Since I'm a relatively new subscriber, just going through you're older videos. I must say, your phrasing is exquisite and so tasty. I can really hear all the chord changes in your solos with your note selection. I can tell I'm going to be "borrowing" a lot of your excellent licks. Thanks so much for you videos. 👍👍👍
Hey Leonard. I just bought that same Ibanez AZ2204N in the same color but I live in Lisbon which is western Europe on the same latitude as New York City, so I'm pretty far away from the easternmost part of the US. I have 2 other AZ guitars and although I have Strats, Teles and Les Pauls which I love the AZ that you're holding looks great and is possibly the most versatile guitar I've ever tried. Keep on rockin'. Mike.
Thanks Mike. I’m envious. I haven’t been to Lisbon but when I was touring I played several cities in Europe and wished I could have stayed! And yes. Super versatile guitars suitable for a lot of styles. Take care and keep checking out the channel. 😊
Wow Grif, that is a really Great sounding guitar! And in the hands of a true world class player, you’re right, it sounds awesome! Thanks for that tune full of tones!💥💥🤙
Thank you my friend. Yeah, this is a tough one to let go. I can’t keep them all but if I’m very lucky something else will sell first and I can talk myself into keeping the AZ. It really is a fine guitar.
No lie. I am doing some research on if I want an AZ and filtered this month and you were at top of list. Right into playing clean. Fantastic tone. Not my bag/style but yeah :) and wow :). Best Regards and Best Wishes Sir. Subscribed. After watching entire video: You have found your spirit guitar :)
Hi Leonard, Just discovered your channel and will check it out for this looks strait-forward interesting & great playing ! I'm retired but play since I was 15 and recently picked up my (dust covered) guitars again. Have a Made in Japan '85 Strat - G&L Legacy Indonesian Strat - Vintage VSA-590TS type ES335 and a few others. Plug into a '80s Marshall Solid State Stereo Chorus 8240. A bit fed up with the sound I get with the Amp and the Fender MIJ never sounded as a Strat. So in for some new gear. I Like the sound of this Ibanez - but what Amp do you use ? Any advise on a mod for the MIJ Strat regarding pick ups ? Cheers from France. Filip
Thanks Filip. I’m using a Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb. It does the blackface Fender thing extremely well and for recording, honestly I couldn’t mic up a tube Deluxe Reverb and make it sound any better. I find it an ideal platform for guitar demos.
Well, the obvious caveat is in your question: “for my taste”. These are both nice playing, good sounding, well crafted guitars, and the choice between them is very much like the choice between a Strat and a Tele. For me, I’ve owned a number of Teles and Tele style guitars and I like them a lot, but I never seem to keep them. I tend to gravitate toward the Strat style. So for me, the AZ2204N was just a little better fit, and I enjoyed it just a little more. I loved the variety of sounds. But keep in mind, another player with equal experience is just as likely to choose the 2209. I know that’s not definitive, but it’s always going to just be preference. I hope this helps and thanks so much for watching.
Thank you. I’m fine with the tort guard, and it’s the same on all three of the original colors. There is a new color out though (mostly preorder at the moment). It’s called mint which looks a bit like a pale surf green, with a guard that looks like Fender’s mint green (in photos of course).
Thank you. Yes, these, like all Ibanez Prestige models, do cost. You could buy 2 SE Silver Skys or a used USA Silver Sky even. But it is a very different beast so it just depends what you’re after.
Love your playing! The 🎶 warms my heart!
Thank you so much. 😊
Since I'm a relatively new subscriber, just going through you're older videos. I must say, your phrasing is exquisite and so tasty. I can really hear all the chord changes in your solos with your note selection. I can tell I'm going to be "borrowing" a lot of your excellent licks. Thanks so much for you videos. 👍👍👍
Thanks so much. Happy to have you along. If you find my videos valuable, that’s very gratifying.
Hey Leonard. I just bought that same Ibanez AZ2204N in the same color but I live in Lisbon which is western Europe on the same latitude as New York City, so I'm pretty far away from the easternmost part of the US. I have 2 other AZ guitars and although I have Strats, Teles and Les Pauls which I love the AZ that you're holding looks great and is possibly the most versatile guitar I've ever tried. Keep on rockin'. Mike.
Thanks Mike. I’m envious. I haven’t been to Lisbon but when I was touring I played several cities in Europe and wished I could have stayed!
And yes. Super versatile guitars suitable for a lot of styles.
Take care and keep checking out the channel. 😊
Astounding versatility!! It also helps that it's being played by expert hands, no doubt!!
