AZ24P1QMDOB-B7268 vs JSM10VYS-B0408 — Compare
Ibanez AZ24P1QM Premium Guitar Deep Ocean Blonde B-Stock vs Ibanez Signature John Scofield JSM10 Hollow Body Electric Guitar Vintage Yellow Sunburst B-Stock 0408
The AZ24P1QM is a versatile solid-body designed for rock, metal, and modern studio work with pickup switching flexibility, while the JSM10 is a semi-hollow-body purpose-built for jazz, fusion, and blues with a warm, sustaining voice. Choose the AZ24P1QM if you need tonal range across high-gain and clean playing; choose the JSM10 if jazz articulation and semi-acoustic resonance are your priority.
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Ibanez AZ24P1QM Premium Guitar Deep Ocean Blonde B-Stock
Ibanez Signature John Scofield JSM10 Hollow Body Electric Guitar Vintage Yellow Sunburst B-Stock 0408
Specs side by side
| Ibanez AZ24P1QM Premium Guitar Deep Ocean Blonde B-Stock | Ibanez Signature John Scofield JSM10 Hollow Body Electric Guitar Vintage Yellow Sunburst B-Stock 0408 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199.00 | $879.99 |
| Brand | Ibanez | Ibanez |
| Series | Ibanez AZ | Ibanez John Scofield |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Hollow Body |
| Body Type | Solid | Hollow |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | — |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | — |
| Fretboard | Maple | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | — |
| Pickup Configuration | HSS | HH |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2024 | — |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose Ibanez AZ24P1QM Premium Guitar Deep Ocean Blonde B-Stock
- ✓ Nine tonal configurations via dyna-MIX9 switching system for rock, metal, funk, and studio versatility
- ✓ Roasted maple neck with graphite reinforcement for superior stability and sustain
- ✓ Synchronized tremolo bridge enables expressive pitch control and precise intonation
- ✓ Stainless steel frets resist wear across heavy use
Why choose Ibanez Signature John Scofield JSM10 Hollow Body Electric Guitar Vintage Yellow Sunburst B-Stock 0408
- ✓ Semi-hollow body adds acoustic resonance and natural sustain ideal for jazz and fusion
- ✓ Dual Super 58 humbuckers deliver smooth blues tones with controlled growl
- ✓ Set-in sapele neck provides efficient energy transfer for responsive articulation
- ✓ Tri-sound switch on neck pickup expands tonal palette within jazz contexts
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar works better for jazz?
The JSM10 is purpose-built for jazz with its semi-hollow body, warm Super 58 pickups, and articulate sapele neck connection. The AZ24P1QM, while capable, is optimized for rock and modern genres.
Can the AZ24P1QM handle high-gain metal tones?
Yes. The bridge Seymour Duncan Hyperion humbucker combined with the dyna-MIX9 system and solid-body construction delivers dynamic, articulate high-gain tones. The JSM10's semi-hollow design is not ideal for heavy distortion.
What is the main construction difference?
The AZ24P1QM is a solid-body with quilted maple top on basswood, while the JSM10 is a semi-hollow body with laminated flamed maple and f-holes. Semi-hollow designs add natural resonance; solid bodies offer sustain and feedback control.
Which has better playability for extended sessions?
Both are ergonomic, but the AZ24P1QM's roasted maple neck with graphite reinforcement offers enhanced durability for heavy touring and studio work. The JSM10's shallow 6.66 cm depth is also comfortable but prioritizes tone over structural reinforcement.