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An Endless Supply of Tones





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Versatile doesn't even begin to describe the Ibanez AZ2204B’s capabilities. Its Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups preserve your clarity when you crank up the gain, while its dyna-MIX9 switching system provides nine different pickup combinations for an endless supply of tones. It looks great too, boasting a balanced-sounding alder body framed punctuated by white single-coil pick up covers and an all-chrome humbucker. The AZ2204B’s S-Tech roasted maple neck and fingerboard supply you with unprecedented comfort and stability. Bend, twist, and dive-bomb with perfect intonation thanks to the AZ2204’s Gotoh T1802 tremolo. Gotoh locking tuners round out the AZ2204B’s top-shelf feature set.





S-Tech wood-roasted maple neck offers stability and durability





The AZ2204B’s roasted maple neck was subjected to Ibanez’s S-Tech wood nitrogen-heating treatment, which increases its stability, durability, water resistance, and tolerance to temperature changes. The neck is then sealed with oil, resulting in a well-played feel. And it’s supremely comfortable ? its fingerboard edge was finished with a smooth curve that extends through the border between the fingerboard and the neck to the fingerboard itself. Beyond that, this guitar’s AZ oval C-shaped neck fills your hand nicely at the lower frets, while providing a more modern feel when you’re playing up high.





Serial 210002F2418322


Serial 210002F2418322


Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups yield an endless array of tones





The Ibanez AZ2204B’s Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups are among the most balanced-sounding we’ve heard here at Sweetwater. Laid out in an HSS configuration, these pickups yield a moderate output and sport Alnico V magnets, which preserve the clarity of your fundamental tone in high-gain situations. You’ll also benefit from a dynamic and clear pick attack. Beyond that, Ibanez’s dyna-MIX9 switching system provides nine different pickup combinations via a mini toggle and 5-way blade switch. Whatever tone you’re hearing in your head, the AZ2204B can achieve it.





Gotoh T1802 tremolo provides excellent tuning stability





Developed in collaboration with Gotoh, the AZ2204B’s T1802 bridge features machined titanium saddles and a solid steel tremolo block, ensuring quick response and amazing articulation. String skipping and hybrid picking is effortless thanks to narrow string spacing. Loading the guitar’s tremolo arm is a breeze, by virtue of the T1802’s snap-and-hold socket, and its arm torque adjuster allows for fine adjustments without any tools. The T1802’s stud lock screws lock the stud bolts in place, enhancing the instrument’s resonance and providing excellent tuning stability. Beyond that, the T1802’s 2-point floating tremolo system achieves an astoundingly smooth tremolo motion in either direction.





Serial 210002F2418322


The AZ2204B's dyna-MIX 9 switching system provides 9 different pickup combinations.


Ibanez AZ2204B Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Balanced-sounding alder body


Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups in an HSS configuration preserve your clarity in high-gain situations


dyna-MIX9 switching system provides 9 different pickup combinations


S-Tech roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer stability and durability


22 stainless steel frets for extra durability


AZ oval “C” neck profile fills your hand nicely down low while providing a more modern feel up high


Luminescent side dots give you a great point of reference on dark stages


Gotoh T1802 tremolo provides excellent tuning stability