Ibanez / AZ Series AZ2204N-AWD (Antique White Blonde) Ibanez AZ-N [S/N F2615354]

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★The "AZ-N"—born from the AZ series, the standard model for the new generation of guitarists, and designed with the concept of a "versatile clean tone"—is now in stock!!

~Features~
AZ-exclusive Oval C-shaped S-TECH WOOD roasted maple neck
The neck is crafted from maple wood treated with "S-TECH," a nitrogen-heating process. S-TECH-treated wood features dimensional stability, resistance to warping, water resistance, and resilience to temperature changes, and holds a patent in Japan.
The neck features a "Comfort Grip" design, with a smooth taper from the joint between the fingerboard and neck down to the fingerboard edge, and rounded fingerboard edges.
This shape is precisely and reliably reproduced through ball milling.
The neck width is set at 42mm at the nut and 56.4mm at the 12th fret. The shape is specifically designed to ensure a comfortable grip in the lower fret area and to facilitate classical-style playing—where the thumb rests on the back of the neck—in the higher fret area.
The finish features an oil finish that gives it the texture of a well-played guitar neck.

Super All Access Neck Joint
The "Super All Access" neck joint achieves superior playability by carving a 8mm step from the back of the body and finishing the joint with the neck in a spherical shape.
The cutaway on the bass string side is designed to be shallow, and by maximizing the contact area between the body and the neck, it achieves both excellent sustain and resonance while maintaining high playability.

Rosewood Compound Radius Fingerboard (228mmR at the nut to 305mmR at the fingerboard end)
Rosewood is used for its balanced sound character and warm tone.
Jumbo-sized stainless steel frets are used.
The compound radius fingerboard was adopted to accommodate both chord forms in the low positions and lead playing in the high frets.

Fortuna Pickup, co-developed with Seymour Duncan
Compared to the Hyperion—a pickup developed jointly with Seymour Duncan exclusively for AZ—the Fortuna, designed specifically for the AZ-N, was developed to deliver a cleaner tone that is even more natural and suitable for a wider range of genres, as well as to make it easier to express playing nuances.
This medium-output pickup was designed with compatibility in mind for the various pedal effects that players might use depending on the situation.

It features a "blender" function that allows you to adjust the mix ratio between the front and rear pickups by combining the position of the tone knob on the jack side with the 5-way pickup selector.
The AZ2203N is based on the traditional SSS configuration and 5-way switch, but it also features a "blender" function that allows you to create a rich variety of sounds by blending the tones of the neck and bridge pickups.
By combining the position of the tone knob on the jack side with the position of the 5-way pickup selector, you can adjust the blend between the neck and bridge pickups. This allows for easy operation even while playing, expanding your range of sound creation.

Gotoh T1502S tremolo bridge with steel saddles and inertia block, mounted in a non-recessed cavity
After testing and analyzing bridges made from various materials, we selected the T1502S tremolo bridge, which features steel saddles and an inertia block. This design delivers the crisp, clean sound characteristic of SSS-configuration guitars, along with the sparkling high-end of open strings.
The string spacing is designed with a narrow 10.5mm pitch, prioritizing ease of strumming across strings—a requirement for players who frequently use skipping or hybrid picking techniques.
It also features an arm socket compatible with the Ibanez Edge tremolo arm and the Ultra Light Tremolo Arm (carbon fiber/UTA20/sold separately).
The arm can be attached via a snap-in mechanism without the need to screw it in like conventional arms.
The tremolo arm’s tension can be easily adjusted by turning the torque cap at the arm mounting point.
Furthermore, it comes standard with a stud lock mechanism that contributes significantly to tuning stability and resonance by securely locking the arm in place with a set screw embedded in the stud.
The top of the body has no recess. Since the bridge plate contacts the guitar body directly, it features improved expressiveness in dynamic range and reproducibility of playing nuances, as well as excellent resonance.

5 tremolo springs with muting rubber
We have adopted a five-spring system to transmit string vibrations to the body even more effectively.
It is equipped with rubber spring mutes to suppress the "resonance" of the springs.

Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads with H.A.P. (Height Adjustable Post) function
We have adopted Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads, renowned for their tuning stability.
Equipped with the H.A.P. (Height Adjustable Post) mechanism, the post height can be adjusted to ensure proper tension for each string.

Luminlay Phosphorescent Side Dot Inlays
We have adopted 3.0mm-diameter phosphorescent dot inlays that boast high visibility, helping you navigate rapidly changing performance environments caused by stage lighting.
You’ll never lose sight of the notes you want to play, even on a dark stage.

Bone Nut
We have adopted an oil-impregnated cow bone nut.
This nut provides excellent glide, which greatly contributes to tuning stability, and delivers resonance reminiscent of vintage guitars.

◆ Instrument Specifications

・Serial Number: F2615354
・Weight: 3.4 kg