Only thing stopping you is apathy. Most guitarists get stuck only learning the pentatonic minor because its just enough to get by and not learn any more. Learn theory and you can sound like him!
Been a fan and user of vintage mid-1980s Ibanez guitars but never have I purchased a new guitar - until yesterday, when I bought one of these AZ2204N guitars.
I've bought an AZ last year (a Premium model), and I love it. Very versatile instrument, suuuuuuuuper comfortable neck, great trem system, Ibanez knocked it out of the park with this range of guitars.
got my AZ premium a week ago...blown away, the best guitar Ibanez made in years, feels so straty, tele, and also great for rock and soloing, great job by ibanez
Your joy at playing this AZ is wonderful. You should be on commission - after watching the video I ordered one, I hope it gives me that same feeling! Great video, thank you, I really appreciated hearing it at 04:20 with the delay off. You have amazing skills!
Bro you should upload a video that’s just an hour of you playing random stuff with this guitar. No other instruments or anything just this guitar with various effects. I could listen to you play all day man
This video inspired me to get back into guitar and grind it out so I can maybe be 5% as good as Jack! I literally just bought the exact same Ibanez AZ2204B and a few of Jack's courses and presets. Thanks for the inspiration!
I have the prestige Az too in Scarlett red. Absolutely love it! Love the dyna-mix 9 switching system; especially the function of being able to switch the single coil in the neck to a humbucker with a flick of a switch.
Love your content!! You've really inspired me to practice as much as i do. You're one of the best guitarists i've seen on youtube, your playing style and technique is out of this world. I've learnt so much from your vids and i appreciate your content, keep up the awesome work man!!
You sound fantastic, Strandberg, Ibanez or Suhr, you make them all sing ... better than anyone else on TH-cam perhaps! Would love to see you with more guitars!
Fantastic playing. Love this video. I got one of these last week and was stunned as to how compact it is. Slightly smaller than a regular Fender Strat and in keeping with the Ibanez 'small body 'tradition, but far less pointy LOL. The neck takes some getting used to and I mistook it for a 15 " radius because it is really FLAT ..but was surprised to note it starts off as a 9" and increases to a 12" radius up the neck. But after half hour my hands got used to it. And I'm still working out how many sounds can be found on it. Personally, I like the pickup options that incorporate the humbucker(s) since I play mostly jazz fusion or Blues. The other single coil choices show a considerable drop in volume. Thank you again!
I have the exact guitar and Absolutely Love it! Its the best guitar I have ever played. Pick ups are fantastic and the neck is smooth! Actually went to the shop to try out the new Fender Ultra and walked away with this, hands down more modern and for me, exciting to play. Enjoy!
I have never been a fan of the sound of the Strandberg, except in your hands... And this Ibanez with his Neck Pickup offers you new horizons of inspiration!
Owned an AZ224 for a little while. Ultimately it wasn't quite for me, but that neck is still the absolute best neck I've ever played. The craftsmanship, the profile, the roasted maple and the stainless steel frets just made it incredibly comfortable.
thumbs up and thank you for this tasteful review.... thou in the beginning, i thought I need new glasses, the out of focus sequence went wild.... but what an amazing tone...thx again
@@Karlgolden find a used Music Man or Suhr. Both better than this Ibanez. This Ibanez ih high end middle price guitar. But is not at high end spectrum of guitars today like Suhr or Music man
hi @@domagojzagorac6186 . I had a few Music Man guitars and a Suhr. I can't say that they felt, looked or sounded better (different, yes). On what parts do you feel they are superior? I'm just curious to know your findings. Thanks!
Awesome video man! I’ve had my eye on buying this guitar for a minute now. It’s so awesome to see how versatile this guitar is. Watching your videos inspire me. I just subbed 🎸🔥
Bought one last summer (az226pb cbb) and still in love with it. Love following a few star guitarists who also use an AZ. Lari Basilio, Tom Quayle, Martin MIller, guy from Polyphia
Sounds incredible. Been an Ibanez player for years now and personally believe they have the best overall sound of any guitar brand. Just can’t beat them on sound,quality,or price.
Very tasty playing and nice demo of the AZ :-) I've been thinking about the AZ Prestige too. I am/was just about ready to grab a Strandberg classic. I've tried a couple Strandberg's and love the neck and ergonomics, and the classic would be fun for doing pickup swaps and experiments. I've enjoyed listening to your tasty playing on your classic! Very tempted by the AZ but haven't had an opportunity to give one a proper try. ... might have to take the advise you gave in another comment below and get both :-) Thanks and Best wishes!
Awesome demo. Yeah I have the same model but in gold. They are pretty great. With the pickup selections and coil tap, you have got alot of time options. I play this in a Mark V combo and man theres alot of knob twiddling fun.
