Ibanez AZ2204NW AZ Prestige HSS, Vermillion Red Overview
The Ibanez AZ2204 is a top-tier guitar designed to meet the needs of diverse playing styles, from soulful blues to high-octane metal riffs. Part of the renowned AZ series, this model emphasizes playability and precision, featuring a sleek, asymmetrical body shape and a smooth oval neck grip for unparalleled comfort. The neck heel design enhances accessibility to higher frets, making it perfect for intricate solos.
Constructed under the Ibanez Prestige philosophy of Precision, Performance, and Playability, the AZ2204 is the result of meticulous craftsmanship and high-tech manufacturing techniques. The 25.5-inch scale length provides a balanced tension that supports both bright tones and low-action setups, offering flexibility for a wide range of tunings and styles. Its 12-inch fingerboard radius strikes an excellent balance between soloing fluidity and chord-playing comfort, ideal for players seeking versatility.
Equipped with Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups, the AZ2204 delivers a balanced tonal response with a vintage warmth and modern clarity. The innovative dyna-MIX 9 switching system, paired with an Alter switch, expands the tonal palette to nine distinct options, allowing players to tailor their sound with precision. This feature makes the guitar a “Swiss Army knife” of tones, capable of excelling in studio sessions and live performances alike.
The build quality is impeccable, with a lightweight body that reduces player fatigue during extended gigs. Additional features include locking tuners for tuning stability, a comfortable C-shaped neck for easy navigation, and a T1802 tremolo bridge for smooth operation and sustain. The AZ2204 is an instrument designed to inspire, whether you’re crafting intricate jazz lines, crunchy rock rhythms, or blazing metal leads.
- • AZ Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck
- • 22 frets
- • Alder body
- • Rosewood fretboard w/Mother of Pearl dot inlay
- • Jumbo Stainless Steel frets w/Prestige fret edge treatment
- • Bone nut
- • Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ (S) neck pickup
- • Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ (S) middle pickup
- • Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ (H) bridge pickup
- • dyna-MIX9 switching system w/Alter Switch
- • Gotoh® T1702B tremolo bridge
- • Chrome hardware
- • Gotoh® Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
- • Luminlay side dots
- • Fretboard Radius: 228mm@nut to 305mm@22nd fret
- Compound
- • Non-recessed bridge cavity
- • Hardshell case included