{"product_id":"ibanez-prestige-az2402tff","title":"Ibanez Prestige AZ2402 Electric Guitar - Tri Burst Fade Flat","description":"\u003c!-- Claude Fable 5 - 26.0828 --\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eIbanez Prestige AZ2402 — A Japanese-Made Super Strat Built for Players Who Want Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"xg-line\"\u003eThe AZ2402 is Ibanez's answer to the boutique super Strat market — a Japanese Prestige-line instrument designed from the ground up around comfort, tonal versatility, and long-term playability rather than any single genre. Its spec sheet reads like a checklist assembled by a working player who has owned too many guitars that were great at one thing but compromised everywhere else: roasted maple neck and fretboard, stainless steel frets, a bone nut, Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups, a Gotoh tremolo with titanium saddles, and locking tuners. The Tri Burst Fade Flat finish adds a satin feel that avoids the sticky resistance some lacquer finishes develop with heat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe Roasted Maple Neck and Why It Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"xg-line\"\u003eIbanez's S-Tech wood roasting process subjects the maple to a nitrogen-heating treatment that drives out residual moisture, increasing the wood's stability, water resistance, and tolerance to temperature and humidity swings. A roasted neck is measurably more stable than an unroasted one across seasonal changes — important for any guitar you plan to keep for years and play in a range of environments. The neck is then finished with a thin oil rather than a thick lacquer coat, which produces a broken-in, smooth feel from the very first session rather than the slick plasticky sensation of a fresh high-gloss neck. The AZ Oval C profile fills the hand comfortably in the lower positions while transitioning to a more modern, flatter feel as you move up the neck.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eSeymour Duncan Hyperion Pickups and the dyna-MIX10 Switching System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"xg-line\"\u003eThe Hyperion humbuckers were developed specifically for the AZ series in collaboration between Ibanez and Seymour Duncan. They are passive pickups wound to a moderate output with Alnico V magnets — a combination that preserves pick attack, note clarity, and harmonic content under distortion, rather than compressing and darkening the way high-output pickups tend to do at gain. They are genuinely balanced-sounding across all six strings, which is rarer than it sounds in a standard humbucker. The dyna-MIX10 system routes those two pickups through a five-way blade switch and a mini toggle to produce ten distinct switching positions — both humbuckers full, series and parallel combinations, coil-split voicings, and out-of-phase configurations. This gives the guitar a tonal range that no standard three-way or five-way switch can match.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eGotoh T1802 Tremolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"xg-line\"\u003eThe T1802 was developed jointly by Ibanez and Gotoh and addresses the two most common frustrations with floating tremolos: tuning instability and feel. Titanium saddles and a solid steel tremolo block improve resonance and articulation compared to cast zinc equivalents. The two-point floating design moves smoothly in both directions with no side-to-side play. Stud lock screws lock the stud bolts in place once intonation is set, which eliminates a common source of tuning drift. The snap-and-hold arm socket makes arm loading and removal effortless, and the arm torque adjuster lets you dial in exactly how much resistance you want without tools. Gotoh HAP-M locking tuners at the headstock complete the tuning stability picture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eMade in Japan — Prestige Build Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"xg-line\"\u003eThe Prestige designation means this guitar was built in Ibanez's Japanese factory, where tolerances, fret work, and finishing are held to a higher standard than the Indonesian-built Standard and Premium lines. The 24 stainless steel jumbo frets are level, polished, and finished with Ibanez's Prestige fret edge treatment — rounded and smooth rather than sharp at the edges. Stainless steel frets outlast nickel silver by a substantial margin and stay slick for bends and vibrato throughout their lifespan. The bone nut is another detail that separates the Prestige from lower tiers: it transfers string vibration more efficiently than synthetic alternatives and slots more precisely, which contributes to both intonation and open-string sustain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 620px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eIbanez Prestige\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eStrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eAlder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e1-piece S-Tech Roasted Maple, AZ Oval C profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eFretboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eS-Tech Roasted Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eFrets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e24, Stainless Steel Jumbo, Prestige fret edge treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e648mm (25.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eNut Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eNut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eBone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003ePickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eSeymour Duncan Hyperion Humbuckers (HH), passive, Alnico V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eSwitching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003edyna-MIX10 — 5-way blade + mini toggle (10 combinations)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eGotoh T1802 — titanium saddles, steel block, 2-point floating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eTuners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eGotoh HAP-M Locking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eInlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eLuminescent side dots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eTri Burst Fade Flat (satin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #666;\"\u003eCase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eProfessional Setup and Inspection by XGuitars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"xg-line\"\u003eEvery guitar sold through XGuitars receives a hands-on professional setup and thorough inspection. Owner Geoff Ferdón personally inspects and sets up each instrument, checking action height, intonation, neck relief, fret ends, tuning stability, electronics, and finish quality. All instruments are stored in a climate-controlled environment at proper humidity and temperature. We offer a zero-cost warranty — we cover all shipping costs for warranty claims within the continental U.S.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"xg-line\"\u003eQuestions about this guitar or need help choosing between models? Call us at 828-417-9515 or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@xguitars.com\"\u003esales@xguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43556998086721,"sku":"IBPAZ2402-Prestige AZ2402","price":2199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/8939\/1937\/files\/Ibanez-AZ2402TFF_be56856d-1c45-4145-af78-0b1e9b323cf3.png?v=1787929697","url":"https:\/\/www.xguitars.com\/products\/ibanez-prestige-az2402tff","provider":"XGuitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}