I have an AZ Premium (in argentina the Az series are not available), and it sounds, and feels awesome...finally Ibanez doing great guitars, that are not for "ibanez players" (if that makes sense)
Jack you make anything sound amazing! Very cool guitar though. Deal breaker for me on these AZ's is the 42mm nut width. I favour a 43mm nut such as you'd find on a similar spec'd Charvel.
Jack man, I saved up for this guitar just because of you while attending to my university classes. It was tough but you inspired me. Which is the track at the beginning? You are a genius @Jack Gardiner
That’s so awesome/inspiring to hear man! Wow! Thanks so much. Hope you’re enjoying the axe and Uni is going well? The track is ‘Nioh’ from my release Escapades!
@@JackGardiner Amazing Jack! I wasn't expecting a response man! I've heard the track, it's extremely inspiring. The axe is awesome and Uni is cool too! Thanks! Hope you do a FAQ video soon!
I like Ibanez mid to high end stuff but I think it’s ironic that Paul Reed Smith makes John Mayer new signature Silver Sky Strat and the world temporarily goes mad but eventually loves it but Ibanez makes a Strat and everyone either doesn’t notice it or is in love. But I digress. Great guitar, great playing and sound.
Your control over every note you play is astonishing. How did you get you finger strength to be what it is today? Do you have any finger exercises that you noticed helped a lot more than others?
Even though I'm 60. When I grow up I wanna play just like that!!!!!!
this comment made my day
31 here, but same.
What an amazing comment 🙌🏽 #passion for life
Sending you positive vibes all the way from Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
Only thing stopping you is apathy. Most guitarists get stuck only learning the pentatonic minor because its just enough to get by and not learn any more. Learn theory and you can sound like him!
I heard a former Green Beret once say….”No matter where you are in life, you should be a f**king new guy at something.”
Been a fan and user of vintage mid-1980s Ibanez guitars but never have I purchased a new guitar - until yesterday, when I bought one of these AZ2204N guitars.
I've bought an AZ last year (a Premium model), and I love it. Very versatile instrument, suuuuuuuuper comfortable neck, great trem system, Ibanez knocked it out of the park with this range of guitars.
Congrats man! You’re spot on. Really great guitars!
got my AZ premium a week ago...blown away, the best guitar Ibanez made in years, feels so straty, tele, and also great for rock and soloing, great job by ibanez
Did it have tuning stability issues or bad setup new?
Abit 2k?
I just came in to watch the guitar test video and I've been impressed with your performance since 6:23. It's dope..
Man you're playing...with the tone from that Ibanez...match made in heaven.
Your joy at playing this AZ is wonderful. You should be on commission - after watching the video I ordered one, I hope it gives me that same feeling! Great video, thank you, I really appreciated hearing it at 04:20 with the delay off. You have amazing skills!
Bro you should upload a video that’s just an hour of you playing random stuff with this guitar. No other instruments or anything just this guitar with various effects. I could listen to you play all day man
Really great playing on that AZ!
One of the better demos and reviews of this guitar, thanks and blessings for taking the time 🤙🏽
This video inspired me to get back into guitar and grind it out so I can maybe be 5% as good as Jack! I literally just bought the exact same Ibanez AZ2204B and a few of Jack's courses and presets. Thanks for the inspiration!
The perfect guitar for such an emotional great player!
Fantastic + expressive + dynamic + fine perfect speed.
Thank you Jack!
With playing like that everyone watching will want an Ibanez!
Sounds lovely. And I could listen to you play all day.
More playing than talking. That's how I like a guitar review. Thanks Jack...
Came for the guitar, stayed for the playing.Stellar man!
You have an amazing skill. I wish you good things!
I have the prestige Az too in Scarlett red. Absolutely love it! Love the dyna-mix 9 switching system; especially the function of being able to switch the single coil in the neck to a humbucker with a flick of a switch.
Love your content!! You've really inspired me to practice as much as i do. You're one of the best guitarists i've seen on youtube, your playing style and technique is out of this world. I've learnt so much from your vids and i appreciate your content, keep up the awesome work man!!
Stuff like this means the world to me Morgan! It inspires me likewise to hear you’re getting positive stuff out of it! Thanks again man! ❤️🙏
You sound fantastic, Strandberg, Ibanez or Suhr, you make them all sing ... better than anyone else on TH-cam perhaps! Would love to see you with more guitars!
Fantastic playing. Love this video. I got one of these last week and was stunned as to how compact it is. Slightly smaller than a regular Fender Strat and in keeping with the Ibanez 'small body 'tradition, but far less pointy LOL. The neck takes some getting used to and I mistook it for a 15 " radius because it is really FLAT ..but was surprised to note it starts off as a 9" and increases to a 12" radius up the neck. But after half hour my hands got used to it. And I'm still working out how many sounds can be found on it. Personally, I like the pickup options that incorporate the humbucker(s) since I play mostly jazz fusion or Blues. The other single coil choices show a considerable drop in volume. Thank you again!
