Ibanez AZ2204B-BK Prestige AZ Electric Guitar in Black

The Ibanez AZ2204B-BK is a Japanese-built Prestige AZ that blends boutique feel with rock-solid reliability. With its S-TECH roasted Maple neck, versatile Seymour Duncan Hyperion HSS pickups and ultra-stable Gotoh hardware, this sleek black workhorse is designed to cover everything from glassy cleans and fusion leads to modern rock rhythms with effortless playability.

Every detail has been carefully considered to give you a professional instrument that feels broken-in from day one. The comfortable neck carve, stainless steel frets and dyna-MIX9 switching system make this an inspiring, highly adaptable guitar that will slot into any session, stage or studio setup.

Prestige Japanese Craftsmanship

Built in Japan as part of the Prestige series, the AZ2204B-BK benefits from Ibanez’s highest levels of quality control and finishing. The neck joint, fretwork and hardware installation are all executed with exceptional precision, giving you a guitar that feels tight, responsive and dependable under the fingers. This attention to detail translates into better tuning stability, a more resonant acoustic tone and a playing experience that stays consistent night after night.

S-TECH Roasted Maple Neck and Fretboard

The S-TECH roasted Maple neck and fretboard are heat-treated to enhance stability and resistance to changes in temperature and humidity. This process also brings out a slightly richer, more focused tonal character, helping notes ring with clarity across the entire 648 mm scale length. Combined with a smooth satin-style feel and a comfortable modern profile, the neck invites fast runs, wide bends and extended sessions without fatigue.

Seymour Duncan Hyperion HSS Pickups with dyna-MIX9

A calibrated set of Seymour Duncan Hyperion single coils in the neck and middle positions, paired with a Hyperion humbucker at the bridge, delivers a wide palette of usable tones. The dyna-MIX9 switching system unlocks nine distinct sounds, from classic single-coil sparkle to punchy humbucker drive and convincing coil-split textures. This makes it easy to move between genres and roles, whether you are handling rhythm duties, lead lines or ambient soundscapes, all from one guitar.

Gotoh T1802 Tremolo and Magnum Lock Hardware

The Gotoh T1802 bridge provides a smooth, controllable tremolo feel with excellent tuning stability, ideal for subtle vibrato or more expressive pitch work. Paired with Gotoh Magnum Lock tuners and a bone nut, the hardware helps keep the strings firmly in tune while maximising sustain and resonance. The result is a responsive instrument that encourages creative use of the trem without constant retuning.

• Prestige Japanese Construction - Made in Japan as part of the Prestige series, the AZ2204B-BK offers meticulous build quality and consistency. This gives you a dependable instrument that feels refined straight out of the case, ideal for professional use on stage and in the studio.
• S-TECH Roasted Maple Neck and Fretboard - The roasted Maple neck and fretboard are engineered for stability and a smooth playing feel. They resist warping and seasonal movement, so your setup stays dialled in for longer and the guitar remains comfortable and predictable wherever you play.
• Seymour Duncan Hyperion HSS with dyna-MIX9 - The Hyperion HSS set, combined with dyna-MIX9 switching, gives you nine versatile tones from one guitar. You can move seamlessly from bright, articulate cleans to thicker, more powerful rock voices, reducing the need to swap instruments mid-set.
• Gotoh T1802 Tremolo and Magnum Lock Tuners - High-quality Gotoh hardware delivers smooth tremolo action and reliable tuning stability. This lets you use the vibrato arm confidently for expressive playing, while the locking tuners and bone nut help keep your intonation solid throughout long performances.

Body

• Body Wood: Alder
• Colour: Black
• Body Type: Solidbody
• Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Length: 978 mm
• Width: 309 mm
• Depth: 44 mm
• Net Weight: 3.3 kg

Neck

• Neck Wood: S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple
• Fretboard: S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple
• Scale Length: 648 mm
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Type: Stainless Steel Jumbo with Prestige Edge Treatment
• Inlays: Black dot
• Nut: Bone
• Number of Strings: 6

Hardware

• Bridge: Gotoh T1802 tremolo
• Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock
• Hardware Colour: Chrome

Electronics

• Configuration: HSS
• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Single Coil)
• Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Single Coil)
• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker)
• Electronics Type: Passive
• Switching: dyna-MIX9 system

Included Accessories

• Case: Hardshell case included
• Packaged Weight: 10.2 kg