New for 2026, Ibanez has announced the debut of the Alpha series electric guitars, a line engineered from the ground up to meet the demands of the modern, performance-focused musician.
The Alpha models blend cutting-edge features with thoughtful ergonomics, leaning heavily into concepts that optimize tone and playability. Key specifications include multi-scale construction for enhanced clarity and intonation across extended ranges, and Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers, providing versatile, noise-free, and aggressive tonal options.
The highly sculpted, ergonomic body design is central to the Alpha series, engineered for extreme comfort whether standing or seated. The lightweight body features a deep, comfortable forearm cut and an innovative lower body carve that facilitates both conventional and classical-style seated playing positions.
Some of the unique design innovations include a rear-mounted input jack for a cleaner stage profile, and an innovative three-bolt neck joint design. This system utilizes two screws mounted within an oval-shaped stainless-steel plate, complemented by a third screw driven directly from the body into the neck. This distinctive construction not only ensures robust joint strength but also significantly improves access to the high frets and enhances overall playability.
The Alpha series is offered in both 7- and 8-string configurations. Each model features one of three contemporary metallic finishes: Iron Pewter, Nebula Shift, and Coral Mirage.
Features
A527
- Parallel Wizard AS 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
- 691mm/27.2” scale at 7th string, 648mm/25.5” scale at 1st string
- American Basswood body
- Ebony fretboard w/Mother of Pearl Step off-set dot inlay
- Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Alnico 8 (H) neck pickup
- Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Ceramic 8 (H) bridge pickup
- Fishman® Fluence™ Voicing switch
- Mono-rail G2 bridge
- Black hardware
- Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads
- Luminescent side dot inlays
- Gig bag included
- Finishes: Iron Pewter, Nebula Shift
LIST PRICE: $2,533.32
ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $1.899.99
A528
- Parallel Wizard AS 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
- 698mm/27.5” scale at 8th string, 648mm/25.5” scale at 1st string
- American Basswood body
- Ebony fretboard w/Mother of Pearl Step off-set dot inlay
- Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Alnico 9 (H) neck pickup
- Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Ceramic 9 (H) bridge pickup
- Fishman® Fluence™ Voicing switch
- Mono-rail G2 bridge
- Black hardware
- Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads
- Luminescent side dot inlays
- Gig bag included
- Finishes: Iron Pewter, Coral Mirage
LIST PRICE: $2,666.65
ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $1.999.99
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