{"product_id":"ibanez-alpha-a528-multiscale-8-string-electric-guitar-w-bag-iron-pewter","title":"Ibanez Alpha A528 Multiscale 8-String Electric Guitar w\/ Bag - Iron Pewter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ibanez Alpha Series A528 is a no-compromise extended-range instrument engineered for modern players who demand massive low-end authority, razor-sharp articulation, and exceptional ergonomics. Finished in a stealthy Iron Pewter, the A528 delivers cutting-edge design, rock-solid hardware, and Fishman Fluence power in a sleek, performance-ready package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the A528 is Ibanez’s Parallel Wizard AS-8 five-piece maple\/walnut neck, designed for speed, consistency, and long-term stability. The multiscale 27.5\"–25.5\" layout provides ideal tension across all eight strings, keeping the low F# tight and defined while maintaining familiar feel and snap on the higher strings. A smooth ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl step offset dot inlays, a wide 508mm radius, and 24 jumbo stainless steel frets ensures effortless playability and exceptional durability for aggressive modern techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lightweight American basswood body is sculpted with ergonomic elbow and rear body contours, making the A528 comfortable for long sessions on stage or in the studio. Individual Mono-Rail G2 bridges isolate each string for improved resonance, superior note separation, and precise intonation—especially critical for extended-range and high-gain performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics are handled by a devastating set of Fishman Fluence Modern pickups, featuring an Alnico 9 neck pickup for clarity and punch and a Ceramic 9 bridge pickup for crushing output and tight low-end response. The onboard Fluence voicing switch unlocks multiple tonal profiles, giving the A528 remarkable versatility—from articulate cleans to devastating modern distortion. Gotoh MG-T locking tuners, black hardware, and luminescent side dots round out a guitar built for serious performance in any environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful, precise, and purpose-built, the Ibanez Alpha Series A528 is a modern 8-string designed to meet the demands of today’s most forward-thinking guitarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a brand new Ibanez Alpha Series A528 in Iron Pewter. 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 the moment you take it out of the bag. Drop Dee Guitars is an authorized Ibanez dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Tech Setup: \u003c\/strong\u003eEvery guitar we sell receives our Pro-Tech setup, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck adjustment for proper relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction setup for buzz-free playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntonation across all frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup height adjustment for balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull electronics check and play-test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour A528 will arrive performance-ready with exceptional feel and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Alpha Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: A528\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Count: 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDexterity: Right-Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Color: Iron Pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: American Basswood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Contours: Ergonomic elbow contour, ergonomic rear body contour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Type: Parallel Wizard AS-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: 5-Piece Maple\/Walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: Multiscale 27.5\"–25.5\" (698mm–648mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness: 1st Fret: 21mm, 12th Fret: 21mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 48mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Radius: 508mmR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Mother of Pearl Step Offset Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Dots: Luminescent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Mono-Rail G2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing: 10.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Gotoh® MG-T Locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Finish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Alnico 9 (Active)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Ceramic 9 (Active)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Voicing: Fishman® Fluence™ Voicing Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory Tuning: E B G D A E B F#\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: D’Addario® EXL120-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Gauges: .009 \/ .011 \/ .016 \/ .024 \/ .032 \/ .042 \/ .054 \/ .065\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Case: Ibanez Gig Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48823113318627,"sku":"I2511110231","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3324\/files\/831F63C9-6FB1-4543-8669-B5BCAE5BE6A2_1_105_c.jpg?v=1776296960","url":"https:\/\/www.dropdeeguitars.com\/products\/ibanez-alpha-a528-multiscale-8-string-electric-guitar-w-bag-iron-pewter","provider":"Drop Dee Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}