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.

The AZS2200F comes with a Roasted Maple neck & fretboard with Luminlay side dots, a Flamed Maple top on an Alder body and Gotoh Magnum Locking tuners. Furthermore, the guitar features Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini / Alnico II Pro Custom pickups, a dyna MIX5 switching system and a Gotoh T1802 tremolo, non-recessed bridge cavity. Specifications ColorSunset Burst BodyAlder Body topFlamed Maple Body finishGloss Polyester NeckS-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple Scale (mm)648 Neck typeAZ Oval C Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)20,5 Neck thickness (12th fret, mm)22,5 Neck finishOil Neck jointBolt-On NutBone Nut width (mm)42 End width (mm)56,4 FretboardS-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple Fretboard radius (mm)305 InlayBlack dot Side dot inlayLuminlay side dots Number of frets22 Fret typeJumbo Stainless Steel Fret edge treatmentPrestige fret edge treatment Neck pickupSeymour Duncan® Magic Touch-mini™ (H) Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan® Alnico II Pro™ Custom (S) Controls, pickup selector1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-way toggle switch Other switchesdyna-MIX5 switching system w/Alter Switch BridgeGotoh® T1802 String spacing (mm)10,5 Machine headsGotoh ® Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. Hardware colorChrome String gauges (from top to bottom).010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 Tuning (from top to bottom)1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E Made inJapan Case or bag includedHardshell case included Other item(s) includedTremolo arm, Multi tool