You are insane in improvising 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I have the exact guitar and Absolutely Love it! Its the best guitar I have ever played. Pick ups are fantastic and the neck is smooth! Actually went to the shop to try out the new Fender Ultra and walked away with this, hands down more modern and for me, exciting to play. Enjoy!
Sounds absolutely incredible mate.
Too kind Ben! Hope you’re well brother! 🙏❤️
Man Jack.... thank u for always taking me to somewhere else when u play. You Sir have "it" 🙏🙏🙂
❤️ thanks so much man! Makes my day to read stuff like this!
Love the AZ series. Hoping maybe one day to get my hands on one
I hope you end up getting one man! Great guitars!
Clicked for guitar, stayed for playing.
Subscribed!
I have never been a fan of the sound of the Strandberg, except in your hands... And this Ibanez with his Neck Pickup offers you new horizons of inspiration!
Jack your playing is so ridiculous and crazy inspiring!
Thanks so much Will! 🙏 Your comments always make my day dude!
You sound so good it's unreal...
Tone,picking,everything I spot on...
"The WALL" AZ guitar. As always Tasty playing. Congrats Jack
Hahaha! 😉 Thanks Andrew! 🙏
That’s a great demo and superb playing
Man that's some top level playing.
Finally someone who can actually play, does a guitar review. SUBBED
Owned an AZ224 for a little while. Ultimately it wasn't quite for me, but that neck is still the absolute best neck I've ever played. The craftsmanship, the profile, the roasted maple and the stainless steel frets just made it incredibly comfortable.
100% - the neck is beautiful to play isn’t it? Very comfortable for the hands!
How does it compare to a js1000?
Lovely playing and that guitar is exactly what I’m looking for, especially that blue one 😀
Because you play and sound so fantastic on this guitar, I'm going to buy one. I saw that there was another one for sale at Thoman.
Nice! I have Tom’s sig and love it! I don’t really understand how they could make a neck that is better than any neck I tried before...but they did!
Hahah - totally get you! Tom’s sig is really naughty. I’ve had the pleasure of playing a couple of them and every one feels/sounds top notch!
Fantastic guitar. Sounds wonderful, as your playing is a plus ! 🎼🎶👍
thumbs up and thank you for this tasteful review.... thou in the beginning, i thought I need new glasses, the out of focus sequence went wild.... but what an amazing tone...thx again
Amazing playing! Very inspiring!
Thanks for the review just purchased one on Reverb! 😎🤟
There's nothing like an AZ, man! Love mine so much! :) Great playing again here! :)
They’re great guitars right? Thanks man! Hope you are doing well! 🙏
@@JackGardiner absolutely! Yeah, I do. Hope you, too! Cheers! :)
Awesome as always, sounds really good that Ibanez, this video made my morning lml thanks
What a great sound you have .
What a beast of guitar player….the guitar is awesome by the way
The guitar is really a beauty and has wonderful tones. And you play really, really well, my friend! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Sounds awesome man! Really want to get an Ibanez 🤘🔥🙌
Thanks Karl! You should get one of these AZ’s man! They sound/feel killer!
@@JackGardiner yeah man played a few and so good! Got so many average guitars now! Need to sell them and just have a few decent ones
@@Karlgolden find a used Music Man or Suhr. Both better than this Ibanez. This Ibanez ih high end middle price guitar. But is not at high end spectrum of guitars today like Suhr or Music man
hi @@domagojzagorac6186 . I had a few Music Man guitars and a Suhr. I can't say that they felt, looked or sounded better (different, yes). On what parts do you feel they are superior? I'm just curious to know your findings. Thanks!
What do you think compared to your Strandberg classic? I received my classic today 🤌🏼 Awesome guitar!
Sounds great. Ibanez made a clever move with that line. Ss frets etc.
Please, make another video with all the different sounds of the AZ2204
Awesome Tone and Sound🤘🏼👌🏼
Sounds amazing and of course your playing blows doors down. Definitely looking to pick one of these up!
Just found you out. Your a great player man. Thank you for this awesome review
Jack.... sounds awesome.... i love the sound of this one and your old Suhr guitar!!!
came here for your playing, jack. that was awesome!
Thanks so much Niccollo! 🙏
Incredible playing and sound!....Your dynamic and phrasing are so tasteful and interesting!👍🏻.
Awesome video man! I’ve had my eye on buying this guitar for a minute now. It’s so awesome to see how versatile this guitar is. Watching your videos inspire me. I just subbed 🎸🔥
I love my AZ!
Mann!!! from the intro I think a collab with Anomalie would be so dope!!!!
