The Essentials to Know About the Ibanez AZS2209 Guitar
- Combination of Seymour Duncan pickups "Magic Touch-mini" (neck) and "Alnico II Pro Custom" (bridge) to blend modern clarity with traditional twang.
- dyna-MIX5 selector with Alter Switch: 5 positions + additional modes for sound palettes ranging from bright clean to edgy crunch.
- Gotoh F1803 bridge with titanium "In-Tune" saddles: enhanced sustain, precise intonation, and 10.5 mm string spacing.
- AZ Oval C neck in S-TECH roasted maple + S-TECH fingerboard: fast attack, increased stability, and premium comfort.
AZS: The "T" Spirit Reinvented by Ibanez
The AZS series takes the vocabulary of single-cut guitars with steel pickup plates and combines it with AZ ergonomics. The curved control plate facilitates access to controls, while the Super All Access neck joint smooths access to the upper frets. The AZS2209 positions itself as a versatile and premium model, designed to deliver the iconic "twang" without sacrificing modern comfort.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a responsive and precise electric guitar. Perfect for studio and stage use in modern country, funky slap, pop-rock, punchy blues, and indie. The AZ Oval C neck and jumbo stainless steel frets offer easy control of vibrato, bends, and playing both in rhythm and lead.
The Sound
The ash body delivers a clear attack, airy highs, and firm lows. The neck pickup "Magic Touch-mini" (mini-humbucker) provides articulated clarity with more body than a single coil, while the single "Alnico II Pro Custom" at the bridge focuses the twang and a nice midrange bite. The steel pickup plate accentuates the typical brightness and grain. The dyna-MIX5 system, combined with the Alter Switch, multiplies parallel/split wiring options for hum-cancelling or crystalline textures depending on the song. The Gotoh F1803 bridge and its titanium "In-Tune" saddles stabilize attack and sustain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
D?Addario EXL110 10?46 string set (original gauge) to maintain tension and tonal balance. Ibanez IGB724-BK gig bag (compatible) for quick transport, complementing the included hard case. A flat capo suited for electric guitars with a 12" radius will ensure consistent tuning across the neck. Add a quality strap with standard locks to secure the instrument on stage.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body: ash
- Bridge: Gotoh F1803 (fixed) with titanium "In-Tune" saddles co-designed by Gotoh/Ibanez, 10.5 mm string spacing
- AZS-specific steel pickup plate (twang character)
- Curved AZS control plate
- Hardware color: chrome
Neck
- Neck type: AZ Oval C / S-TECH WOOD roasted maple
- Fingerboard: S-TECH WOOD roasted maple, abalone dot inlays, Luminlay side markers
- Frets: 22 jumbo stainless steel, Prestige fret edge treatment
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm / 1.65"
- Width at 22nd fret: 56.4 mm / 2.22"
- Thickness at 1st fret: 20.5 mm / 0.81"
- Thickness at 12th fret: 22.5 mm / 0.89"
- Radius: 12" / 305 mm
- Nut material: bone (oil-impregnated)
- Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock with H.A.P. (Height Adjustable Post)
- Neck joint: Super All Access
Electronics
- Configuration: H?S
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan "Magic Touch-mini" (passive, Alnico)
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan "Alnico II Pro Custom" (single coil, passive, Alnico)
- System: dyna-MIX5 with Alter Switch ("Two Hum Tap" mode)
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-position selector + Alter Switch
- Factory tuning: Standard E (1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E)
- Strings: D?Addario EXL110, gauges .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Miscellaneous
- Titanium "In-Tune" bridge saddles for precise intonation
- Hard case included
- Recommended compatible gig bag: IGB724-BK