Ibanez AZ2204NW AZ Prestige Electric Guitar, Dark Tide Blue

The Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige takes versatility and performance to the next level. Designed to cover everything from smooth blues licks to intense shred-heavy riffs, the AZ series blends modern adaptability with Ibanez’s signature innovation. With a sleek asymmetrical body, smooth oval neck grip, and precision-engineered heel, this guitar is built for unrivalled playability and comfort.

Main Features

• Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck – Heat-treated for enhanced stability, durability, and resistance to environmental changes. Finished with oil for the feel of a well-played neck.
• Rosewood fretboard – Delivers a well-balanced, solid tone with a focused mid-range.
• Jumbo Stainless Steel frets with Prestige fret edge treatment – Corrosion resistant, fast-playing, with precise articulation and effortless feel.
• Alder body – Offers a bright, balanced tone with excellent sustain and resonance.
• Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ S-S-H pickups – Moderate output with a natural, clean voicing that captures subtle playing nuances and works well with pedals.
• Gotoh® Magnum Lock w/H.A.P. machine heads – Renowned for stability, with adjustable string post height for perfect tension.
• Gotoh® T1702B tremolo – Brass saddles and block for enhanced resonance, 10.5mm spacing for effortless picking, and easy snap-in tremolo arm construction.
• dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch – Provides nine tonal variations, switching between humbucker and single coil modes, including a simulated humbucking sound.
• Luminlay side dots – Glow-in-the-dark position markers for easy navigation on dark stages.
• Hardshell case included – Premium protection for your instrument.

As part of the Prestige line, the AZ2204NW embodies Ibanez’s three guiding principles: Precision, Performance, and Playability. Combining cutting-edge manufacturing with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, this instrument is a true professional tool built to meet the demands of musicians worldwide.

Special Features

• Non-recessed bridge cavity – Direct bridge-to-body contact improves resonance and subtle tonal dynamics.
• 5 tremolo springs – Efficiently transfer string vibrations for better sustain and responsiveness.
• Compound radius fretboard (228mm–305mm) – Optimised for smooth chording and effortless lead work higher up the neck.
• Super All Access Neck Joint – Allows seamless access to higher frets with maximum comfort.
• Ergonomic rear body contour – Deep waist, sculpted edges, and forearm contour for natural playing comfort, whether standing or seated.

Why Choose the Ibanez AZ2204NW?

The Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige is a professional-grade guitar designed for players who demand tonal flexibility, world-class playability, and road-ready reliability. With its Seymour Duncan® pickups, advanced switching system, and Japanese craftsmanship, this guitar is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in your practice space.

Ibanez AZ2204NW

• Neck type: AZ Oval CS-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck
• Top/back/body: Alder body
• Fretboard: Rosewood fretboard Mother of Pearl dot inlay
• Fret: Jumbo Stainless Steel frets Prestige fret edge treatment
• Number of frets: 22
• Bridge: Gotoh® T1702B bridge
• String space: 10.5mm
• Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ (S) neck pickup Passive/Alnico
• Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ (S) middle pickup Passive/Alnico
• Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ (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 colour: Chrome

Neck Dimensions

Scale: 648mm/25.5" Width: 42mm at NUT Width: 56.4mm at 22F Thickness: 20.5mm at 1F Thickness: 22.5mm at 12F Radius: 228mm to 305mm Compund