Discerning players searching for the perfect SSS solidbody electric guitar will find all they're looking for — and more — in the Ibanez Prestige AZ2203N. Its Seymour Duncan Fortuna single-coil pickups tackle clean chords and bluesy licks with equal aplomb, while its blender knob adds the perfect amount of the designated pickup at each position. It looks great as well, boasting a balanced-sounding alder body accented by gleaming chrome hardware. Enjoy unprecedented comfort and stability, thanks to an ergonomic rear body contour, S-Tech roasted maple neck, and a slick-playing compound-radius rosewood fingerboard. Bend, twist, and dive-bomb with perfect intonation thanks to the AZ2203N's Gotoh T1502S tremolo. Gotoh Magnum Lock tuners, an oil-impregnated bone nut, and Luminlay side dots put the perfect finishing touches on the AZ2203N.

S-Tech wood-roasted maple neck offers stability and durability

The AZ2203N's roasted maple neck was subjected to Ibanez's S-Tech nitrogen-heating treatment, which increases its stability, durability, water resistance, and tolerance to temperature changes. The neck is then sealed with oil, resulting in a well-played feel. And it's supremely comfortable — its fingerboard edge was finished with a smooth curve that extends through the border between the fingerboard and the neck to the fingerboard itself. Beyond that, this guitar's oil-finished AZ oval "C"-shaped neck fills your hand nicely at the lower frets, while providing a more modern feel when you're playing up high. You also get an oil-impregnated bone nut for maximum resonance and superior tuning stability.

Seymour Duncan Fortuna pickups yield monster single-coil tones

The Ibanez AZ2203N's Seymour Duncan Fortuna pickups are among the most balanced we've heard here at Music Experience. Laid out in an SSS configuration, these moderate-output pickups deliver a natural, clean voicing with the utmost in dynamics and clarity. Beyond that, you get a blender knob that enables you to add the perfect amount of the designated pickup at each position to match the tone you're hearing in your head.

Gotoh T1502S tremolo provides excellent tuning stability

Developed in collaboration with Gotoh, the AZ2203N's T1502S boasts steel saddles and a steel tremolo block for snappy response and incredible articulation. The T1502S allows for effortless string skipping and hybrid picking thanks to narrow string spacing. Loading the guitar's tremolo arm is a breeze by virtue of the T1502S's snap-and-hold socket, and its arm torque adjuster allows for fine adjustments without any tools. The T1502S's stud lock screws lock the stud bolts in place, enhancing the instrument's resonance and providing excellent tuning stability. Beyond that, the T1502S's 2-point floating tremolo system achieves an astoundingly smooth tremolo motion in either direction.

What Ibanez Says...

Even though Ibanez is thought of as a modern guitar brand, we have decades of accumulated knowledge and a history of pushing the boundaries. The AZ series carries with it all of the hallmarks of these tried and tested Ibanez qualities: the smooth oval neck grip, the well balanced asymmetrical body shape, and the neck heel allowing unrivaled playability.

Rosewood fretboard

Rosewood provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.

Compound Radius Fretboard (228mm to 305mm)

Offering the best of both worlds, the digitized compound radius fretboard of the AZ-N is built to enhance both smooth chording and lead work in the upper register.

Super All Access Neck Joint

The Super All Access Neck Joint offers superior playability with its 8mm concave curve from the body top to the spherical surface of the joint area. By maximizing the joint area between the body and the neck, sustain and resonance are increased as well.

Luminlay side dot inlay

The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

Gotoh® Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.(Height Adjustable Post)

The AZ comes with GOTOH® MAGNUM LOCK® machine heads, which have an established reputation for tuning stability. Its H. A. P® (Height Adjustable Post). system allows for the adjustment of string posts for the appropriate tension of each string.

Oil-impregnated Bone nut/Stainless Steel Frets

The Oil-impregnated bone nut provides superior tuning stability and warm rich resonance. Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.

An ergonomic body back contour

A shallow body back contour and a big forearm contour make the guitar body fit the player naturally, thus increasing playing comfort. The AZ body has a deep waist and different radii on each body edge curve, making it easier to play in both standing or sitting positions.

Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ S-S-S pickups

Seymour Duncan® Fortuna™ S-S-S pickups feature a moderate output and natural clean voicing which accurately reflect subtle playing nuances. From treble to bass, the overall tonal balance is evenly adjusted and works well with various effect pedals.

Blender

With the simple turn of the blend knob, you can incorporate just the right amount of each pickup in a given position to achieve your desired sound.

Non-recessed bridge cavity

While the AZ series features a recessed bridge cavity for fluid and dynamic tremolo action, this model has non-recessed bridge cavity. The direct contact between bridge plate and the guitar body provides better resonance and helps facilitate subtle nuances in playing dynamics.

Gotoh® T1502S tremolo bridge

The T1502S tremolo bridge features steel saddles and a steel tremolo block for a quick response and improved articulation. The 10.5mm string spacing allows for easy picking across strings and its snap-in construction makes it easy to load a tremolo arm.