{"product_id":"ibanez-a528ipt-a-series-8-string-electric-guitar-iron-pewter","title":"Ibanez A528IPT A Series 8 String Electric Guitar (Iron Pewter)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike its name, Alpha, meaning \"beginning,\" this Ibanez series is all-new. Designed for modern, forward-thinking guitarists, the Ibanez Alpha boasts a range of unique and contemporary features. Its ergonomic shape and contours offer an unprecedented playing experience. The Ibanez Alpha will not only change the way you play, but it will open new horizons for your music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWizard AS Maple and Walnut Neck (5-Piece Parallel):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Wizard AS neck has a more rounded shape on the bass side, while maintaining the standard 21mm thickness at all positions. This asymmetrical shape provides a more comfortable grip and a natural feel that facilitates techniques like sweeping and skipping. The 5-piece maple and walnut neck offers superior tonal clarity and attack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEbony Fretboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEbony produces well-defined bass and midrange frequencies, as well as a strong attack in the treble, a fast response, and rich sustain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide stainless steel frets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis metal offers excellent corrosion resistance. These frets provide a fast response, good chord articulation, and a clear tone when playing single notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican basswood body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican basswood offers a natural and balanced tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFishman© Fluence™ Modern humbucker pickups with alnico magnets and Fluence™ Modern ceramic magnets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Fishman© Fluence™ Modern humbuckers offer a punchy tone and powerful attack without unwanted excessive noise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGotoh© MG-T locking tuners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gotoh MG-T locking tuners offer incredible tuning stability and reduce string change time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG2 monorail bridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe monorail design transfers string resonance to the body with minimal interference and ensures superb note separation. The innovative Ibanez G2 bridge also allows for stringing through the body or from the top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFishman© Fluence™ Voice Select Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis switch allows the pickups to go from a modern, high-gain active sound to a clean, crisp, and smooth tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorescent Side Markers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe phosphorescent side position markers are easy to see on a dark stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e: The included Ibanez case is specifically designed to fit and protect this instrument.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Elbow Contour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Alpha's body features a slight indentation where your arm rests. This design improves the fit between the guitar body and your elbow, providing greater stability for your playing hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003eFinish Color Name: Steel-Pin\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: Indonesia\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Strings: 8\u003cbr\u003eNeck Type: Wizard AS (Parallel)\u003cbr\u003eHeel: Bolt-on\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Maple and Walnut (5-piece)\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Satin Polyurethane\u003cbr\u003eNeck Thickness at First Fret (mm): 21\u003cbr\u003eNeck Thickness at Twelfth Fret (mm): 21\u003cbr\u003eScale Length (inches): 27.5 to 25.5\u003cbr\u003eNut Width (mm): 48\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Frets: 24\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius (mm): 508\u003cbr\u003eFret Type: Wide, Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eFretboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Circles (Offset)\u003cbr\u003eSide Inlays: Luminescent\u003cbr\u003eBody Material (Solid Body Models): American Basswood\u003cbr\u003eBody Finish: Gloss Polyurethane\u003cbr\u003eBridge: G2 (Monorail)\u003cbr\u003eString Spacing (mm): 10.8\u003cbr\u003eNut Headstock: Plastic\u003cbr\u003eTuning Machine Heads: Gotoh© MG-T Locking\u003cbr\u003eHardware Finish:\u003cbr\u003eBlack Neck Pickup: Fishman© Fluence™ Modern Alnico Magnet Humbucker (9, H)\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: Fishman© Fluence™ Modern Ceramic Magnet Humbucker (9, H)\u003cbr\u003eControls and Pickup Selector: Volume, Tone, 3-Position Lever Switch\u003cbr\u003eOther Controls: Fishman© Fluence™ Voice Selector Switch\u003cbr\u003eOther Items Included: Multi-Tool, Hex Wrench\u003cbr\u003eString Gauges (Top to Bottom): 0.009; 0.011; 0.016; 0.024; 0.032; 0.042; 0.054; 0.065\u003cbr\u003eTuning Settings (Top to Bottom): E, B, G, D, A, E, B, F# Case\u003cbr\u003eIncluded: Soft Case\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49235221348589,"sku":"A528IPT","price":2899.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/8118\/5613\/files\/h4enla6oeve612uf2rmf.png?v=1767996595","url":"https:\/\/musiccitycanada.com\/products\/ibanez-a528ipt-a-series-8-string-electric-guitar-iron-pewter","provider":"Music City Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}