Ibanez AXS32 Electric Guitar

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Ibanez AXS32 Electric Guitar, Transparent Black Flat

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Humbuckers. Set Mahogany neck.

Overview

AX and GAX guitars have everything you need (and nothing you don't) for heavy-duty modern rhythm and lead playing: 2 humbuckers, a 3-way switch, and a crystal cut body of Mahogany or Agathis. The GAX guitars started out as the best selling inexpensive Ibanez guitars in history, now they're one of the best selling guitars of any kind in the world.

Series Features:
Raw simplicity and power in a crystal cut body of Mahogany or Agathis.

AX available in 6-string, 7-string and set-in neck models.

D-tuner models in AX and GAX offer the simple solution for achieving alternate tunings.

AXS32 Features:
AX set-in neck

3pc. Mahogany neck material

Mahogany body provides rich warm lows and sweet sustain.

22 large frets

Bound Rosewood finger board

Full Tune II bridge -- The classic bridge/stop tailpiece design with height adjustable bridge and individual intonation adjustment

IBZ AH3 (H) neck PU

IBZ AH4 (H) bridge PU

Off-set dot on 12th fret inlay

Chrome hardware

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/

Maintenance

Owner's Manual

Reviews

(22 ratings)

Submitted November 7, 2003 by a customer from dslextreme.com

"Fingerstyle fanatic falls for a fabulous, funky rock & blues axe."

Overall:

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I currently own several acoustic/electrics including: a jumbo Guild 12-string, Takamine cedar-top 6-string, a Seagull 6 string, a Yamaha classical and a Dobro. The Ibanez AXS32 is my first "electric" guitar in over 24 years. It was worth the wait and likely the last electric I'll ever buy.

Sound
Excellent tone and sustain. Extremely versatile from fingerstyle to power rock. I play through a Digitech Genesis III guitar synth and a Fender Acoustasonic Junior amp. I was particularly impressed with its fullness in blues applications.

Features
Amazing flexibility in the bridge adjustments. Solid hardware from bridge to tuners. Pots are smooth and crackle free, humbuckers are well placed and easily adjusted. Having the pick-up 3-position switch below the strings and near the tone and volume controls is far more sensible than the traditional "Les Paul" configuration. You can switch from rythym to lead without missing a beat.

Quality
Solid. Great fit and finish. I don't advise using gig bags for any guitars of decent quality, but no concerns about road use with a good fitting hardshell case.

Value
Excellent performance, playability, adjustability, fit and finish. Exceptional value!!!

Manufacturer Support
Only utilized Ibanez website to narrow my search to a particular model based upon features.

The Wow Factor… read more
While quilted maple enthusiasts may prefer the "blueberry" finish of the slightly lower priced AX220QM model, the improved features and unique appearance of the AXS32 including the set (not bolt on) neck and adjustable bridge is well worth the $30 or so price difference. Plus, the aluminum finish pickguard gives the AXS32 a great edgy, unique appearance.

Musical Style:
Fingerstyle primarily, but getting back into Rock.

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