Best Alder Body Ibanez Electric Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Alder body Ibanez electric guitars. This is a lightweight type of wood that was popularized by Fender. According to them, it's a wood that offers a balanced tone but that favors the upper midrange slightly.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Ibanez LM1

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Playability 73
Sound 82
Build quality 87
Value for money 71
Overall Score 81

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 LM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 LM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Ibanez LM1 Specifications
Ibanez LM1
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2022
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: LM
Colors: White
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1702B
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Abalone dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 9" to 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez LM1
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Ibanez TQMS1

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Playability 73
Sound 80
Build quality 88
Value for money 70
Overall Score 80

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 TQM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Maple(4mm) top
  • Alder body
  • 1pc Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2022 TQM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Maple(4mm) top
  • Alder body
  • 1pc Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Ibanez TQMS1 Specifications
Ibanez TQMS1
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2022
Configuration: SH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: TQM
Colors: Blue
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Maple(4mm)
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1802 Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: 1pc Roasted Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 9" to 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Custom (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Magic Touch-mini (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Pickup Mods: Parallel Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez TQMS1
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Parallel Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. Ibanez AZ24047 Prestige

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Playability 77
Sound 81
Build quality 84
Value for money 71
Overall Score 81
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  • From Ibanez's 2021 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 7 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Roasted Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1872S bridge
  • AZ7 Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2021 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 7 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Roasted Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1872S bridge
  • AZ7 Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
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Ibanez AZ24047 Prestige Specifications
Ibanez AZ24047 Prestige
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2021
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 7
Made in: Japan
Series: AZ
Colors: Black
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1872S
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
Fretboard: Roasted Maple
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Black Dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ7 Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Black Tusq XL
Nut Width: 47mm (1.85'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Series Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZ24047 Prestige
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Black Tusq XL Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Series Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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4. Ibanez AZ2402L Prestige

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Playability 77
Sound 81
Build quality 84
Value for money 71
Overall Score 81

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (5 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (6 votes)
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  • From Ibanez's 2020 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Roasted Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2020 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Roasted Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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Ibanez AZ2402L Prestige Specifications
Ibanez AZ2402L Prestige
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2020
Configuration: HH
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: AZ
Colors: Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1802 Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
Fretboard: Roasted Maple
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Black Dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Speed
Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZ2402L Prestige
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Tap Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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5. Ibanez AZ24027 Prestige

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Playability 77
Sound 81
Build quality 84
Value for money 71
Overall Score 81
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  • From Ibanez's 2021 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 7 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Roasted Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1872S bridge
  • AZ7 Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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  • 2 Prices - New from $2,199.98 >
  • From Ibanez's 2021 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 7 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Roasted Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1872S bridge
  • AZ7 Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Ibanez AZ24027 Prestige Specifications
Ibanez AZ24027 Prestige
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 7
Made in: Japan
Series: AZ
Colors: Sunburst
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1872S
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads
Fretboard: Roasted Maple
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Black Dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ7 Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Black Tusq XL
Nut Width: 47mm (1.85'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion 7 (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Speed
Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZ24027 Prestige
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Black Tusq XL Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Tap Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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6. Ibanez AZ2203N Prestige

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Playability 73
Sound 82
Build quality 85
Value for money 75
Overall Score 80

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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  • From Ibanez's 2023 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1502S bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2023 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 2 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1502S bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Ibanez AZ2203N Prestige Specifications
Ibanez AZ2203N Prestige
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2023
Configuration: SSS
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: AZ
Colors: Black, Blue
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1502S
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 9" to 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Coil Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 2
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZ2203N Prestige
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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7. Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige

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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 85
Value for money 75
Overall Score 80

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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  • 3 Prices - New from $1,759.99 >
  • From Ibanez's 2022 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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  • 3 Prices - New from $1,759.99 >
  • From Ibanez's 2022 AZ series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1702B bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige Specifications
Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2022
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: AZ
Colors: Green
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1702B
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 9" to 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Series Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez AZ2204NW Prestige
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Series Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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8. Ibanez TQM1

