Ibanez / AZ Series AZ2204N-AWD (Antique White Blonde) Ibanez Electric Guitar [Made in Japan]

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★ The “AZ-N” was created with the concept of a “versatile clean tone”!
~Introduction~
At Ibanez, we believe that there is no single “right” sound for a guitar—what matters is the “sound you seek.”
We also believe that individual parts and designs are not independent of one another; rather, it is through their mutual synergy that the sound character is defined, ultimately allowing us to achieve the desired tone.
To realize the “sound” demanded by today’s players, the AZ series is infused throughout with the guitar-making DNA that Ibanez has accumulated over the years.
A fusion of modernity and experience—a new standard born of time and the era—that is the Ibanez AZ Series.

~Features~
An ergonomic body back contour
This original body shape is designed with a contemporary aesthetic in mind.
The slim body contour and generous elbow contour create a sense of unity between the player and the guitar, significantly contributing to improved playability.
Additionally, the deep body waist improves handling when cradling the guitar or on stage, delivering exceptional playability.
The radius of the edges differs between the front and back of the body, creating an ergonomic design that provides an immediate sense of fit the moment you pick up the guitar, whether sitting or standing.

AZ Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple 1-piece neck
The neck is crafted from maple wood that has undergone “S-TECH” treatment, a nitrogen-heating process.
S-TECH-treated wood is characterized by dimensional stability, resistance to warping, water resistance, and resilience to temperature changes, and the technology is patented in Japan.

Super All Access Neck Joint
The “Super All Access” neck joint achieves exceptional playability by featuring an 8mm stepped cutout from the back of the body and a spherical finish at the neck joint.
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 Fretboard with Stainless Steel Frets
For the first time, AZ has adopted rosewood, which is characterized by a warm tone and well-balanced sound character.
It is the ideal material for the AZ-N, which was developed with a focus on clean tones suitable for a wide range of musical genres.

Compound Radius (228 mm to 305 mm) Fretboard
The compound radius fretboard was adopted to accommodate both tight chord forms in the low positions and lead playing on the high frets.

Luminlay Side Dot Inlay
We’ve incorporated 3.0mm-diameter phosphorescent dot inlays that boast high visibility, helping you navigate rapidly changing performance environments caused by stage lighting and other factors.
You’ll never lose track of the notes you want to play, even on a dark stage.

Bone Nut
We’ve incorporated an oil-impregnated cow bone nut.
This nut provides excellent string action—which greatly contributes to tuning stability—and delivers resonance reminiscent of vintage guitars.

Seymour Duncan Fortuna pickups with dyna-MIX 9 switching system
Compared to the Hyperion—a pickup co-developed with Seymour Duncan exclusively for AZ—the Fortuna, designed specifically for the AZ-N, was developed to deliver an even more natural clean tone suitable for a wide range of genres, as well as greater ease in expressing playing nuances.
It is a medium-output pickup designed to work well with a variety of pedal effects that can be selected depending on the musical context.
In combination with the Alter Switch, it features the dyna-MIX 9 switching system, which creates nine different sound variations, including a mode that connects the two single-coil pickups in series.

Non-recessed bridge cavity
Unlike previous AZ models, the top of the body is non-recessed. Because the bridge plate makes direct contact with the guitar body, this design offers improved expressiveness in dynamic range, enhanced reproduction of playing nuances, and superior resonance.

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

Gotoh T1702B tremolo bridge
The AZ-N model is equipped with the T1702B tremolo bridge, which features brass saddles and an inertia block known for their warm, bright tone and excellent resonance.
The narrow-spacing design features a string spacing of 10.5 mm, designed to facilitate 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 tremolo arm can be snapped into place without having to screw it in like traditional arms.
The tremolo arm’s tension can be easily adjusted by rotating the torque cap at the arm mounting point.
In addition, it comes standard with a stud lock mechanism that uses a set screw embedded in the stud to secure the arm firmly, greatly contributing to tuning stability and resonance.

Gotoh Magnum Lock Machine Heads w/H.A.P.
We’ve adopted Gotoh’s Magnum Lock machine heads, which are renowned for their tuning stability.
Equipped with the H.A.P. (Height Adjustable Post) mechanism, the post height can be adjusted to achieve the proper tension for each string.

◆ Instrument Specifications

・Serial Number: F2627772
・Weight: 3.59 kg