Ibanez AZ22S2 Mint Green

An AZ Designed for Modern Guitarists, at the Heart of the AZ Series

The Ibanez AZ series has established itself as an ultra-adaptable platform, capable of embracing warm blues licks as well as the most cutting metal riffs. The AZ22S2 continues this philosophy with refined ergonomics, a very player-oriented overall balance, and electronics designed to cover a wide range of tones without complicating the playing experience. In this approach, everything is focused on playability: fast neck, optimized access to the upper frets, and finely adjustable tremolo.

Who the Ibanez AZ22S2 Mint Green Is For

This 6-string electric guitar is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a versatile instrument, ready for both stage and studio. Its S-S-H pickup configuration and 9 wiring combinations make it an excellent choice for navigating between funk, pop, rock, blues, fusion, and modern metal. If you enjoy switching from a crystalline clean to tight saturation without changing guitars, the AZ22S2 is clearly in its element.

Tone and Electronics: The Alder + Classic Custom + dyna-MIX9 Duo

The alder body delivers a balanced response with bright highs, clean lows, and present mids, enhancing chord clarity and rhythmic precision. The Ibanez Classic Custom pickup trio combines two single coils in the neck and middle positions for defined, expressive clear tones, and a more powerful bridge humbucker for dense rhythms and leads that need to cut through the mix. The entire setup remains passive, offering immediate handling and natural pick dynamics.

The highlight is the dyna-MIX9 with Alter Switch: in addition to the 5-position selector, this mini-switch grants access to additional modes, including toggles between humbucker and single coil tones, and even a mode simulating a humbucker texture via a combination of two singles. The result: you can move from a snappy clean typical of intermediate positions to a thicker rock tone, then to modern saturation at the bridge, all controlled simply (1 volume, 1 tone).

Playability: Roasted Neck, Stainless Frets, and Full Access

The Roasted Maple neck is thermally treated for enhanced stability and better resistance to humidity and temperature changes. Paired with a satin finish, it offers a fast feel, ideal for chord transitions and soloing alike. The jatoba fingerboard reinforces the midrange with clear highs, and the 12" / 305 mm radius is an excellent compromise: comfortable for chords, yet flat enough for bends and fast runs.

The 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets provide a sharp attack, long durability, and very clean note-to-note articulation. Finally, the Super All Access Neck Joint assembly and sculpted heel facilitate access to the highest frets, which is invaluable when playing in the upper register.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The AZ22S2 comes with a tremolo arm and hex wrench. To stay within original specifications, a set of strings with gauges .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 is perfectly suited. For other accessories (gig bag, case, strap, strap locks), compatibility depends on exact dimensions and the chosen attachment system: it's best to verify before purchasing.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSH	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Green
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Type	solid body electric guitar	Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"
Finish	Gloss Polyurethane	Width at fingerboard end	56.4 mm
Total length	978 mm	Radius	12" / 305 mm
Body length	447.6 mm	Number of frets	22
Body width	305.9 mm	Fret type	Jumbo Stainless Steel
Body thickness	44 mm	Inlays	white dot
Neck type	AZ	Neck joint	Super All Access Neck Joint
Construction	bolt-on	Bridge	T106 tremolo
Neck wood	Roasted Maple	String spacing	10.5 mm
Neck finish	Satin Polyurethane	Tuners	locking machine heads
Thickness at 1st fret	20.5 mm	Nut	plastic
Thickness at 12th fret	22.5 mm	Hardware color	chrome
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm