AZ2204 AZ Prestige

Made in Japan

Gotoh® T1802 tremolo bridge

The T1802 tremolo bridge features machined titanium saddles and a machined steel tremolo block for a quick response, thick lows and rich highs. The 10.5mm string spacing allows for easy picking across strings and its snap-in construction makes it easy to load a tremolo arm.

dyna-MIX 9 switching system w/Alter switch

dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations, and can easily switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just the mini switch. One mode is even able to simulate a humbucker sound from the combination of the 2 single coil pickups.

Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ Pickups

Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ Pickups feature a moderate output through Alnico-5 magnets to keep the clarity of the fundamental tone when using a distortion sound, and to deliver a clear pick attack. From treble to bass, the overall tonal balance is evenly adjusted., and works well with various effect pedals.

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.

S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboard w/Black dot inlay

S-TECH special roasted treatment provides a superior attack and 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.

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.

Ergonomic rear body 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.

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

GOTOH® MAGNUM LOCK® machine heads 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.

Luminlay side dots

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

Super All Access Neck Joint

The Super All Access Neck Joint increases playability and allows for easy access to the higher frets.

Neck Dimensions

Scale : 648mm//25.5"

Width at NUT (a): 42mm

Width at 22F (b): 56.4mm

Thickness at 1F (c): 20.5mm

Thickness at 12F (d): 22.5mm

Radius : 305mmR

Switching System

When the alter switch is in neck position, two hum tap mode is on.

When the alter switch is in bridge position, two hum tap mode is off. Two hum tap mode means the neck and middle pickups are wired in series and functioning as a humbucker. When two hum tap mode is off and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, neck pickup is selected.

When the switch is in between neck and center position, neck and center pickups are selected.

When the switch is in center position, center position is selected.

When the switch is in between center and bridge position, center pickup and neck side of the bridge pickup are selected.

When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected. When two hum tap mode is on and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck and center pickups are selected and they are in series.

When the switch is in between neck and center position the neck pickup and bridge side of the bridge pickup are selected.

When the switch is in center position, neck, center, and bridge pickups are selected; the neck and center pickups are in series mode.

When the switch is in between center and bridge position, the neck side of the bridge pickup is selected.

When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected.

Controls

With the guitar held in the playing position, there is one knob and one switch along the lower edge of the body.

Closest to the knee cutout is the five-way pickup selector switch.

Closest to the end of the body is the tone knob.

The volume knob is located right above the five-way pickup selector switch.

Between the volume and tone knobs is the alter switch.