Armed with a panoply of high-performance features and eye-catching appointments, the Standard AZ22S1F represents an accessible entryway into Ibanez’s ever-versatile AZ range of instruments. This high-octane 6-string begins with a lively alder body that brandishes a flamboyant flame maple top, and it also features deep dual cutaways for effortless upper-register leads and solos. On the opposite end, the AZ22S1F wears a sleek and stable roasted maple neck and a 305mm-radius jatoba fingerboard, capped with hard-wearing stainless-steel frets. Under the hood, you get a fiery HSS trio of Ibanez Classic Custom pickups, a 5-way switch, and Ibanez’s dyna-MIX9 system with an alter switch — a comprehensive sonic setup that tackles everything from modern metal to classic rock to retro blues without batting an eye. You also get a premium hardware setup of locking Ibanez tuning machines and a dynamic Ibanez T106 tremolo. In every regard, the Ibanez AZ22S1F is poised to please modern guitarists of all styles and backgrounds with its potent blend of tonal flexibility and signature Ibanez performance.

Roasted maple neck offers stability and durability

The AZ22S1F boasts a roasted maple neck, which increases its stability, durability, water resistance, and tolerance to temperature changes. And it’s supremely comfortable — its fingerboard edge was finished with a smooth curve that extends through the border between the fingerboard and the neck to the fingerboard itself. Beyond that, this guitar’s AZ oval C-shape neck fills your hand nicely at the lower frets while providing a more modern feel when playing up high.

Explore a vast sonic world with high-powered electronics

When constructing the AZ22S1F, Ibanez opted to arm this axe with two incredible single-coil pickups and a humbucker in the bridge. This configuration delivers the trademark crispness and chime of vintage single coils along with the gut-punching power of a humbucker, with a traditional 5-way blade for switching between each pickup. Not only can you channel the sound of one of rock music's most beloved axes, but the AZ22S1F comes stock with Ibanez's dyna-MIX9 switching system onboard. With this high-powered switching system, up to nine different sound variations are at your disposal with the flick of a mini switch, a fantastic option for budding guitarists looking to find their sound as well as seasoned performers seeking to expand their tonal palette.

Heavy-duty hardware

From multi-set gigs to extensive studio sessions, the Ibanez AZ22S1F’s top-class hardware complement has you covered with supreme stability. First up, the AZ22S1F’s T106 tremolo unit is equally at home covering deep dives and subtle vibrato. At the same time, a set of Ibanez locking tuning machines keep your strings pinned down tight to ensure superb tuning stability. Best of all, the Ibanez AZ22S1F’s jatoba fingerboard comes studded with stainless steel frets, a truly top-of-the-line upgrade that dramatically reduces fret wear from heavy use.

What Ibanez Says...

Taking adaptability to new extremes, the AZ series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks, to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. Carrying this ethos forward, the AZ line embodies time-tested Ibanez innovation and player-focused features like a smooth, oval neck grip, a well-balanced asymmetrical body shape, and the neck heel allowing for unrivaled playability.

AZ Standard

Ibanez builds guitars for players of all levels—from beginners to the most demanding masters of the instrument. Regardless of price, Ibanez always strives to offer the absolute best sound, style, and playability in its class. The Standard series incorporates all the staples the Ibanez brand is famous for, such as fast necks, floating trems, and high-octane distortion in a package that is available and accessible to most players.

Roasted Maple Neck

The Roasted Maple neck is heat-treated to increase stability, durability, moisture resistance and tolerance of temperature changes.

Jatoba fretboard

Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.

Oval C Roasted Maple neck

Heat-treatment increases the wood's stability, durability, water resistance and tolerance of temperature changes.

Jumbo Stainless Steel frets

Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response and effortless articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.

Locking machine heads

Locking machine heads ensure accurate and stable tuning.

Flamed Maple top / Alder body

The Flamed Maple top displays a beautiful wood grain. The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain.

Ibanez Modern Custom pickups

Ibanez Classic Custom pickups offer a versatile tonal palette, combining the warm, clear sound of alnico neck and middle single-coil pickups with the powerful, dynamic output of a ceramic bridge humbucker. This unique blend delivers precise articulation and expressive tone.

T106 tremolo

The T106 tremolo bridge with 6 independent saddles makes precise height and intonation adjustment of each string easy.

dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch

The dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. One mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups.

Super All Access Neck Joint

The Super All Access Neck Joint increases playability and allows for easy access to the higher frets.