Ibanez AZ22S2BK AZ Standard 6str Electric Guitar, Black

Taking adaptability to new extremes, the AZ series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks, to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. Carrying this ethos forward, the AZ line embodies time-tested Ibanez innovation and player-focused features like a smooth, oval neck grip, a well-balanced asymmetrical body shape, and the neck heel allowing for unrivaled playability. Ibanez builds guitars for players of all levels—from beginners to the most demanding masters of the instrument. Regardless of price, Ibanez always strives to offer the absolute best sound, style, and playability in its class. The Standard series incorporates all the staples the Ibanez brand is famous for, such as fast necks, floating trems, and high-octane distortion in a package that is available and accessible to most players. CASE/GIG BAG: Not Included. Features Roasted Maple neck The Roasted Maple neck is heat-treated to increase stability, durability, moisture resistance and tolerance of temperature changes. Jatoba fretboard Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.\ Jumbo Stainless Steel frets Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response and effortless articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes. Locking machine heads Locking machine heads ensure accurate and stable tuning. Alder body The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain. Ibanez Classic Custom pickups Ibanez Classic Custom pickups offer a versatile tonal palette, combining the warm, clear sound of alnico neck and middle single-coil pickups with the powerful, dynamic output of a ceramic bridge humbucker. This unique blend delivers precise articulation and expressive tone. T106 tremolo The T106 tremolo bridge with 6 independent saddles makes precise height and intonation adjustment of each string easy. dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch The dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. One mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups. Super All Access Neck Joint The Super All Access Neck Joint increases playability and allows for easy access to the higher frets. Specs Neck Type: AZ Roasted Maple neck Body: Alder body Fretboard: Jatoba fretboard with White dot inlay Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets Hardware Color: Chrome Bridge: T106 bridge (10.5mm string space) Neck Pickup: Ibanez Classic Custom (S) neck pickup (Passive/Alnico) Middle Pickup: Ibanez Classic Custom (S) middle pickup (Passive/Alnico) Bridge Pickup: Ibanez Classic Custom (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Ceramic) Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E String Gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 Neck Dimensions Scale: 648mm / 25.5" Width at Nut: 42mm Width at 22nd Fret: 56.4mm Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5mm Thickness at 12th Fret: 22.5mm Radius: 305mmR