Carefully inspected and professionally set up by our guitar workshop, this instrument is a showroom model, never used, in like-new condition.

Original cardbox and accessories included.

IBANEZ AZ22S2-MGR Mint Green

• Serial: 5N260200447
• Weight: 3,540 kg
• Electric guitar, AZ shape, Fender Stratocaster-style
• Alder body
• Bolt-on roasted maple neck
• Jatoba fingerboard
• White dot inlays
• Neck profile: AZ
• Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm
• Neck thickness at 12th fret: 23 mm
• Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
• 22 Jumbo frets
• Nut width: 42 mm
• Plastic nut
• 1 Ibanez Classic Custom humbucker (bridge)
• 2 Ibanez Classic Custom single-coils (middle & neck)
• 1 volume control, 1 tone control
• 5-way selector switch
• dyna-MIX9 system with Alter switch
• T106 tremolo
• Locking tuners
• Chrome hardware

In today’s crowded market of modern Strat-style guitars, players often face the same dilemma: visually appealing entry-level models that lack versatility, or more ambitious instruments whose price quickly climbs once genuine playing comfort and quality electronics become priorities. Between these two extremes, few guitars manage to combine modern features, performance, and affordability without feeling compromised. This is precisely where the Ibanez AZ22S2 shines, and it does so with remarkable maturity.

From the very first moments in hand, the instrument inspires confidence. The roasted maple neck is immediately appealing: stable, comfortable, and finished with a lightly satin feel that encourages long playing sessions. The AZ neck profile, now a hallmark of the Ibanez lineup, strikes an especially successful balance here. It remains slim enough for technical passages, fast legato playing, and complex chord voicings, while retaining enough substance to provide excellent control during bends and left-hand vibrato. The jatoba fingerboard delivers a crisp, articulate attack, and the overall build quality feels serious and purposeful. This is clearly a guitar designed to be played, not merely admired.

The alder body provides a balanced tonal foundation, neither overly bright nor excessively dark, making it an excellent platform for the onboard electronics. Plugged in, the HSS pickup configuration reveals its full potential. The single-coils produce dynamic, well-defined clean tones that are perfect for funk rhythms, pop arpeggios, or shimmering slightly driven textures. The intermediate positions retain the snappy, articulate character expected from this style of instrument without becoming stereotypical or exaggerated.

The bridge humbucker adds a more muscular dimension, making it ideal for modern rock, lighter hard rock, and fusion. It maintains excellent note clarity even under gain, without masking the nuances of the player’s touch. Transitions between tonal territories feel natural, giving the AZ22S2 a genuine sonic coherence. This is not a guitar dedicated to a single genre—it adapts, supports, and responds accurately to changes in attack and dynamics.

The T106 tremolo and locking tuners further reinforce the instrument’s sense of reliability. Tuning stability remains impressive, even with expressive tremolo use. The entire hardware package feels solid and practical. The sculpted neck heel facilitates upper-fret access, making the highest frets genuinely usable—something not always found on more traditional designs. Here again, the modern Ibanez philosophy is evident: ergonomics, efficiency, and fluidity.

What is particularly striking, beyond the guitar’s individual qualities, is its overall coherence at this price point. The comfort of the roasted neck, the versatility of the HSS configuration, the locking tuners, the stable tremolo, and the carefully considered ergonomics come together in a package that is rarely this complete within its category. Many competitors would require immediate upgrades to achieve the same level of performance. Here, everything feels ready to go straight out of the box.

Ultimately, the Ibanez AZ22S2 stands out as a modern, versatile, and inspiring instrument capable of satisfying both demanding musicians and developing players seeking a guitar built to last. It perfectly represents this new generation of accessible instruments that no longer need to apologize when compared with models costing significantly more. An undeniable success, and an especially smart choice for anyone seeking versatility, comfort, and reliability without compromise.