Ibanez Prestige AZ2204B BK Black

Please note: This guitar comes with a hardshell case.

There are three principles behind the Ibanez Prestige line: Precision, Performance, and Playability. Prestige combines high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, in order to achieve true innovation in design and construction. The series incorporates ideas and suggestions from musicians from around the world as the cornerstones of the Prestige production process.

FEATURES

Gotoh® T1802 tremolo bridge
The T1802 tremolo bridge features machined titanium saddles and a machined steel tremolo block for a quick response, thick lows and rich highs. The 10.5mm string spacing allows for easy picking across strings and its snap-in construction makes it easy to load a tremolo arm.

dyna-MIX 9 switching system w/Alter switch
dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations, and can easily switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just the mini switch. One mode is even able to simulate a humbucker sound from the combination of the 2 single coil pickups.

Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ Pickups
Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ Pickups feature a moderate output through Alnico-5 magnets to keep the clarity of the fundamental tone when using a distortion sound, and to deliver a clear pick attack. From treble to bass, the overall tonal balance is evenly adjusted., and works well with various effect pedals.

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 clear tone when playing single notes.

S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboard w/Black dot inlay
S-TECH special roasted treatment provides a superior attack and a well-balanced tone and a rich sustain. In order to achieve supreme neck grip comfort, the fretboard edge is finished with a smooth curve.

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.

Ergonomic rear body contour
A shallow body back contour and a big forearm contour make the 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 or sitting positions.

Gotoh® Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.(Height Adjustable Post)
GOTOH® MAGNUM LOCK® machine heads have an established reputation for tuning stability. Its H. A. P® (Height Adjustable Post). 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Neck Type: AZ Oval C / S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck
Top/Back/Body: Alder body
Fretboard: S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboard / Black dot inlay
Fret: Jumbo Stainless Steel frets / Prestige fret edge treatment
Number of Frets: 22
Bridge: Gotoh® T1802 bridge
String Space: 10.5mm
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ (S) neck pickup (Passive/Alnico)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ (S) middle pickup (Passive/Alnico)
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ (H) bridge pickup (Passive/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
Neck Scale: 648mm/25.5"
Neck Width at NUT: 42mm
Neck Width at 22F: 56.4mm
Neck Thickness at 1F: 20.5mm
Neck Thickness at 12F: 22.5mm
Neck Radius: 305mmR