{"product_id":"852741","title":"Ibanez Prestige AZ2204AG-TFB (Tri-Fade Burst)","description":"AZ - Pushing the boundaries \/ Ash bodied AZ Model\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ash wood body, recessed tremolo, SSH pickup layout model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 【AZ2204AG】\u003cbr\u003e This 2026 model features an ash wood body with ample low-frequency and high-frequency characteristics, excellent sustain, and is equipped with Seymour Duncan pickups specially developed for the AZ model, mounted on the pickguard in an SSH configuration.\u003cbr\u003e This Prestige model is the first to feature gold-colored parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◆AZ Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple 1pc neck\u003cbr\u003e This original neck shape was created by measuring and analyzing dozens of guitar neck grips, both from our own company and other manufacturers.\u003cbr\u003e This comfort grip features a smooth, rounded shape from the joint between the fretboard and neck down to the fretboard edge.\u003cbr\u003e The shape is accurately and reliably reproduced using ball milling.\u003cbr\u003e The shape is designed with particular consideration for ease of gripping in the lower fret area and for classical style playability in the higher fret area, where the thumb is placed on the back of the neck.\u003cbr\u003e It uses maple wood treated with ESTEC, a nitrogen heat treatment technology.\u003cbr\u003e Wood treated with ESTEC technology possesses characteristics such as dimensional stability, resistance to warping, water resistance, and resistance to temperature changes, and this technology is patented in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, the finish uses an oil finish that gives it the texture of a well-played guitar neck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◆S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboard with Stainless Frets\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◆Luminlay side dot inlay\u003cbr\u003e It features highly visible 3.0mm diameter phosphorescent dot position markers that can adapt to the rapidly changing performance environment due to lighting and other factors.\u003cbr\u003e Even on a dark stage, you won't lose sight of the sound you want to play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◆An ergonomic body back contour\u003cbr\u003e This is an original body shape designed with a contemporary aesthetic in mind.\u003cbr\u003e The thin body contour and large elbow contour create a sense of unity between the player and the guitar, greatly contributing to improved playability. Furthermore, the deeper waist of the body makes it easier to hold and handle on stage, resulting in superior playability.\u003cbr\u003e The body features different corner radii on the front and back surfaces, resulting in an ergonomic design that provides a comfortable fit the moment you pick up the guitar, whether sitting or standing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◆Super All Access Neck Joint\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◆The spring-muting rubber\u003cbr\u003e This is a rubber spring mute installed to suppress the spring resonance\/vibration that often occurs on tremolo bridge-type guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◆Bone nut\u003cbr\u003e It uses oil-impregnated cow bone nuts.\u003cbr\u003e The smooth nut design significantly contributes to tuning stability, while also achieving a resonance similar to that of vintage guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◆Gotoh T1802 tremolo bridge\u003cbr\u003e The GOTOH 510 bridge, widely regarded by many players and guitar brands as the definitive tremolo bridge, has been reborn through a collaboration between Ibanez and GOTOH.\u003cbr\u003e Featuring a hard, machined titanium saddle and machined steel inertia block, this guitar achieves both excellent attack and a solid, fat sound, while also boasting extended high frequencies.\u003cbr\u003e The string spacing is a narrow 10.5mm, designed to make it easier to pick across strings, a feature demanded by players who frequently use string skipping and hybrid picking.\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, it features an arm socket that allows the use of the Ibanez Edge tremolo arm and the Ultra Light Tremolo Arm (carbon fiber\/UTA20\/sold separately).\u003cbr\u003e Unlike conventional arms that require twisting, this design allows for snap-in attachment of the arm.\u003cbr\u003e The torque of the tremolo arm can be easily adjusted by rotating the torque cap on the arm mounting section.\u003cbr\u003e In addition, it comes standard with a stud lock mechanism that firmly secures the studs with grub screws embedded in them, greatly contributing to tuning stability and resonance.\u003cbr\u003e It employs a two-point floating support system that allows for smooth arming and arm-up movements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◆Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w\/HAP\u003cbr\u003e It features Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads, which are renowned for their tuning stability.\u003cbr\u003e It features a HAP (Height Adjustable Post) mechanism, allowing you to adjust the post height and obtain the appropriate tension for each string.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ◆Seymour Duncan Hyperion Pickups\u003cbr\u003e We obtained dozens of different pickups and measured the frequency characteristics of all of them.\u003cbr\u003e From among those options, we determined the optimal pickup specifications and sound image for the AZ, and created this AZ-exclusive pickup in collaboration with Seymour Duncan, a pickup brand with a long history and a commitment to continuing innovative endeavors.\u003cbr\u003e This custom pickup is designed to retain some of the original clean tone even when distorted, with a slightly reduced output and a focus on picking responsiveness and accuracy.\u003cbr\u003e We prioritized the 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.\u003cbr\u003e All magnets used are Alnico-5.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *The image is a sample. Due to the nature of the product, the wood grain and color will vary from one item to another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferent\u003cbr\u003e Neck type AZ Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck\u003cbr\u003e Body Ash Body\u003cbr\u003e Fretboard S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboard w\/Black dot inlay \u0026amp; Luminlay side dot\u003cbr\u003e Fret Jumbo Stainless Steel frets w\/Prestige fret edge treatment\u003cbr\u003e Nut Bone\u003cbr\u003e Machine head Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w\/HAP\u003cbr\u003e Bridge Gotoh T1802 tremolo bridge\u003cbr\u003e Neck pickup Seymour Duncan Hyperion (S) neck pickup\u003cbr\u003e Middle pickup Seymour Duncan Hyperion (S) middle pickup\u003cbr\u003e Bridge pickup Seymour Duncan Hyperion (H) bridge pickup\u003cbr\u003e Controls, PU selector 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way lever switch\u003cbr\u003e Other Switches dyna-MIX9 switching system w\/Alter Switch\u003cbr\u003e Hardware color: Gold\u003cbr\u003e String gauge .010\/.013\/.017\/.026\/.036\/.046 (D'Addario EXL110)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Neck Dimensions\u003cbr\u003e Scale 648mm\/25.5\u003cbr\u003e Width at Nut: 42mm\u003cbr\u003e Width at Last Fret: 56.4mm\u003cbr\u003e Thickness at 1st 20.5mm\u003cbr\u003e Thickness at 12th inch, 22.5mm\u003cbr\u003e Radius 305mmR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hard case included","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44319690915953,"sku":"852741","price":2012.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/852741_01.jpg?v=1787641769","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/zh-hant\/products\/852741","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}