@1:44 I thought you were going into Castle Made Of Sand, but NICE..NIIICCE playing mate..I WANT THAT GUITAR...UNREAL..
Ordered one today 🤗
I loved the playing as much I did the review of the guitar....probably more actually!
とても心地よい音ですね🎶✨✨😎
アイバニーズはギター始めた頃に買ったギターです。僕もそのギター欲しくなりました🎸
Gorgeous looking and sounding.
I have this model,The Seymour duncan hyperions are so clear.You could play math rock,classic rock,i play polyphia!Nice vid i liked!
Congratulations! Great playing as usual 👍
love your playing!!!! I have the ice-blue AZ great guitars.
I’m buying this guitar w lighter neck but hell ya it is fööken awesome
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT
Thanks James! 🙏❤️
your playing really makes me smile :)
Thanks man! 🙏❤️
@@JackGardiner 😊
lol my man's smilinnn' XD to me it sounds WAY better than the strandberg. great seeing you so happy with an instrument for once!
Sounds way better without a doubt. Strandberg was hollow and lacked bass
Wow what great playing 🤘🏻
Tasty as always, Jack.
Thanks Joel! 🙏
You have chosen the same the spanish hero Jose de Castro. Great guitar and great playing
I had a 2204 like the one you played at Dawson's....Sweet player
this guitar is versatile woah!
At 4:35 Is that nut releasing the string, that little high pitch sound? XD
Bought one last summer (az226pb cbb) and still in love with it. Love following a few star guitarists who also use an AZ. Lari Basilio, Tom Quayle, Martin MIller, guy from Polyphia
What a beast! Great playing man!
Sounds incredible. Been an Ibanez player for years now and personally believe they have the best overall sound of any guitar brand. Just can’t beat them on sound,quality,or price.
*gibson worshippers want to know your location*
Very tasty playing and nice demo of the AZ :-) I've been thinking about the AZ Prestige too. I am/was just about ready to grab a Strandberg classic. I've tried a couple Strandberg's and love the neck and ergonomics, and the classic would be fun for doing pickup swaps and experiments. I've enjoyed listening to your tasty playing on your classic!
Very tempted by the AZ but haven't had an opportunity to give one a proper try. ... might have to take the advise you gave in another comment below and get both :-) Thanks and Best wishes!
awesome guitar playing !
Let’s face it Jack, you could make any guitar sound awesome. Loving the Escapades snippets in there. Have you tried Tom Q’s Ibanez sig?
Sounds absolutely great mate!
Wow!
Your playing is fantastic.
Get it bought😂
Awesome demo. Yeah I have the same model but in gold. They are pretty great. With the pickup selections and coil tap, you have got alot of time options. I play this in a Mark V combo and man theres alot of knob twiddling fun.
It sounds divine!! Well anything you play is amazing if we are honest!!
I really like it! Haha - way to kind! Thanks Riley ❤️🙏
Killer playing! It looks like it should sound like a Strat, but it's a little different...
I have an AZ Premium (in argentina the Az series are not available), and it sounds, and feels awesome...finally Ibanez doing great guitars, that are not for "ibanez players" (if that makes sense)
That unboxing intro section makes me drool
I recently traded my les Paul standard for this AZ and it was well worth it 🤩
Great review by the way 😊
killer guitar, killer playing
Jack you make anything sound amazing! Very cool guitar though. Deal breaker for me on these AZ's is the 42mm nut width. I favour a 43mm nut such as you'd find on a similar spec'd Charvel.
Sounds beautiful!
Jack man, I saved up for this guitar just because of you while attending to my university classes. It was tough but you inspired me. Which is the track at the beginning?
You are a genius @Jack Gardiner
That’s so awesome/inspiring to hear man! Wow! Thanks so much. Hope you’re enjoying the axe and Uni is going well?
The track is ‘Nioh’ from my release Escapades!
@@JackGardiner Amazing Jack! I wasn't expecting a response man! I've heard the track, it's extremely inspiring. The axe is awesome and Uni is cool too! Thanks! Hope you do a FAQ video soon!
I like Ibanez mid to high end stuff but I think it’s ironic that Paul Reed Smith makes John Mayer new signature Silver Sky Strat and the world temporarily goes mad but eventually loves it but Ibanez makes a Strat and everyone either doesn’t notice it or is in love.
But I digress. Great guitar, great playing and sound.
Fantastic sounding guitar
That’s beautiful playing brother!
Lovely playing as always! What's the piano used in the intro song? Noire by Native Instruments?
I don’t know if I need this AZ, Neural DSP plugins or the lessons you offer. Probably all of the above but that tone is glorious!
Your control over every note you play is astonishing. How did you get you finger strength to be what it is today? Do you have any finger exercises that you noticed helped a lot more than others?
This guy is a monster.
Keep scaring us all.