Ibanez AZ2204N Prestige Electric Guitar, Black (AZN Series)
The Ibanez AZ2204N is part of the highly refined Prestige AZN Series, representing the pinnacle of modern S‑Style design blended with boutique‑grade craftsmanship. Built in Japan by master luthiers at FujiGen, the AZ2204N is engineered to give players maximum expressive freedom, tonal versatility, and ergonomic comfort — whether playing progressive rock, fusion, blues, indie, or modern worship music.
Prestige‑Level Craftsmanship • Fortuna Pickup Versatility • Modern‑Classic Performance
Finished in sleek Black, this model brings understated elegance with premium hardware, a roasted maple neck, and world‑class Seymour Duncan pickups.
Alder Body: Classic Tone With Modern Precision
The AZ2204N features a solid Alder body, known for:
- Balanced tonal response
- Even mids and fast attack
- Classic S‑type clarity with modern articulation
Alder is a core ingredient in the AZ’s “do‑everything” versatility.
S‑TECH Roasted Maple Neck (AZ Oval C) + Compound Radius Rosewood Fingerboard
The neck is where the Prestige craftsmanship truly shines.
The S‑TECH roasted maple neck offers:
- Increased stability and resistance to humidity
- A smooth, broken‑in feel
- Clear, articulate tonal response
The AZ Oval C profile is ergonomic, not too thin or too chunky — ideal for long sessions and diverse playing styles.
The compound radius (228–305 mm) rosewood fingerboard provides:
- Comfortable chording (lower radius)
- Smooth bending and leads (upper radius)
22 Jumbo Stainless‑Steel Frets deliver exceptional durability, effortless bending, and world‑class Prestige fret‑edge finishing.
Seymour Duncan Fortuna HSS Pickups + dyna‑MIX9 Switching System
This guitar features the bespoke Seymour Duncan Fortuna pickup set:
- Neck: Fortuna Single‑Coil
- Middle: Fortuna Single‑Coil
- Bridge: Fortuna Humbucker
Designed specifically for the AZ line, these pickups offer:
- Balanced output
- Clear, dynamic cleans
- Open, expressive midrange
- Smooth, vintage‑voiced warmth
The dyna‑MIX9 system (with Alter switch) unlocks:
- 9 distinct pickup combinations
- Humbucker‑like series output options
- Multiple single‑coil textures
- Bright, articulate split tones
This makes the AZ2204N one of the most versatile S‑style guitars in existence.
Gotoh Hardware: Ultimate Stability & Precision
Prestige models come with top‑tier Japanese hardware:
Gotoh T1702B Tremolo
- Enhanced vintage‑style 2‑point trem
- Ultra‑smooth arm action
- Solid return‑to‑pitch accuracy
Gotoh Magnum Lock Tuners (H.A.P. height‑adjustable posts)
- Locking system for fast string changes
- Adjustable string break angle per‑string
- Rock‑solid tuning stability
Combined, these components elevate the AZ2204N to professional live and studio standards.
Bone Nut + Prestige Build Quality
The bone nut enhances sustain and tonal richness, while the Prestige build process ensures:
- Perfect fret alignment
- Ultra‑smooth frets
- Tight neck pocket fit
- Consistent finish quality
You’re essentially getting boutique‑level quality straight from the factory.
