Ibanez AZ24047-BK — AZ Prestige Series Electric Guitar with Case

The Ibanez AZ24047-BK advances the AZ Prestige Series by marrying a robust fixed-bridge platform with premium materials and refined Japanese build techniques. Equipped with the high-mass Gotoh T1702S hardtail bridge for stellar sustain, an S-TECH WOOD roasted maple neck and fretboard, a lightweight chambered North American alder body, versatile Seymour Duncan Hyperion S/S/H pickups with coil-splitting, Gotoh MG-T locking tuners, and a sleek Matte Black Satin finish, it arrives in a custom-fitted deluxe molded hardshell case. This comprehensive 2,000-word exploration details every facet—from construction processes and tonewood selection to electronics, hardware, ergonomic design, finish application, sustainability measures, maintenance recommendations, and the storied Prestige lineage—culminating in a clear white-and-gray specification table.

1 | Fixed-Bridge Advantages

Adopting the Gotoh T1702S fixed bridge eliminates tremolo complexity while delivering maximum sustain, tuning stability, and direct vibration transfer. The high-mass steel design anchors strings solidly, enriching low-end presence and lengthening decay. Individual saddles offer precise action and intonation adjustments, allowing players to tailor string height and feel. This hardware choice underscores a focus on tonal clarity and reliability, ideal for recording and live applications.

2 | Prestige Craftsmanship at Fujigen

The AZ24047-BK is crafted at Ibanez’s famed Fujigen factory in Japan, where the Prestige badge signifies rigorous multi-stage quality control. Premium SL-Grade alder bodies and roasted maple neck blanks undergo CNC routing to exact specifications, then are refined by experienced luthiers who level frets, file fret ends, and adjust neck relief. Conductive shielding is applied to electronic cavities to suppress interference, and UV-cured satin finishes are measured for uniform thickness. Each guitar receives a final play-through setup to ensure consistent action, intonation, and resonance, reflecting decades of Japanese guitar-making excellence.

3 | Body Construction — Chambered Alder Resonance

Select North American alder provides a balanced tonal spectrum—warm lows, focused mids, and clear highs. Ibanez’s Core Chamber routs strategically remove non-critical wood to reduce weight by approximately 10%, enhancing acoustic resonance and shoulder comfort. The chambered design enriches harmonic complexity unplugged and translates into fuller amplified tone without compromising solid-body stability or feedback resistance. Ergonomic contours, including chest bevel, forearm cut, and belly carve, ensure player comfort through extended sessions.

4 | Neck Innovation — S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple

The S-TECH WOOD roasting process thermally stabilizes maple by expelling moisture and relieving internal stresses, resulting in a neck that resists seasonal warping and offers pronounced sustain. The roasted maple neck and fretboard develop a smooth, broken-in feel from day one, accented by a subtle amber hue. The comfortable Oval “C” profile measures 0.83" at the nut and 0.93" at the 12th fret, striking an ideal balance between chordal comfort and fretboard agility.

5 | Fretboard & Frets — Precision Playability

A 10"–14" compound-radius roasted maple fretboard caters to both open-chord comfort and bend-friendly soloing. Ibanez fits 22 jumbo stainless-steel frets for durability, bright tonal response, and long-term stability. Each fret end is meticulously hand-filed and polished for smooth transitions, reducing finger fatigue. Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots guide hand movement under stage lighting.

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