Ibanez AZ47P1QM-DEB

Ibanez AZ47P1QM-DEB review

The Ibanez AZ47P1QM-DEB brings together a figured maple top, a roasted maple neck, an ebony fingerboard, and a three-pickup layout from DiMarzio. Its Dragon Eye Burst finish gives the instrument a distinct visual identity, while the specification list points to a versatile electric guitar with a two-post tremolo and locking tuners. It belongs to Ibanez's AZ series and has been available since April 2024.

The available field report is brief but directly relevant to setup: the player said no adjustments were needed. That is one person's experience, not a guarantee that every guitar will arrive in the same condition. Still, it provides a useful practical note alongside the detailed hardware and construction specifications.

Body, top, and finish

The body is listed as basswood, also described in the detailed specifications as American basswood. A quilted maple top sits over it, with the grain pattern visible beneath a high-gloss polyurethane finish in Dragon Eye Burst. The top and finish define much of the guitar's appearance, while the body wood is a separate part of its construction rather than a claim about its sound.

The finish is specified as high gloss, so owners should expect a reflective surface rather than a matte treatment. The supplied information does not give the body's weight or dimensions, so there is no sound basis for estimating how heavy this particular model feels on a strap.

Neck and fingerboard

The bolt-on neck is made from roasted maple. Its AZ Oval C profile describes the neck shape, while the 12-inch fingerboard radius and 42 mm nut width offer more specific points of reference for players comparing neck dimensions. The 648 mm scale length is equivalent to 25.5 inches.

The ebony fingerboard carries 24 jumbo stainless steel frets. Stainless steel is the stated fret material, and the jumbo size is part of the factory specification. Mother-of-pearl dot inlays mark the face of the fingerboard, with luminescent side dots along the edge. Those side markers are intended to remain visible in low light, though the supplied details do not quantify their brightness or duration.

A Graph Tech nut is fitted at the headstock end, and Gotoh MG-T locking tuning machines handle string adjustment. The listed string set is D'Addario EXL110, with gauges of.010,.013,.017,.026,.036, and.046. Together, these details make the factory setup easier to identify, but players can still change string gauges or action to suit their preferences.

DiMarzio HSH pickup configuration

The pickup arrangement is HSH: a DiMarzio Air Norton humbucker at the neck, a DiMarzio True Velvet single-coil pickup in the middle, and a DiMarzio The Tone Zone humbucker at the bridge. A five-way switch selects the available pickup combinations. The guitar uses passive electronics, with separate volume and tone controls.

This layout provides two humbuckers alongside a middle single-coil pickup, giving the player several pickup positions to explore without relying on active electronics. The specifications do not include measured output levels, switching diagrams, or a detailed tonal description. For that reason, the pickup names and positions are more dependable reference points than broad promises about a particular sound.

Gotoh tremolo and included bag

A Gotoh T1502 tremolo is paired with the locking tuning machines. The supplied information identifies the bridge model but does not state a specific setup, range of movement, or tuning-stability test result. Players who use the tremolo heavily may want to check its adjustment and string setup after changing gauges or tuning.

The guitar includes a gig bag. A separate hard case is not included, so buyers who need hard-shell protection will need to arrange that themselves. The product is listed as one piece per sales unit, with item number 581970.

Verdict

The AZ47P1QM-DEB has a clearly defined specification: roasted maple construction at the neck, an ebony fingerboard, stainless steel frets, DiMarzio HSH pickups, and Gotoh hardware. Its Dragon Eye Burst finish and quilted maple top give it a prominent look, while the 25.5-inch scale and AZ Oval C neck profile provide useful comparison points for shoppers.

The most concrete setup feedback supplied is that the player did not need to adjust anything. That is encouraging, although individual instruments and personal preferences vary. Buyers should also note the gig bag inclusion and the absence of a hard case. For players considering this model, the core appeal is its combination of named components and a flexible three-pickup arrangement, rather than any unverified performance claim.