Ibanez AZ2204 Prestige Grey Metallic

The Ibanez AZ2204 Grey Metallic is a premium Japanese built electric guitar designed for players who demand precision, versatility, and modern performance. Part of the acclaimed AZ Prestige series, this model blends classic tonewoods with cutting edge craftsmanship, delivering exceptional playability, tuning stability, and dynamic tonal range.

Built with meticulous attention to detail, the AZ2204 is equally at home in studio sessions, live performances, and professional touring environments.

Key Features

• Alder Body – Balanced, resonant tone with clear highs, focused mids, and tight low end
• AZ Oval C S-TECH Wood Roasted Maple Neck – Smooth, stable, and highly resistant to temperature and humidity changes
• Rosewood Fretboard – Warm articulation with excellent note definition
• Mother of Pearl Dot Inlays – Clean, classic visual appeal
• 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets – Enhanced durability, smooth bends, and long fret life
• Prestige Fret Edge Treatment – Ultra comfortable rolled fretboard edges for effortless playability
• Gotoh T1702B Tremolo Bridge – Superior tuning stability with precise intonation and smooth response
• Seymour Duncan Fortuna Pickups (HSS) – Versatile passive Alnico pickups offering clarity, punch, and dynamic range
• Bone Nut – Improved sustain and tuning accuracy
• Chrome Hardware – Sleek, professional aesthetic

Premium Japanese Craftsmanship

Made in Japan under Ibanez’s Prestige standards, the AZ2204 features exceptional build quality and consistency. The roasted maple neck enhances stability while adding a slightly richer tonal character. Combined with the alder body, this guitar delivers a balanced sonic foundation suitable for everything from clean funk tones to high gain lead work.

Versatile HSS Pickup Configuration

The trio of Seymour Duncan Fortuna passive Alnico pickups provides impressive tonal flexibility. The neck and middle single coils deliver sparkling cleans and articulate rhythm tones, while the bridge pickup offers powerful output and clarity for rock and fusion players. The dynamic response makes it ideal for modern players who rely on touch sensitivity and expressive playing.

Performance Ready Hardware

The Gotoh T1702B tremolo bridge features 10.5mm string spacing for comfortable picking feel and smooth vibrato action. Paired with a bone nut and D'Addario EXL110 strings (.010 to .046), the AZ2204 offers stable tuning and reliable performance straight from the factory.

Specifications

• Neck Type: AZ Oval C S-TECH Wood Roasted Maple
• Body: Alder
• Fretboard: Rosewood with Mother of Pearl dot inlays
• Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel with Prestige fret edge treatment
• Bridge: Gotoh T1702B
• String Spacing: 10.5mm
• Pickups: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (S) neck, middle, and bridge
• Factory Tuning: E A D G B E
• Strings: D'Addario EXL110
• String Gauge: .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046
• Nut: Bone
• Hardware: Chrome

The Ibanez AZ2204 Grey Metallic is an outstanding choice for professional guitarists seeking a modern electric guitar with premium components, refined ergonomics, and versatile tone shaping capability. Perfect for rock, fusion, blues, pop, and contemporary styles, this Prestige model delivers reliability and performance at the highest level.