Ibanez AZ Prestige S-TECH neck, Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini & Alnico II Pro, Black

The Ibanez Prestige series combines cutting-edge manufacturing techniques with world-renowned Japanese craftsmanship and precision. Bolstering this stellar lineup is the AZS2200 a newly-designed, T-shaped version of the popular AZ model that Ibanez introduced back in 2018.

with an incredible feature set comprising Seymour Duncan pickups, a Roasted Maple neck, stainless steel frets, Luminlay side dots, Gotoh locking tuners, and a genuine bone nut the Ibanez AZS is the ideal guitar for virtuosos seeking sublime playability and that unmistakable T-style "twang" from a single, beautifully-made instrument with plenty of modern-day refinements.

Ibanez AZ Prestige Features

• Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini / Alnico II Pro Custom pickups: The Magic Touch-mini pickup in the neck position offers iconic tonal clarity for which this style of guitar is known, yet with extra body and articulation. The output level is also carefully configured to perfectly match the bridge pickup. The Alnico II Pro Custom pickup in the bridge position offers up an ample supply of clarity and twang, while also delivering a nice mid-range bark.
• Gotoh F1803 bridge: The Gotoh F1803 bridge improves sustain and tuning stability.
• Dyna-MIX5 switching system: with Alter Switch The Dyna-MIX5 switching system with Alter Switch adds a sound variation to fit so many different kinds of playing styles.
• Gotoh/Ibanez co-designed "In-Tune" saddles: These saddles are equipped with grooves that actively prevent each string from slipping to the side. The saddles also feature rounded edges and deeper grooves on the 1st and 6th strings, which means much less saddle tilting is required to adjust the string height, and equal string spacing is more easily achieved. Additionally, the saddles are designed with pre-calculated “intonation points” where the string touches the saddle, allowing each string to have and maintain precise intonation. The 10.5mm string spacing allows for easy picking across strings, and the saddles themselves are made of titanium for maximum tonal clarity.
• Steel pickup plate: This steel pickup plate is designed exclusively for the AZS series. It’s a critical component that helps generate that quintessential ”Twangy” tone, for which this style of guitar is known. This plate is present on both the tremolo and hardtail versions of the AZS, something that is not typical for guitars of this type. This plate, in combination with the traditional style single coil bridge pickup, preserves this iconic sound across the entire AZS lineup.
• Control plate specially designed for AZS series: This control plate is curved for easier access to all the knobs and switches, without sacrificing its traditional appearance.
• S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboard w/Abalone dot inlay: S-TECH special roasted treatment provides a superior attack and a well-balanced tone and a rich sustain. To achieve supreme neck grip comfort, the fretboard edge is finished with a smooth curve.
• Oil-impregnated Bone nut /Stainless Steel Frets: The Oil-impregnated bone nut provides superior tuning stability and warm rich resonance. Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords, and a clear tone when playing single notes.
• Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck: The S-TECH special roasted treatment increases the wood's stability, durability, water resistance, and tolerance to temperature changes. The neck is sealed with an oil finish which helps make it feel similar to a well-played guitar neck.
• Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.(Height Adjustable Post): GOTOH MAGNUM LOCK machine heads have an established reputation for tuning stability. It's H. A. P (Height Adjustable Post). the system allows for the adjustment of string posts for the appropriate tension of each string.
• Luminlay side dot inlays: The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.
• Super All Access Neck Joint: The Super All Access Neck Joint increases playability and allows for easy access to the higher frets.

Ibanez AZ Prestige Specifications

• Colour: Black
• Neck type: AZ Oval CS-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck
• Top/back/body: Ash body
• Fretboard: S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboardAbalone dot inlay
• Fret: Jumbo Stainless Steel fretsPrestige fret edge treatment
• Number of frets: 22
• Bridge: Gotoh F1803 bridge
• String space: 10.5mm
• Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (H) neck pickupPassive/Alnico
• Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (S) bridge pickupPassive/Alnico
• Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• Strings: D'Addario EXL110
• String gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
• Nut: Bone nut
• Hardware color: Chrome
• Scale: 648mm/25.5"
• Nut width: 42mm