Ibanez Prestige AZ24047-BK (Black)

Ibanez Prestige AZ Model

The AZ series, a new generation of 7-string guitars, is the standard model for the next generation of guitarists.


◆Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
Designed for ease of string changes, it features Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads, renowned for their tuning stability.
The design allows you to easily lock the strings through the post holes by turning a dial with your finger.

◆Gotoh T1872S tremolo bridge
It features the T1872S tremolo bridge, a newly adapted version of the T1802 tremolo bridge, which was created in collaboration with Ibanez and Gotoh specifically for the AZ series, and is designed for 7-string guitars.
The string spacing is a narrow 10.5mm, just like the 6-string model, providing the ease of picking across strings that players who frequently use skipping and hybrid picking demand.
Featuring a hard, machined titanium saddle and machined steel inertia block, this guitar achieves both excellent attack and a solid, fat sound, resulting in extended high frequencies.
Furthermore, it features an arm socket that allows the use of Ibanez Edge tremolo arms and ultra-light tremolo arms (carbon fiber/UTA20/sold separately). Unlike conventional arms that require twisting, the arm can be attached with a snap-in mechanism. The torque of the tremolo arm can be easily adjusted by rotating the torque cap on the arm mounting part. In addition, it comes standard with a stud lock mechanism that firmly secures the studs with set screws embedded in them, greatly contributing to tuning stability and resonance. It employs a two-point floating support system that allows for smooth arming and arm-up, and four tremolo springs are used to achieve an appropriate tension.

◆dyna-MIX 9 switching system w/Alter switch
With a single flick of a mini-switch, you can freely switch between humbucker and single-coil modes, ensuring a wide variety of sounds. This switching system is ideal for modern guitar players who need to perform multiple roles with limited equipment.
○Alter switch
SSH model… The neck and center single-coil pickups are wired in series to simulate the sound of a 22-fret neck humbucker.

◆Seymour Duncan Hyperion Pickups
We obtained dozens of different pickups and measured the frequency characteristics of all of them. From these, we determined the specifications and sound image of the pickup that we thought was best suited for the AZ, and created this AZ-exclusive pickup in collaboration with Seymour Duncan, a pickup brand with a long history and a reputation for continuing to innovate. This custom pickup has a slightly reduced output to retain some of the original clean tone even when distorted, and focuses on picking responsiveness and accuracy.
We prioritized overall balance, from the treble to the bass, and even the tone of each string from the 1st to the 6th, while also striving for excellent effect response. All magnets used are Alnico-5.

◆S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple Fretboard
With the goal of ensuring that the strings don't get muffled even with wide-ranging bends, and that chord work doesn't cause stress on the fingers or hands, we incorporated several challenges, including the combination with the neck, into several prototypes and arrived at this 305mmR fingerboard after much trial and error.

◆AZ Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck
The fretboard and neck are made of maple wood treated with S-Tech technology. S-Tech treatment is a nitrogen heat treatment technology for wood developed in Miyagi Prefecture, and this is the world's first use of it for guitar materials.
Estec Wood possesses characteristics such as shape stability, resistance to warping, water resistance, and resistance to temperature changes, and these characteristics have earned it a patent in Japan.
After numerous prototypes and tests, we concluded that a neck thickness of 20.5 x 22.5 mm (at 1st fret x 12th fret) is optimal. Furthermore, we've adopted an oil finish that mimics the texture of a well-played guitar neck.

◆An ergonomic body back contour
This is an original body shape designed with a contemporary aesthetic in mind.
The thin body contour and large elbow contour create a sense of unity between the player and the guitar, greatly contributing to improved playability. The deeper waist of the body also improves handling when held and on stage, resulting in superior playability. The different radius of the corners on the front and back of the body create an ergonomic design that feels comfortable the moment you pick up the guitar, whether sitting or standing.

◆Luminlay side dot inlay
These 3.0mm diameter phosphorescent dot position markers offer high visibility, adapting to the rapidly changing performance environment due to lighting and other factors. You'll never lose sight of the notes you want to play, even on a dark stage.

◆Super All Access Neck Joint
The Super All Access neck joint features a stepped carving on the back of the body with an 8mm height difference, and the neck joint is finished with a spherical surface to achieve superior playability.
The cutaway on the bass string side is designed to be shallower, maximizing the contact area between the body and neck. This achieves both high playability and excellent sustain and resonance.


*The image is a sample. Due to the nature of the product, the wood grain and color will vary from one item to another.

SPECS
neck type AZ7 Oval CS-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck
top/back/body Alder body
fretboard S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboardBlack dot inlay
fret Jumbo Stainless Steel fretsPrestige fret edge treatment
Number of frets: 24
Gotoh T1872S bridge
String spacing 10.5mm
neck pickup Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (S) neck pickup (Passive/Alnico)
middle pickup Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (S) middle pickup (Passive/Alnico)
bridge pickup Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Alnico)
factory tuning 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E, 7B
D'Addario EXL110-7 strings
string gauge .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059
nut Graph Tech BLACK TUSQ XL nut
Hardware color: Chrome

NECK DIMENSIONS
Scale 648mm/25.5
Width 47mm at NUT
Width 66mm at 24F
Thickness 20.5mm at 1F
Thickness 22.5mm at 12F
Radius 305mmR

Hardshell case included