Ibanez Alpha A527 Multiscale 7-String Electric Guitar w/ Bag - Nebula Shift

The Ibanez Alpha Series A527 is a modern, precision-built multiscale 7-string designed for players who demand tight low-end response, ergonomic comfort, and cutting-edge tone. Finished in a sleek Nebula Shift, the A527 blends Ibanez’s fast-playing DNA with extended-range clarity and Fishman-powered versatility—making it an ideal weapon for progressive metal, modern heavy styles, and technical players.

At the core is Ibanez’s Parallel Wizard AS-7 five-piece maple/walnut neck, engineered for stability and speed with a slim, consistent feel across the fretboard. The multiscale design (27.2"–25.5") provides exceptional string tension balance, delivering piano-like clarity on the low B while maintaining familiar feel and snap on the higher strings. A smooth ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl step offset dot inlays, jumbo stainless steel frets, and a flat 400mm radius ensures effortless articulation, fast runs, and long-term durability.

The lightweight American basswood body features ergonomic elbow and rear contours, making the A527 comfortable for extended sessions whether standing or seated. The Mono-Rail G2 bridge system isolates each string for improved resonance, enhanced note separation, and rock-solid intonation—especially critical for modern high-gain applications.

Tone is handled by a devastating set of Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers, with an Alnico 8 neck pickup and Ceramic 8 bridge pickup, delivering everything from aggressive, tight distortion to articulate cleans. The onboard Fluence voicing switch unlocks multiple tonal personalities, giving this guitar serious studio and stage flexibility. Gotoh MG-T locking tuners keep tuning stable and string changes quick, while luminescent side dots ensure visibility in low-light environments.

Purpose-built, sleek, and brutally effective, the Ibanez Alpha Series A527 is a forward-thinking 7-string designed to meet the demands of today’s modern guitarist.

Condition: This is a brand new Ibanez Alpha Series A527 in Nebula Shift. It includes the Ibanez gig bag and full manufacturer warranty. It also arrives fully dialed-in with our Pro-Tech Setup, so it’s ready to play right out of the bag. Drop Dee Guitars is an authorized Ibanez dealer.

Pro-Tech Setup: Every guitar we sell receives our Pro-Tech setup, including:

• Neck adjustment for proper relief
• Action setup for buzz-free playability
• Intonation across all frets
• Pickup height adjustment for balanced output
• Full electronics check and play-test

Your A527 will arrive performance-ready with exceptional feel and precision.

Specs

• Series: Alpha Series
• Model: A527
• String Count: 7
• Dexterity: Right-Handed
• Finish Color: Nebula Shift
• Body Material: American Basswood
• Body Contours: Ergonomic elbow contour, ergonomic rear body contour
• Neck Type: Parallel Wizard AS-7
• Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Walnut
• Scale Length: Multiscale 27.2"–25.5" (691mm–648mm)
• Neck Thickness: 1st Fret: 21mm, 12th Fret: 21mm
• Nut Width: 48mm
• Fretboard Material: Ebony
• Fretboard Radius: 400mmR
• Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Step Offset Dots
• Side Dots: Luminescent
• Bridge: Mono-Rail G2
• String Spacing: 10.8mm
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh® MG-T Locking
• Hardware Finish: Black
• Neck Pickup: Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Alnico 8 (Active)
• Bridge Pickup: Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Ceramic 8 (Active)
• Pickup Voicing: Fishman® Fluence™ Voicing Switch
• Factory Tuning: E B G D A E B
• Strings: D’Addario® EXL120 + .059
• String Gauges: .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .059
• Included Case: Ibanez Gig Bag