Description
The Ibanez AZ224F-BIG combines decades of Ibanez expertise with modern playability and superior tone. Designed for professional and passionate guitarists, this model features an ergonomic body, premium S-TECH roasted maple neck and fretboard, and Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ pickups to deliver rich, clear, and balanced sound across all styles.
Main Features
S-TECH Roasted Maple Neck and Fretboard
Special roasted treatment enhances wood stability, durability, water resistance, and tolerance to temperature changes. The oil finish on the neck offers a smooth, well-played feel with comfortable rounded fretboard edges for supreme grip.Super All Access Neck Joint
An innovative 8mm concave curve design maximises the joint area for increased sustain, resonance, and effortless upper fret access.Luminescent Side Dot Inlays
Glowing position markers on the fretboard side ensure clear visibility during dim stage lighting.Gotoh® Magnum Lock Machine Heads with Height Adjustable Posts
These locking tuners provide exceptional tuning stability and allow precise string tension adjustment.Oil-impregnated Bone Nut & Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets
Bone nut ensures consistent tuning and warm resonance. The wide, tall stainless steel frets resist corrosion, offering fast response, clear articulation, and smooth playability.Ergonomic Body Contours
The shallow body back contour and forearm bevel give a natural fit, with a deep waist and varied edge radii for comfort in both sitting and standing positions.Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ Pickups
Balanced output and Alnico-5 magnets offer clear pick attacks and retain fundamental tone clarity even with distortion and effects.dyna-MIX 9 Switching System with Alter Switch
Provides nine versatile tonal options, including humbucker and single coil modes, plus a unique humbucker simulation using two single coils.Ibanez T1802 Synchronized Tremolo Bridge by Gotoh®
Features machined titanium saddles and steel tremolo block for responsive playing with rich lows and sparkling highs. The 10.5mm string spacing aids smooth picking, and the snap-in tremolo arm ensures easy setup.
Specifications
- Neck type: AZ Oval C S-TECH Roasted Maple
- Body: Alder
- Fretboard: S-TECH Roasted Maple with black dot inlays
- Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Bridge: Gotoh® T1802 tremolo
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ neck and bridge (Passive/Alnico)
- Nut: Oil-impregnated Bone
- Hardware: Chrome
Case: Hardshell case included
Scale length: 648mm / 25.5 inch
- Nut width: 42mm
- Width at 22nd fret: 57mm
- Neck thickness: 20.5mm at 1st fret, 22.5mm at 12th fret
- Fingerboard radius: 305mm
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What does S-TECH roasted wood mean?
S-TECH roasting is a special heat treatment applied to maple wood that improves its stability, durability, resistance to moisture and temperature changes, and enhances tonal qualities by increasing sustain and balanced tone.
➤ How does the dyna-MIX 9 system work?
This switching system offers nine different pickup configurations, including both humbucker and single coil modes, plus a unique mode that simulates a humbucker using two single coils, providing a wide variety of tones suitable for many styles.
➤ Is the guitar suitable for stage performances in low light?
Yes, it features luminescent side dot inlays that glow in darker environments, allowing easy fretboard position recognition on stage.
➤ What tuning stability features does this guitar have?
It includes Gotoh® Magnum Lock machine heads with height adjustable posts for precise string tension and locking mechanisms that keep the guitar in tune even during intense playing sessions.
➤ Does the guitar come with a case?
Yes, the Ibanez AZ224F-BIG is delivered with a protective hardshell case for safe transport and storage.
Delivery
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Ibanez Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
