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

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