Taking adaptability to new extremes, the Ibanez AZ series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. Carrying this ethos forward, the AZ line embodies time-tested Ibanez innovation and player-focused features like a smooth oval neck grip, a well-balanced asymmetrical body shape and a neck heel that provides unrivaled playability.
There are three principles behind the Ibanez Prestige line: precision, performance and playability. The combination of high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, true innovation in design and construction and the incorporation of ideas and suggestions from musicians from around the world are the cornerstones of the Prestige production process.
- S-Tech Wood roasted maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard with compound radius
- Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Alder body
- Seymour Duncan Fortuna single-coil neck and middle pickups
- Seymour Duncan Covered Fortuna humbucking bridge pickup
- Dyna-Mix 9 switching system with Alter switch
- Gotoh T1702 tremolo bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads with height-adjustable posts
AZ Oval C S-Tech Wood roasted maple neck
The S-Tech special roasted treatment increases the wood's stability, durability, water resistance and tolerance of temperature changes. The neck is sealed with an oil finish, which helps make it feel similar to a well-played guitar neck.
Rosewood compound radius fretboard with Prestige fret edge treatment and jumbo stainless steel frets
Offering the best of both worlds, the digitized compound radius fretboard of AZ-N is built to enhance both smooth chording and lead work in the upper register. Rosewood provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range. The Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing. Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.
Alder body
The alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain.
Ergonomic rear body contour
A shallow body back contour and a big forearm contour make this guitar body fit the player naturally, thus increasing playing comfort. The AZ body has a deep waist and different radii on each body edge curve, making it easier to play in both standing and sitting positions.
Seymour Duncan Fortuna SSH pickups
Seymour Duncan Fortuna pickups feature a moderate output and natural clean voicing that accurately reflects subtle playing nuances. From treble to bass, the overall tonal balance is evenly adjusted and works well with various effect pedals.
Dyna-Mix 9 switching system with Alter switch
Dyna-Mix 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single-coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. One mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single-coil pickups.
Gotoh T1702B tremolo bridge
The T1702B tremolo bridge provides a quick response and improved articulation. The 10.5mm string spacing allows for easy picking across strings and its snap-in construction makes it easy to load a tremolo arm.
5 tremolo springs
Five tremolo springs allow string vibration to be more efficiently transferred to the guitar body.
Non-recessed bridge cavity
While the AZ series typically features a recessed bridge cavity for fluid and dynamic tremolo action, this model has non-recessed bridge cavity. The direct contact between bridge plate and the guitar body provides better resonance and helps facilitate subtle nuances in playing dynamics.
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads with height-adjustable posts
Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads have an established reputation for tuning stability. The H.A.P. (height-adjustable post) system allows for the adjustment of individual string posts, applying the appropriate tension to each string.
Hardshell case included
The Ibanez hardshell case gives you extreme protection for your beloved instrument.
| SKU | IBA-AZ2204NWDTB |
| MPN | AZ2204NWDTB |
| Vendor | Ibanez |
| Electric Body Style | Double Cutaway |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Included From Manufacturer |
Hardshell case D'Addario EXL110 strings (.010–.046 gauges) |
| Mpn | AZ2204NWDTB |
| Pickup Config | SSH |
| Product Unique Features |
S-Tech Wood roasted maple neck Jumbo stainless steel frets Prestige fret edge treatment Dyna-Mix 9 switching system with Alter switch Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads with height-adjustable posts Mother of pearl dot inlays Luminlay side dot inlays |
| Right Left Handed | Right |
| Strings | 6-Strings |
| Vib Trem Bridge | Yes |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Bridge | Gotoh T1702B tremolo bridge |
| Controls | Volume knob Tone knob |
| Fingerboard Radius | 8.98" to 12.01" compound radius |
| Finish | Dark Tide Blue |
| Hardware Finish | Chrome |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.65" |
| Pickup Switching | 5-way selector with Alter switch |
| Pickups | Seymour Duncan Fortuna single-coil neck and middle pickups Seymour Duncan Covered Fortuna humbucking bridge pickup |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
Ibanez Electric Guitars and Basses Limited Warranty
Ibanez Electric Guitars and Basses sold in the United States are warranted by Hoshino USA. Please note that this information is only for Ibanez electric guitars and basses sold by authorized dealers in the United States.
Please return your completed Ibanez Warranty Card within 10 days of purchase to ensure proper owner registration of your guitar. This Ibanez Electric guitar ('Instrument') is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original owner, subject to all the following terms and conditions.
The Warranty provided herein is for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original retail purchase.
This Warranty is given by Hoshino (U.S.A.) Inc., 1726 Winchester Rd., Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 ('Hoshino') only to the original purchaser of this Instrument. Hoshino will repair or replace any part or parts of the Instrument which may prove defective under normal use and service during the one(1) year Warranty Time Period stated above (which Hoshino’s examination shall disclose to its satisfaction to be thus defective. This Warranty does not apply unless you provide a copy of your original sales receipt.
This Warranty does not cover: (a) any non-factory-installed electrical/electronic components or tuning hardware; (b) damage or defects due to alteration, misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, extremes of temperature or humidity or abnormal strain; (c) accidental or intentional damage; (d) damage in shipping; (e) the repair or replacement of expendable maintenance items including, but not limited to, strings, tuning machines, or scratched pickguards; (f) normal fret wear; (g) plating on metal parts; (h) cracking or other damage to the finish; (i) any damage from accessories (synthetic straps, etc.); (j) an Instrument whose serial number has been defaced; (k) tonal characteristics (tone is a subjective matter and is not warranted); or (l) any Instrument purchased from other than an authorized Ibanez dealer.
To obtain warranty service, the Instrument must be returned to Hoshino at its address listed above through an authorized Ibanez dealer. A return authorization number, to be obtained from Hoshino Customer Service Department, must be written in a conspicuous place on the outside of the return shipping carton or the return will be refused. When returning the Instrument for service under this Warranty, a copy of the sales receipt establishing proof and time of purchase must be sent along with the instrument. All freight and insurance must be prepaid by the original owner.
You must maintain this instrument, without alteration, negligent use, misuse or abuse. All service of this Instrument must be performed by Hoshino. Any service performed on this instrument by other than Hoshino, or not specifically authorized by Hoshino, will terminate this Warranty.
Hoshino’s sole and exclusive responsibility shall be as provided under this Warranty and, under no circumstances shall Hoshino be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. This limited warranty is your exclusive remedy and is made in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied; all implied warranties, including, without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby expressly limited in duration to the duration of this written warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. No person, whether or not an agent, is authorized to make or assume any obligations other than those stated in this warranty.
Save your receipt! Ibanez cannot perform any Warranty Service without a copy of your original sales receipt. The registration of this Ibanez Guitar is important as it will allow Hoshino to keep you apprised of any improvements and / or upgrades made after your purchase.
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