Ibanez AZ2402-TFF — AZ Prestige Series Electric Guitar with Case

The Ibanez AZ2402-TFF elevates modern electric guitar performance with the innovative QuickSwitch design and premium appointments. It features a recessed toggle for snag-free pickup selection, an S-TECH WOOD roasted maple neck and fretboard, a chambered North American alder body, Seymour Duncan Hyperion S/S/H pickups with coil-splitting, Gotoh MG-T locking tuners, a T1802 tremolo bridge, and a striking Transparent Flat finish. Included is a deluxe molded hardshell case. This comprehensive 2,000-word overview covers materials, construction, electronics, ergonomics, finish processes, sustainability initiatives, care recommendations, and the Prestige heritage—culminating in a clear white-and-gray specification table.

1 | QuickSwitch Innovation

The AZ2402-TFF’s QuickSwitch is a low-profile, recessed toggle that eliminates snag risks and provides secure, tactile pickup selection. Ergonomically positioned within thumb reach, it ensures seamless changes mid-performance. The flush-mount design preserves the guitar’s sleek aesthetic and enhances long-term reliability on stage or under studio lights.

2 | Prestige Craftsmanship & Japanese Heritage

Built at Ibanez’s Fujigen factory, the AZ2402-TFF undergoes a meticulous multi-stage process that blends CNC precision with expert hand-finishing. SL-Grade alder bodies and premium maple neck blanks are machined to tight tolerances, then refined by veteran luthiers who level frets, file fret ends, adjust neck relief, and inspect finishes. Each instrument is playtested and fine-tuned for consistent action, intonation, and resonance, ensuring every Prestige model exceeds professional standards.

3 | Body Architecture — Chambered North American Alder

The body is crafted from North American alder selected for its balanced tonal character—warm lows, singing mids, and clear highs. Ibanez’s Core Chamber routs remove 10% of non-structural wood, reducing weight while enhancing acoustic resonance. These internal chambers allow the top wood to vibrate freely, delivering organic unplugged warmth and richer amplified harmonics without sacrificing solid-body sustain and feedback resistance.

4 | Neck Construction — S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple

The S-TECH WOOD process thermally treats the maple neck and fretboard under controlled heat and humidity, expelling moisture and relieving internal stresses. The result is a rock-steady neck that resists seasonal warp and offers enhanced sustain. The roasted maple develops a satin-smooth handfeel and a subtle amber hue. The comfortable Oval "C" profile measures 0.83" at the nut and 0.93" at the 12th fret, optimized for both rhythm comfort and lead agility.

5 | Fretboard & Frets — Compound Radius & Stainless Steel

A 10"–14" compound-radius fretboard accommodates open chords at the nut and fast bends higher up. Ibanez installs 22 jumbo stainless-steel frets, prized for durability and bright attack. Fret ends are hand-filed and polished to eliminate sharp edges, ensuring smooth navigation and reduced fingertip fatigue. Luminlay side-dot markers provide glow-in-the-dark guidance under low light.

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