and you have a precision tool that is ready for the most demanding stages and sessions.

Designed around comfort and control, the AZ41B1 features an ergonomic, asymmetrical body contour and Super All Access Neck Joint, giving you effortless reach all the way up the fretboard. The American Basswood body keeps things light and balanced, while the Ebony fingerboard and jumbo stainless steel frets deliver a fast, slick feel with long-lasting accuracy. Whether you are chugging in low tunings or cutting through a dense mix with soaring leads, this is a guitar that stays focused, stable and inspiring.

At its core, this AZ Premium model is about adaptability without compromise. The HSS configuration, combined with the dyna-MIX10 system, unlocks ten distinct voices ranging from full, saturated humbucker punch to convincing single-coil sparkle. Every sound is tuned to stay tight and clear under heavy gain, making it ideal for modern metal, prog and technical styles, while still being refined enough for bluesy overdrive and clean ambient textures.

With its stripped-back Iron Label aesthetic, premium hardware and player-first design, the AZ41B1-BKF is a serious workhorse for guitarists who want pro-level performance straight out of the box.

Iron Label Metal Focus

The AZ41B1 sits within Ibanez’s Iron Label family, a range created specifically with metal players in mind. The all-black aesthetic, high-output electronics and streamlined controls are all chosen to serve one purpose: delivering crushing, articulate tones with no unnecessary frills. If you need a guitar that looks as aggressive as it sounds and is optimised for heavy music, this model fits the bill perfectly.

Roasted Maple Neck with Super All Access Joint

The Oval C Roasted Maple neck is heat-treated for enhanced stability, durability and resistance to moisture and temperature changes. Combined with the Super All Access Neck Joint, it offers a fast, comfortable grip and unhindered access to the highest frets, so complex chords, wide stretches and upper-register solos all feel natural and effortless.

Premium Fretwork and Ebony Fingerboard

An Ebony fingerboard provides tight lows, pronounced mids and a crisp, immediate attack that works brilliantly with high-gain tones. Jumbo stainless steel frets offer superb corrosion resistance and a tall, wide profile that makes bending, vibrato and fast legato lines feel smooth and controlled, while keeping chords clear and defined across the neck.

Versatile DiMarzio Fusion Edge HSS Electronics

The DiMarzio Fusion Edge pickups are voiced for modern clarity, with a tight, compressed low end, crisp highs and a focused midrange that avoids muddiness. In tandem with the dyna-MIX10 switching system and Alter switch, you get ten distinct sounds, from full-bore humbucker power to convincing single-coil style tones, letting you move from glassy cleans to brutal rhythm tones without changing guitars.

Stable Hardware for Stage and Studio

Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads provide excellent tuning stability and make string changes quick and hassle-free. The F106 bridge enhances sustain and allows for precise, independent string height adjustment, so you can dial in your ideal action while keeping the instrument solid and reliable under aggressive playing styles.

• DiMarzio Fusion Edge HSS Pickups with dyna-MIX10 - A powerful HSS set voiced for tight, modern tones, paired with the dyna-MIX10 system and Alter switch to deliver ten distinct sounds. Effortlessly switch between humbucker punch and single-coil style clarity, covering everything from articulate cleans to saturated metal rhythm and lead tones.
• Oval C Roasted Maple Neck and Super All Access Joint - The roasted Maple construction improves stability and resistance to environmental changes, while the comfortable Oval C profile and sculpted neck joint give you a fast, natural feel with easy access to the upper frets, ideal for technical playing and extended soloing.
• Ebony Fingerboard with Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets - Ebony’s tight, responsive character and the tall, wide stainless steel frets combine for a slick, precise playing surface. Enjoy long-lasting fret life, smooth bends and clear note separation, even under heavy gain and complex chord voicings.
• Gotoh MG-T Locking Tuners and F106 Bridge - Locking machine heads keep tuning rock solid and make string changes fast, while the F106 bridge adds sustain and allows accurate individual string height adjustment. Together they provide a stable, dependable platform for aggressive riffing and expressive lead work.

Body

• Body Wood: American Basswood
• Body Shape: AZ
• Colour: Black Flat
• Body Contouring: Ergonomic rear body contour with deep waist and forearm contour

Neck

• Neck Type: AZ Oval C
• Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
• Neck Joint: Super All Access Neck Joint
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel

Hardware

• Bridge: F106 bridge
• Machine Heads: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
• Hardware Colour: Black

Electronics

• Configuration: HSS
• Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge (single-coil sized)
• Middle Pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge (single-coil sized)
• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio Fusion Edge (humbucker)
• Switching: dyna-MIX10 switching system with Alter switch