Description
The Ibanez ALPHA A528 8-String Electric Guitar is engineered for the modern, cutting-edge guitarist. As its name “ALPHA” signifies a beginning, this series introduces innovative features and ergonomic design that open new musical horizons. With its sleek Iron Pewter finish and sculpted body contours, the A528 delivers a comfortable, immersive playing experience while maintaining the aggressive tonal range required for extended-range guitars.
Featuring a Parallel Wizard AS 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck and ebony fingerboard, the A528 provides exceptional clarity, sustain, and fast response across all eight strings. Dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups deliver aggressive, high-output tones without excess noise, while the Mono-rail G2 bridge ensures excellent note separation and solid tuning stability. Whether performing complex riffs, sweeping arpeggios, or modern metal textures, the ALPHA A528 offers a professional-grade instrument at an accessible level.
Features
- Parallel Wizard AS 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck for ergonomic comfort, tonal clarity, and precise attack across all positions
- Ebony fingerboard providing tight lows, balanced mids, and crisp highs with rich sustain
- Jumbo stainless steel frets for long-lasting performance and effortless articulation
- American Basswood body delivering a natural, even tonal response
- Dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups for aggressive, high-output tones with versatile voicing
- Fishman Fluence voicing switch allowing the pickups to switch between modern active high-output and crisp clean tones
- Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads for precise tuning stability and quick string changes
- Mono-rail G2 bridge optimizing string resonance transfer, note separation, and allowing string-through or top-loading installation
- Luminescent side dots for easy fretboard visibility on dark stages
- Ergonomic body contours including elbow scoop, rear body contour, and flat lower edge for enhanced comfort and stability
- Three-screw Alpha neck joint design for strength and improved high-fret access
- Rear output jack positioned for unobstructed performance
- Ibanez gig bag included, specifically designed to protect the instrument
Specs
| Category | Solid Body Electric Guitar |
| Series | ALPHA Series |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Color | Iron Pewter |
| Body Material | American Basswood |
| Neck Material | Parallel Wizard AS 5-piece Maple/Walnut |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Frets | 24, Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Scale Length | 26.5″ (673 mm) |
| Neck Pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico 9 |
| Bridge Pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic 9 |
| Controls | Master Volume, Tone, Voicing Switch |
| Bridge | Mono-rail G2 |
| Machine Heads | Gotoh MG-T Locking |
| Hardware Finish | Black |
| Strings | Nickel Plated Steel (.010–.074) |
| Case/Gig Bag | Ibanez Gig Bag Included |
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