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Ibanez TQM1
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Playability 73
Sound 81
Build quality 85
Value for money 70
Overall Score 80

What our users think

  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
  • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
  • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (5 votes)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (6 votes)
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  • From Ibanez's 2018 TQM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Monkeypod top
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Roasted Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
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  • From Ibanez's 2018 TQM series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Monkeypod top
  • Alder body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Roasted Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
  • 5-way Switch
  • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
  • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
  • Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P. tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Ibanez TQM1 Specifications
Ibanez TQM1
General
Brand: Ibanez
Year: 2018
Configuration: HSS
Strings: 6
Made in: Japan
Series: TQM
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Top: Monkeypod
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Bridge: Gotoh T1802 Tremolo
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock machine heads w/H.A.P.
Fretboard: Roasted Maple
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Decoration: Abalone dot
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: AZ Oval C
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 5
Knobs: Bell
Pickup Mods: Series Split
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Chrome
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ibanez TQM1
  • Stainless Steel Frets
  • Locking Tuners
  • Made in Japan
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Series Split Pickups
  • Luminescent Inlay
  • Tremolo
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    9. Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige

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    Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige
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    Playability 77
    Sound 81
    Build quality 82
    Value for money 75
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (5 votes)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (6 votes)
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    • 3 Prices - New from $1,999.99 >
    • From Ibanez's 2018 AZ series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Roasted Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Magnum Lock tuners
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    • 3 Prices - New from $1,999.99 >
    • From Ibanez's 2018 AZ series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Roasted Maple fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1802 Tremolo bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Magnum Lock tuners
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    Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige Specifications
    Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige
    General
    Brand: Ibanez
    Year: 2018
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: AZ
    Colors: White, Sunburst, Black
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Gotoh T1802 Tremolo
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock
    Fretboard: Roasted Maple
    Neck Material: Roasted Maple
    Decoration: Black Dots
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: AZ Oval C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
    Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Hyperion (Humbucker / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Speed
    Pickup Mods: Coil Tap
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Coil Tap Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    10. Ibanez AZ2204N Prestige

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    Ibanez AZ2204N Prestige
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    Playability 73
    Sound 81
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 75
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: C (9 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (9 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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    • 3 Prices - New from $1,999.99 >
    • From Ibanez's 2021 AZ series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (S) (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (S) (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1702B bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Magnum Lock w/H.A.P. machine heads tuners
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    • 3 Prices - New from $1,999.99 >
    • From Ibanez's 2021 AZ series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 9" to 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Alder body
    • Roasted Maple neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker/Passive)
    • Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (S) (Single Coil/Passive)
    • Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (S) (Single Coil/Passive)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Bell knobs
    • 5-way Switch
    • Gotoh T1702B bridge
    • AZ Oval C Bolt-On neck
    • 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
    • Gotoh Magnum Lock w/H.A.P. machine heads tuners
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    Ibanez AZ2204N Prestige Specifications
    Ibanez AZ2204N Prestige
    General
    Brand: Ibanez
    Year: 2021
    Configuration: HSS
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Japan
    Series: AZ
    Colors: White, Black, Blue
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Alder
    Bridge: Gotoh T1702B
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
    Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock w/H.A.P. machine heads
    Fretboard: Rosewood
    Neck Material: Roasted Maple
    Decoration: Mother of Pearl dot
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: AZ Oval C
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.81'' (20.6mm) - 12th Fret: 0.89'' (22.6mm)
    Frets: 22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
    Fretboard Radius: 9" to 12"
    Nut: Bone
    Nut Width: 42mm (1.654'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (H) (Humbucker / Passive)
    Middle Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (S) (Single Coil / Passive)
    Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Fortuna (S) (Single Coil / Passive)
    Switch: 5
    Knobs: Bell
    Pickup Mods: Series Split
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Chrome
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez AZ2204N Prestige
    • Stainless Steel Frets
    • Locking Tuners
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Series Split Pickups
    • Luminescent Inlay
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Weight Relief
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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