Essential Information About the Ibanez AZ2204NW Guitar
- Extended versatility thanks to the dyna-MIX9 system with "Alter Switch" and Seymour Duncan "Fortuna" pickups in S?S?H configuration.
- Premium playing comfort: Oval C neck in S?TECH roasted maple, rosewood fingerboard with 9"?12" (228?305 mm) compound radius, and jumbo stainless steel frets.
- Exemplary tuning stability with Gotoh Magnum Lock H.A.P. tuners and Gotoh T1702B tremolo bridge (brass block and saddles).
- Enhanced resonance thanks to the non-recessed bridge cavity and 5 tremolo springs that efficiently transmit vibrations to the alder body.
An AZ "N" Between Tradition and Modernity
Heir to the AZ series designed to combine modern precision and "S-style" feel, the "N" version focuses on a more organic approach: non-recessed tremolo cavity for direct contact with the body, moderate voicing of pickups, and premium Gotoh components. The AZ2204NW thus stands as a Prestige model oriented towards expressiveness and stage reliability.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, it excels in pop, rock, funk, fusion, worship, and studio contexts. Its ergonomics (pronounced contours, "Super All Access" joint) and tuning stability make it ideal for demanding sets and modern techniques (legato, precise bends, controlled vibrato).
Sound
The alder body provides a natural balance and singing mids, while the rosewood fingerboard refines the attack and rounds off the highs. The Seymour Duncan "Fortuna" pickups deliver a moderate output, very dynamic, respecting nuances. Thanks to the dyna-MIX9, you can switch from simple single-coils to series modes simulating a humbucker from two singles, covering crystalline cleans, articulate crunches, and precise drives. The Gotoh T1702B bridge (brass saddles and block) and non-recessed cavity promote resonance and clear sustain, with a fast and musical tremolo response.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Delivered with a hard case, it perfectly accepts D?Addario EXL110 10?46 strings (factory setup) to maintain its feel and tonal balance. For lightweight transport, the Ibanez IGB724-BK gig bag is compatible with this format. Add a quality standard strap to secure playing on stage.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body: alder, ergonomic contours on back and forearm
- Bridge cavity: non-recessed (direct plate/wood contact)
- Bridge: Gotoh T1702B, brass block and saddles, string spacing 10.5 mm / 0.41"
- Tremolo springs: 5
- Hardware: chrome
Neck
- Profile: AZ Oval C, S-TECH WOOD roasted maple, oil finish
- Fingerboard: rosewood, pearloid inlays and Luminlay side dots
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Nut width: 1.69" / 43 mm
- Thickness: 0.71" / 18 mm at 1st fret; 0.79" / 20 mm at 12th fret
- Compound radius: 9" to 12" / 228 to 305 mm
- Frets: 22 jumbo stainless steel, "Prestige" edge treatment
- Nut material: bone
- Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock with H.A.P. (Height Adjustable Post)
- Neck joint: Super All Access
Electronics
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan "Fortuna" ? neck (S, passive/Alnico), middle (S, passive/Alnico), bridge (H, passive/Alnico)
- Selector: 5 positions + dyna-MIX9 system with "Alter Switch" (single/humbucker modes and series combinations)
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone
- Factory tuning: standard E (1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E)
Miscellaneous
- Strings: D?Addario EXL110, gauges .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
- Recommended compatible gig bag: IGB724-BK
- Hard case included