Carefully inspected and professionally set up by our guitar workshop, this instrument is a showroom model, never used, in like-new condition.

Original cardbox and accessories included.

IBANEZ AZ22S1F TXB Transparent Turquoise Burst

• Serial: 5N250700427
• Weight: 3.400 kg
• Electric Guitar – AZ shape, Fender Stratocaster style
• Body: Alder with flamed maple top
• Construction: Bolt-on neck with Super All Access Neck Joint
• Neck: Roasted Maple
• Neck profile: Comfortable AZ profile
• Fingerboard: Jatoba
• Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Frets: 22 jumbo stainless steel frets
• Nut width: 42 mm
• Scale length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Pickup configuration: HSS
• Bridge pickup: Ibanez Classic Custom Humbucker (Passive/Ceramic)
• Middle pickup: Ibanez Classic Custom Single-Coil (Passive/Alnico)
• Neck pickup: Ibanez Classic Custom Single-Coil (Passive/Alnico)
• Switching system: dyna-MIX9 with Alter Switch (9 variations)
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-way selector
• Bridge: Ibanez T106 Tremolo with 6 independent saddles
• Tuners: Ibanez Locking Tuners
• Pickguard: 3-ply Pearl White
• Hardware: Chrome
• Strings: 10–46
  

On the Strat-style guitar market, the situation is often the same: either you stick with traditional models that shine through their heritage but remain technically conservative, or you quickly move up to modern instruments whose prices soar. Between “decent but limited” vintage-style Strats and high-end superstrats that can sometimes be out of reach, there are few guitars capable of doing it all without real compromise. It is precisely in this space that the Ibanez AZ22S1F-TXB stands out, and it does so with remarkable confidence.

From the very first feel, it is clear that this AZ was not designed as a simple budget alternative, but as a fully realized modern guitar. The comfort is immediately striking. The roasted maple neck, stable, smooth, and fast, easily rivals instruments costing far more. The AZ neck profile is a perfect balance: slim enough for modern and technical playing, yet substantial enough to remain expressive for chords and bends. The jatoba fingerboard and jumbo stainless steel frets enhance the sense of precision and fluidity while ensuring durability rarely seen at this price point.

Plugged in, the guitar fully confirms its promise. The HSS configuration combined with the dyna-MIX9 system turns the AZ22S1F into a true tonal Swiss army knife. You get Strat-style clean tones that are open and dynamic, perfect for funk, blues, or pop, as well as highly convincing in-between positions full of nuance and snap. When engaging the bridge humbucker, the guitar effortlessly moves into rock and fusion territory, delivering balanced output and impressive clarity. This is not a guitar that merely “pretends to do everything”: every position is genuinely usable in professional contexts, both in the studio and on stage.

The T106 tremolo and locking tuners complete a particularly coherent package. Tuning stability remains solid, even with expressive tremolo use, and the instrument inspires confidence. It feels as though Ibanez has applied the philosophy of its Prestige series to this model, but made it accessible. The finishing work is clean, the guitar resonates well unplugged, and the ergonomics of the AZ body — with its sculpted heel — truly facilitate upper fret access, an area where many traditional Strats still fall short.

Where the Ibanez AZ22S1F-TXB becomes truly impressive is when you consider its price. At this level, it is rare to find a guitar offering such playing comfort, versatile electronics, modern components like stainless steel frets and locking tuners, and such an attractive finish with its flamed maple top. Many competing models require quick upgrades to reach this level of performance. Here, nothing feels missing.

In summary, the Ibanez AZ22S1F-TXB is not just an excellent guitar “for the money.” It is simply a very good guitar, period, capable of competing with far more expensive instruments. For players seeking the Strat spirit with a modern vision, without compromising on comfort, versatility, or reliability, its value for money is truly exceptional. A real success, and probably one of the best choices currently available in its category.