Ibanez AZS2209 AZS Prestige Guitar, Roasted Maple Fretboard, Black - 185

Contact us and find out why you should buy your next guitar from Liberty Music! We fully inspect your instrument more than once, when received and when shipped. We also will SETUP your instrument at no additional charge prior to shipping your order. We buy, sell and trade with financing options with Klarna, Affirm and Synchrony available. We will also beat any competitor's price. Photos are of the actual guitar for sale that you will receive when purchasing this listing. We are an AUTHORIZED DEALER. This comes with a full manufacturers warranty and is inspected upon receipt from the supplier and again prior to shipping your order. Weight: 8.3 Lbs - PLAYER'S PERSPECTIVE The Ibanez AZ, specifically the Prestige line, has become one of Ibanez's most popular new additions in recent years, and it's easy to see why. Introduced in 2021, the AZS is an amazing take on the vintage "T"-style guitar with a modern twist compared to their more iconic RG and other shreddy offerings. This beautiful AZS2209 in black comes with a 12" radius for fast playability, which makes the familiar C profile neck shape feel on par with other "Classic" boutique offerings with its roasted maple neck back and stainless steel frets. The awesome Seymour Duncan pickup combination of the mini-humbucker neck and T-style Alnico II Pro bridge covers a lot of ground, as it's rooted in the already-versatile T-style pickup tone but adds extra warmth and thickness in both positions. The versatility of the dyna-MIX switching also allows the neck pickup to act as both a humbucker and a traditional single-coil based on your preference and the situation. Lastly, the classic T-style bridge imparts the signature snap and twang of this instrument. For a classy-looking, do-it-all workhorse axe equipped with several boutique-level features that takes the "T" platform to the next level at a surprisingly affordable price point for the build quality and feature set, check out the AZS2200 Prestige. Details Building off of the highly successful AZ series, the AZS takes some of the most popular elements of the AZ and combines them with a modernized take on a classic single-cut design. Fans of the original AZ will immediately appreciate the neck, which maintains the same oval c shape and 12 radius, delivering smooth ergonomic comfort and quick, agile playability. Consistency of tone is another critical aspect of the AZS. Within the series are tremolo and hardtail designs, but unlike other tremolo versions in this body style, both AZS models utilize a metal mounting plate for the bridge pickup preserving the quintessential clear, fat, and twangy tones for which this type of guitar is known. There are three principles behind the Ibanez Prestige line: Precision, Performance, and Playability. Prestige combines high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, in order to achieve true innovation in design and construction. The series incorporates ideas and suggestions from musicians from around the world as the cornerstones of the Prestige production process. Features Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neck: The S-TECH special roasted treatment increases the wood's stability, durability, water resistance and tolerance of temperature changes. The neck is sealed with an oil finish which helps make it feel similar to a well-played guitar neck. S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboard: The S-TECH special roasted treatment provides a superior attack, a well-balanced tone and a rich sustain. In order to achieve supreme neck grip comfort, the fretboard edge is finished with a smooth curve. Jumbo Stainless Steel frets with Prestige fret edge treatment: 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. The Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing. Ash body: The Ash body delivers a pleasant brightness and rich sustain.