The Ibanez ALT50FA Altstar is built specifically for electric players who want to explore acoustic territory without fighting an unfamiliar feel. With its compact dreadnought body, 15.7" fingerboard radius, tighter string spacing, and 25.5" scale length, this one bridges the gap between your electric and acoustic worlds. The single-cutaway design with neck joint at the 16th fret gives you upper fret access that most acoustics can't match-great for lead work or just comfortable chord voicings up the neck.

The flamed maple art grain top over basswood gives you that eye-catching wood grain look, while the sapele back and sides deliver a full-bodied midrange with bright highs that cut through whether you're playing solo or with others. The Ibanez undersaddle pickup and AEQ-2T preamp keep things simple with bass and treble controls, plus an onboard tuner that works even when unplugged. The purpleheart fretboard and bridge add some visual flair while contributing to the warm, natural tone.

We've found these to be solid, reliable instruments that really do make the transition from electric to acoustic feel seamless. The Comfort Grip maple neck profile feels familiar in your hands, and those Ibanez Advantage bridge pins are genuinely easier to work with than standard pins-no fighting to get them out for string changes. Whether you're looking for a quieter practice option or want to add acoustic textures to your playing, this delivers without the learning curve most acoustics demand from electric players.

Specifications:

- Body: Compact dreadnought with single cutaway
- Top: Flamed Maple Art Grain (Basswood)
- Back and Sides: Sapele
- Neck: Comfort Grip Maple
- Fretboard: Purpleheart
- Bridge: Purpleheart
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Radius: 15.7"
- Neck Joint: 16th fret
- Electronics: Ibanez Undersaddle pickup
- Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T with onboard tuner
- Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage

Sku: ALT50FABDB