Essential Information About the Ibanez AZ22S2 Guitar
- AZ Versatility: from warm blues to fast metal riffs, thanks to a design tailored for modern playing.
- Immediate Comfort: Roasted Maple neck with an oval profile and "Super All Access" joint for easy access to the highest frets.
- dyna-MIX9 Electronics: 9 tonal variations, from single coils to humbuckers, via the mini "Alter Switch" and 5-position selector.
- Exemplary Stability: locking tuners and T106 vibrato with 6 individual saddles for precise intonation.
AZ: Ibanez DNA Serving the Modern Stage
Designed to combine ergonomics, reliability, and an extensive tonal palette, the AZ series has won over guitarists seeking a "Swiss Army knife" guitar without compromise. The AZ22S2 follows this tradition with a well-balanced asymmetrical body and component choices focused on performance and long-term consistency.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for
intermediate to advanced musicians, the AZ22S2 easily covers
blues,
rock,
fusion, and
melodic metal. Its quick playability and precise response also make it an excellent studio companion for those demanding consistent and easily sculpted sounds.
Tone
The
alder body provides balanced mids and clear attack, supported by the rigidity of the
Roasted Maple neck which promotes sustain and tuning stability. The set of
Ibanez Classic Custom pickups combines two alnico single coils (neck/middle) for detailed cleans and a
ceramic humbucker at the bridge for drive and leads. Thanks to the
dyna-MIX9, you get nine combinations-including one position that simulates a humbucker from two single coils-to switch from crystalline arpeggios to dense rhythms without changing guitars. The
jumbo stainless steel frets ensure fast attack, stable intonation, and remarkable longevity, while the
T106 vibrato maintains tuning accuracy with smooth action.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of your AZ22S2 daily, prioritize universally compatible accessories for a 6-string electric guitar: a sturdy
strap with reinforced ends, a
clip-on tuner for discreet tuning on the headstock, a quality
6.35 mm jack cable to preserve signal clarity, and a stable
guitar stand to protect the instrument between sessions.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Shape: AZ double cutaway, asymmetrical ergonomics
- Wood: alder
- Top: -
- Binding: -
- Pickguard: -
Neck
- Type: Roasted Maple, oval "AZ" profile
- Fingerboard: jatoba
- Frets: 22 jumbo stainless steel frets
- Joint: Super All Access Neck Joint
- Inlays: -
Hardware
- Bridge: Ibanez T106 vibrato, 6 individual saddles (precise height/intonation adjustment)
- Tuners: locking (exemplary tuning stability)
- Nuts: headstock and bridge nuts not specified
- Hardware: -
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: HSS (Ibanez Classic Custom)
- Neck/Middle: alnico single coils (clear and articulate tone)
- Bridge: ceramic humbucker (power and dynamics)
- Selector: 5 positions + mini "Alter Switch" (dyna-MIX9 system, 9 combinations)
- Controls: not specified
Miscellaneous
- Category: electric guitar
- Finish: not specified
- Case/Gig Bag: not included
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