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The Ibanez AZ2204 Prestige in Ice Blue Metallic is a modern S-style workhorse built for serious players who demand precision, versatility and rock-solid reliability. With its roasted maple neck, Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups and premium Gotoh hardware, this Japanese-made AZ is equally at home covering glassy cleans, tight rhythm work and singing lead tones on stage or in the studio. Every detail of the AZ2204 has been carefully considered to feel familiar yet refined. The comfortable Oval C neck profile, stainless steel frets and contoured alder body make long sessions effortless, while the dyna-MIX9 switching system unlocks a huge palette of usable sounds from the HSS pickup layout. If you need one guitar that can confidently handle anything from pop and fusion to prog and high-gain rock, the AZ2204 is designed to do exactly that. Roasted Maple Neck and Fretboard The S-TECH roasted maple neck and fretboard provide a smooth, stable playing platform with a broken-in feel straight out of the case. The roasting process removes excess moisture for improved resistance to temperature and humidity changes, helping the neck stay true on the road. Combined with the AZ Oval C profile and Prestige fret edge treatment, you get a fast, comfortable neck that encourages clean technique and effortless bends. Seymour Duncan Hyperion Pickups with dyna-MIX9 A calibrated set of Alnico 5 Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups delivers clarity, balance and punch across all positions. The HSS configuration covers everything from articulate single-coil sparkle to full, focused humbucker drive. Paired with the dyna-MIX9 switching system and Alter switch, you can access nine distinct voices, including convincing coil-split and parallel-style tones, making it easy to move between genres without changing guitars. Gotoh Hardware and T1802 Bridge The Gotoh T1802 bridge and Magnum Lock machine heads with H.A.P. (Height Adjustable Post) provide exceptional tuning stability and precise feel. The bridge offers smooth, controlled vibrato action with accurate return to pitch, while the locking tuners make string changes quick and secure. Together they ensure your setup stays dialled in, even under heavy trem use and aggressive playing. Stage Ready Design and Premium Details From the luminous Luminlay side dots to the jumbo stainless steel frets, the AZ2204 is built with the active player in mind. Stainless frets offer a slick feel and exceptional longevity, ideal for guitarists who gig and record regularly. The Ice Blue Metallic finish over an alder body gives a classy, modern look that stands out under stage lights while remaining timeless and understated.Key Features S-TECH Roasted Maple Neck and Fretboard – The roasted maple construction improves stability and resonance, resisting warping and movement over time. The smooth satin feel and carefully sculpted AZ Oval C profile make fast runs, chords and bends feel natural and controlled. Seymour Duncan Hyperion HSS Set with dyna-MIX9 – Hyperion pickups provide clear, dynamic tones that stay tight under gain and sweet on clean settings. The dyna-MIX9 system and Alter switch unlock nine versatile pickup combinations, allowing you to cover single-coil chime, punchy mid-position sounds and powerful humbucker roar from one instrument. Gotoh T1802 Tremolo and Magnum Lock Tuners – The T1802 bridge offers a responsive feel for subtle vibrato or more expressive dives while maintaining tuning accuracy. Gotoh Magnum Lock tuners with H.A.P. keep the strings locked in place and allow you to fine-tune string height over the nut, improving feel and intonation across the fretboard. Prestige Build Quality with Stainless Steel Frets – Jumbo stainless steel frets provide a slick, durable playing surface that resists wear, ideal for heavy gigging and bending. The Prestige fret edge treatment ensures ultra-smooth fret ends, reducing fatigue and allowing you to play longer with greater comfort and confidence. SpecificationsBody Body Wood…