Ibanez AZ2204NW AZN Prestige Electric Guitar, Gray Metallic Finish
The Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige is a premium electric guitar built for players who demand expressive dynamics, tonal nuance, and uncompromising build quality. As part of Ibanez’s elite Prestige Series, this AZN model blends traditional tonal values with forward‑thinking design — delivering an instrument that excels equally in studio, stage, and session environments.
Refined Dynamics. Vintage‑Inspired Response. Modern Prestige Craftsmanship.
Finished in a tasteful Gray Metallic satin, the AZ2204NW pairs elegant aesthetics with intelligent engineering, including a non‑recessed tremolo system, compound‑radius fretboard, and S‑TECH WOOD roasted maple neck. Every detail is designed to enhance feel, resonance, and musical expression.
Alder Body – Balanced, Resonant & Articulate
The alder body provides a bright, even tonal response with excellent resonance and sustain. Its naturally balanced character ensures that both clean and driven tones remain articulate, making it ideal for players who rely on touch‑sensitive dynamics.
S‑TECH WOOD Roasted Maple Neck (AZ Oval “C”)
The AZ Oval C neck profile combines comfort with precision. Ibanez’s S‑TECH WOOD roasting process enhances stability, durability, and resistance to humidity and temperature changes, while an oil‑finished neck feels smooth and naturally broken‑in from the first note.
Rounded fretboard edges further enhance grip comfort for long sessions and complex technique.
Rosewood Fretboard with Compound Radius
The compound‑radius rosewood fretboard (228mm–305mm) offers effortless chording near the nut and fast, accurate lead playing higher up the neck — delivering the best of both traditional and modern fretboard designs.
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets with Prestige Treatment
Stainless steel frets provide exceptional durability, clean articulation, and smooth bending. Ibanez’s Prestige fret edge treatment ensures seamless transitions across the entire fretboard with no resistance or sharp edges.
Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ S‑S‑H Pickup Set
Specifically voiced for the AZ series, the Seymour Duncan Fortuna™ pickups deliver:
- Natural clean voicing
- Balanced output across all strings
- Excellent clarity when stacked with pedals
The bridge humbucker adds warmth and punch without overwhelming the guitar’s expressive clean character.
dyna‑MIX9 Switching System with Alter Switch
The advanced dyna‑MIX9 switching system unlocks nine pickup combinations, including humbucker, single‑coil, and blended tones. The Alter Switch allows instantaneous tonal reconfiguration without interrupting performance flow.
Non‑Recessed Tremolo with Brass Hardware
Unlike standard AZ models, the non‑recessed tremolo cavity keeps the bridge plate in direct contact with the body, improving resonance and note transfer. Combined with five tremolo springs and brass block & saddles, the result is enhanced sustain and dynamic sensitivity.
Gotoh® T1702B / T1802 Tremolo Bridge
Premium Gotoh tremolo hardware delivers precise response, smooth action, and reliable return to pitch, with 10.5mm string spacing for confident picking.
Gotoh® Magnum Lock Tuners with H.A.P. System
The H.A.P. (Height Adjustable Post) system ensures optimal string tension across all strings, dramatically improving tuning stability and feel.
Luminlay Side Dots
Photo‑luminescent side dots ensure fretboard visibility on dark stages and in low‑light rehearsal spaces.
Prestige Hardshell Case Included
Supplied with a fitted Ibanez Prestige hardshell case, offering professional‑grade protection during transport and long‑term storage.
Ideal For
- Players seeking premium clean and edge‑of‑breakup tones
- Session musicians and dynamic performers
- Guitarists who value resonance and touch sensitivity
- AZ fans looking for a more vintage‑leaning Prestige feel
- Professionals demanding elite Japanese craftsmanship
