Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Ibanez put their flagship AZ concept into a budget instrument without sacrificing playability and they do it in Mint Green!
Get it here at Thomann, Sweetwater or Andertons - elkqr.link/AZStandard
I put the proprietary Ibanez Classic Custom pickups (ceramic bridge, alnico single coils) through the dyna-MIX9 switching system. Utilizing the onboard alter switch, this guitar delivers highly versatile routing, specifically mimicking dual-humbucker and classic 335 profiles while maintaining dynamic response. I run it through a TS-10, an Iron Horse distortion, and a Mesa Boogie to test its high-gain handling.
Ibanez AZ-22S2 (Mint Green)
Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-10
Walrus Audio Iron Horse
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
Boss Katana Artist GEN 3
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00:00 - Unboxing the Ibanez AZ-22S2 MGR
02:21 - Clean Tone Test & Initial Impressions
03:54 - Hardware Specs: Roasted Maple & Stainless Steel
05:13 - Pickups & T-106 Bridge Analysis
06:08 - Output Jack Engineering
07:11 - The Alter Switch: Humbucker & 335 Tones
08:58 - Tremolo Arm Flaws & Plumber's Tape Fix
09:33 - Overdrive Test (TS-10)
11:22 - Distortion Test (Iron Horse & Mesa Boogie)
13:16 - Structural Flaws: Pickguard & Neck Pocket Finish
15:12 - Internal Cavity & Dampened Springs
17:31 - Exact Weight Measurement (3.55kg / 7.8lbs)
18:44 - DC Resistance Pickup Readings
20:02 - Final Verdict & Required Mods
#TheGuitarGeek #IbanezAZ #AZStandard #GuitarReview #BudgetGuitar #IbanezGuitars #AndyFerris
Ibanez put their flagship AZ concept into a budget instrument without sacrificing playability and they do it in Mint Green!
Get it here at Thomann, Sweetwater or Andertons - elkqr.link/AZStandard
I put the proprietary Ibanez Classic Custom pickups (ceramic bridge, alnico single coils) through the dyna-MIX9 switching system. Utilizing the onboard alter switch, this guitar delivers highly versatile routing, specifically mimicking dual-humbucker and classic 335 profiles while maintaining dynamic response. I run it through a TS-10, an Iron Horse distortion, and a Mesa Boogie to test its high-gain handling.
Ibanez AZ-22S2 (Mint Green)
Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-10
Walrus Audio Iron Horse
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head
Boss Katana Artist GEN 3
โบ๐ค Patreon Link - patreon.com/AndyGuitarGeek
โบ๐ค Subscribe for more updates by clicking here - elkqr.link/jdkhn
โบ๐ค Join youtube.com/channel/UCI5i6aBbINMIEkYW3b6olHg/join
โบ๐ค Buy something on Reverb - reverb.partnerlinks.io/TheGuitarGeek
00:00 - Unboxing the Ibanez AZ-22S2 MGR
02:21 - Clean Tone Test & Initial Impressions
03:54 - Hardware Specs: Roasted Maple & Stainless Steel
05:13 - Pickups & T-106 Bridge Analysis
06:08 - Output Jack Engineering
07:11 - The Alter Switch: Humbucker & 335 Tones
08:58 - Tremolo Arm Flaws & Plumber's Tape Fix
09:33 - Overdrive Test (TS-10)
11:22 - Distortion Test (Iron Horse & Mesa Boogie)
13:16 - Structural Flaws: Pickguard & Neck Pocket Finish
15:12 - Internal Cavity & Dampened Springs
17:31 - Exact Weight Measurement (3.55kg / 7.8lbs)
18:44 - DC Resistance Pickup Readings
20:02 - Final Verdict & Required Mods
#TheGuitarGeek #IbanezAZ #AZStandard #GuitarReview #BudgetGuitar #IbanezGuitars #AndyFerris
