Head to head
Ibanez AZES40 vs Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7
The short answer is that they sit in different price brackets ($300 - $500 against $1,000 - $2,000), and the pickup layouts differ (HSS against HH). Below, every specification we hold for both instruments is lined up, with the 26 rows that actually differ marked out.
AZES40
Purist Blue
Nine pickup sounds from three pickups, and a short scale that suits smaller hands
Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7
Metallic Black
An EverTune bridge, stainless frets and a 20-inch radius — a studio seven-string
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Score profile
Six editorial axes, overlaid. Where one shape sits outside the other, that is where the instrument gains ground.
- Ibanez AZES408.5
- Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET78.8
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
Specification by specification
| AZES40 | Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Ibanez | Jackson |
| Model | AZES40 | Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7 |
| Finish | Purist Blue | Metallic Black |
| Instrument | Electric guitar | Electric guitar |
| Fretline score | 8.5 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Value for money | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | 4.5 / 5 (95) | — |
| Price | $300 - $500 | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| Type | Electric guitar | 7-string electric guitar |
| Body | AZ double cutaway | Juggernaut solidbody |
| Body wood | Poplar | Poplar |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on | Bolt-on, scarf joint with graphite reinforcement and wrap-around heel |
| Neck wood | Maple (AZES profile) | Caramelised maple |
| Scale length | 25" (635 mm) | 26.5" (673 mm) |
| Fingerboard | Jatoba with white dot inlays | Ebony, with rolled edges |
| Radius | 9.84" (250 mm) | 20" (508 mm) |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Fret size | Medium | Jumbo stainless steel |
| Nut | — | Black plastic |
| Nut width | 42 mm | 1.75" (44.45 mm) |
| Bridge | T106 tremolo with comfort round steel saddles | EverTune F7 Model |
| Tuners | Ibanez machine heads with split shafts | Jackson sealed die-cast locking |
| Neck pickup | Essentials single-coil (passive, ceramic) | Jackson uncovered MM1 humbucker |
| Bridge pickup | Accord humbucker (passive, ceramic) | Jackson uncovered MM1 humbucker |
| Configuration | HSS | HH |
| Electronics | Passive, dyna-MIX9 switching with Alter switch | Passive |
| Controls | Volume, tone, alter switch | Volume, tone with push/pull coil select |
| Switching | Five-way selector plus alter switch, giving nine pickup combinations | 5-position blade |
| Orientation | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Skill level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Advanced, Professional |
| Styles | Rock, Blues, Pop, Funk, Indie, Metal | Metal, Prog, Rock |
| In the box | — | Jackson gig bag |
A marked row is one where the two differ. A highlighted cell is the stronger figure where one can be judged objectively. Empty cells are specifications the manufacturer does not publish — never estimates.
Which one should you buy?
Computed from the specifications and our editorial scores for these two instruments only. It is not a general ranking.
Best build
Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7Highest editorial build-quality score.
Best tone
Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7Highest editorial tone score.
Most versatile
Ibanez AZES40Highest editorial versatility score, backed by pickup layout and switching.
Most comfortable
Ibanez AZES40Highest editorial comfort score: neck profile, radius and body ergonomics.
Best for beginners
Ibanez AZES40Strongest overall score among the instruments we rate as beginner-friendly.
Best for rock
Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7Strongest overall score among the instruments suited to rock.
Best for metal
Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7Strongest overall score among the instruments suited to metal.
Best for the studio
Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET7Build and tone scores combined, with credit for tuning-stability hardware that matters when tracking.
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
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