Ibanez AZ2402-GRM

Ibanez AZ2402-GRM review

The Ibanez AZ2402-GRM is a Japanese-made Prestige Series electric guitar with an alder body, a roasted maple neck and fingerboard, and two Seymour Duncan Hyperion humbuckers. Its 24 jumbo frets, five-way switch, and Alter Switch give it a broader range of pickup combinations than a standard two-humbucker layout. The stated scale length is 648 mm, or 25.5 inches. This model has been available since June 2024 and is finished in Gray Metallic.

For players who find Ibanez's Wizard necks too thin, the AZ Oval C profile is a meaningful point of difference. One owner described the neck as comfortable and estimated it to be about twice as thick as a Wizard profile. That comparison is a personal impression, not a manufacturer measurement. The listed profile thickness is 20.5 mm at the first fret and 22.5 mm at the 12th fret.

Neck, fretwork, and playing feel

The neck and fingerboard use S-Tech Wood roasted maple, with black dot inlays and luminescent fret-edge markings. Ibanez also specifies Prestige fret-edge treatment. A player's account supports the practical value of that detailing: they described the fretwork as very good and the neck as smooth. They reported clear, resonant notes across the fingerboard with a relatively low setup, measuring 1.5 mm at the low E string and 1 mm at the high E string. Those measurements reflect one guitar's setup, not a guaranteed factory specification for every unit.

The fingerboard has a 305 mm radius, and the bone nut is 42 mm wide. The owner found the guitar light enough for comfortable standing use, although no instrument weight is provided in the specifications. The roasted maple also drew a favorable comment for its appearance and smell. That is a small but memorable detail from the hands-on feedback, rather than a performance claim.

Pickups and switching options

The AZ2402-GRM pairs one Hyperion humbucker at the bridge with a second at the neck. The controls are a master volume and tone, alongside a five-way switch and an Alter Switch that expands the available pickup combinations. An owner particularly liked the single-coil mode, describing its sound as warm, rich, and pleasant. The same player said the switching options helped the guitar cover tones associated with Telecaster and Stratocaster-style instruments, rather than focusing only on the high-output superstrat sound often associated with Ibanez.

That assessment is useful for players choosing a versatile stage or studio instrument, but it remains one person's tonal impression. The supplied information does not list the exact output or frequency response of the pickups, so the practical takeaway is the available range of switching choices, not a promise that the guitar will reproduce a particular instrument's sound.

Hardware and included case

A Gotoh T1802 tremolo is paired with chrome hardware and Gotoh Magnum Lock tuners with height-adjustable posts. The guitar uses D'Addario EXL110 strings in.010 to.046 gauge. A case is included, while a bag is not. The owner said their instrument arrived intonated and set up well, which made it playable straight out of the box.

There was also a specific quality-control concern in that account. The bridge pickup sat slightly unevenly toward the bridge, apparently requiring foam beneath it to hold it straight. The player suspected uneven force from the pickup springs and considered sending the guitar for adjustment. They also reported scratches on the rear cover for the tremolo springs and electronics, which they expected to have protective film. These are reports about one instrument, not proof of a recurring defect, but buyers should inspect pickup alignment and the rear covers on arrival.

Verdict

The Ibanez AZ2402-GRM combines a substantial but still comfortable oval C neck, detailed roasted maple construction, and flexible switching in a Prestige Series package. The owner feedback is strongest on the smooth fretwork, clear notes at low action, comfortable standing feel, and useful single-coil mode. The uneven bridge pickup and scratched rear cover are worth checking, particularly given the Prestige positioning. At the reported price of 1980, with no currency specified in the supplied information, the guitar was judged good value by its owner. For players seeking an Ibanez with a less slender neck and a wide tonal palette, the AZ2402-GRM merits a close look.