Thank you my friend.
Sounds like a lot of shades of Blue to me 🤙🏽 thanks for the demo young man!
Well thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
You have a nice touch my friend
Thanks. I hope you’re enjoying the videos.
Wow Grif, that is a really Great sounding guitar! And in the hands of a true world class player, you’re right, it sounds awesome! Thanks for that tune full of tones!💥💥🤙
Thank you my friend. Yeah, this is a tough one to let go. I can’t keep them all but if I’m very lucky something else will sell first and I can talk myself into keeping the AZ. It really is a fine guitar.
No lie. I am doing some research on if I want an AZ and filtered this month and you were at top of list. Right into playing clean. Fantastic tone. Not my bag/style but yeah :) and wow :). Best Regards and Best Wishes Sir. Subscribed. After watching entire video: You have found your spirit guitar :)
@@blessedheavyelements8544 Thank you. That’s the thing about this guitar, whatever you’re into, it’ll handle it. I appreciate the feedback.
Awesome Demo, 🙌🙌🙌
Thank you so much.
cool et complete demo. Great job !
Thanks, glad you liked it.
I bought one off the back of this video, awesome guitar.
That’s great. Yeah I was very impressed with that one. Thanks so much for watching.
Cool love it
I did as well. Really nice, high quality guitar that pretty much had it all, looks, feel, sound, playability, it was all there. Thanks for watching.
Hi Leonard, Just discovered your channel and will check it out for this looks strait-forward interesting & great playing ! I'm retired but play since I was 15 and recently picked up my (dust covered) guitars again. Have a Made in Japan '85 Strat - G&L Legacy Indonesian Strat - Vintage VSA-590TS type ES335 and a few others. Plug into a '80s Marshall Solid State Stereo Chorus 8240. A bit fed up with the sound I get with the Amp and the Fender MIJ never sounded as a Strat. So in for some new gear. I Like the sound of this Ibanez - but what Amp do you use ? Any advise on a mod for the MIJ Strat regarding pick ups ? Cheers from France. Filip
Thanks Filip. I’m using a Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb. It does the blackface Fender thing extremely well and for recording, honestly I couldn’t mic up a tube Deluxe Reverb and make it sound any better. I find it an ideal platform for guitar demos.
Great video. Next guitar I'll buy will be IBANEZ for sure!!! 🎸🎼🎶🎶🎶🙂
They make some very nice instruments.
You are a very authentic artist. Please help me. Which one would you choose for your taste to play the blues? This one or the AZS2209 model?
Well, the obvious caveat is in your question: “for my taste”. These are both nice playing, good sounding, well crafted guitars, and the choice between them is very much like the choice between a Strat and a Tele. For me, I’ve owned a number of Teles and Tele style guitars and I like them a lot, but I never seem to keep them. I tend to gravitate toward the Strat style. So for me, the AZ2204N was just a little better fit, and I enjoyed it just a little more. I loved the variety of sounds. But keep in mind, another player with equal experience is just as likely to choose the 2209. I know that’s not definitive, but it’s always going to just be preference.
I hope this helps and thanks so much for watching.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 It definitely helped a lot. Thank you!
And I have bought the guitar! It is really great! Thanks again!
❤❤❤❤❤
👍🏼😎 Thank you for watching.
Awesome review! Just found your channel. I would love to know what you think of the Ibanez AZ2209H T style.
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it.
Yes, I’d love to review one of the T-style AZs and if I get the opportunity to grab one, I’ll do it.
Nice playing, good looking guitar except for the tort pick guard.
Thank you.
I’m fine with the tort guard, and it’s the same on all three of the original colors. There is a new color out though (mostly preorder at the moment). It’s called mint which looks a bit like a pale surf green, with a guard that looks like Fender’s mint green (in photos of course).
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Thanks for the info.
That's a great sounding guitar, but a little pricey for me. At that price I could get the Silver Sky SE. Your playing though, is fabulous Sir!
Thank you. Yes, these, like all Ibanez Prestige models, do cost. You could buy 2 SE Silver Skys or a used USA Silver Sky even. But it is a very different beast so it just depends what you’re after.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 Very true.
Have a look at FGN guitars ! (they also make these guitars for Ibanez, and they cost less… )
Yes, I’m familiar with the FGN line and hopefully I’ll get my hands on one. Some models are surprisingly inexpensive for MIJ.
Right on brother!
Thank you my friend.
@@leonardgriffieblues5845 you're welcome!!