SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE-DES-BOIS, France
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Carefully inspected and professionally set up by our luthier workshop, this guitar is a brand-new instrument.Original cardbox and accessories included.IBANEZ ALT30FM RDB Red Doom BurstAltstar Series Electro-acoustic Dreadnought guitar Top: Flamed maple Back & sides: Sapele Finish: Gloss Neck: Maple Comfort Grip Fingerboard: Rosewood Number of frets: 22 Nut width: 43 mm Scale length: 648 mm / 25.5" Radius: 400 mm (15.7") Pickup: Ibanez undersaddle piezo Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T / AEQ-2UT with built-in tuner Tuners: Chrome die-cast (18:1 ratio)This Ibanez ALT30FM RDB fully embodies the distinctive philosophy of Ibanez’s Altstar series, which aims to bridge two often opposing worlds: traditional acoustic instruments and modern electric guitars. With this model, the brand further refines its concept by offering an instrument with a strong visual identity and immediate playability for electric guitarists.Its Red Doom Burst finish is undoubtedly one of its most striking features. Darker and more contrasted than some other versions in the range, it blends deep shades of red and black, giving it an almost dramatic appearance. The flamed maple adds depth to the overall look, creating elegant light reflections that enhance its visual identity. Whether on stage or at home, it’s a guitar that naturally draws attention without being excessive.The body design stays true to the Altstar spirit: compact, ergonomic, with a pronounced cutaway that greatly facilitates access to higher frets. This design makes it particularly comfortable to handle, especially for musicians used to electric guitar formats. It offers a sense of closeness to the instrument, far from the sometimes bulky feel of more traditional dreadnoughts.However, it is especially in the neck that the guitar stands out. Ibanez applies its expertise in playing comfort here: a slim profile, fast feel, and an overall sensation that clearly resembles the brand’s electric guitar necks. This radically changes the acoustic playing experience. Transitions, slides, complex chords, or even more technical passages become surprisingly easy. You don’t struggle with the instrument—on the contrary, it supports your playing with fluidity.Sonically, the ALT30FM offers a balanced signature slightly oriented toward precision. The spruce top ensures good projection and a clear attack, while the back and sides (often sapele or similar) provide moderate warmth. The overall tone remains clear and well-defined, ideal for modern styles such as pop, contemporary folk, or amplified acoustic playing. This is not a guitar meant to fill the entire sonic space, but rather to sit accurately within a mix.The onboard electronics follow the same philosophy: efficient and practical. The piezo system paired with the Ibanez preamp with built-in tuner allows immediate use for live performances or rehearsals. The signal is clean, easy to control, and faithful enough to avoid long setup sessions. It’s a real advantage for musicians looking for a simple and reliable stage solution.In the end, the Ibanez ALT30FM RDB confirms the success of the Altstar concept. It does not aim to compete with traditional high-end acoustics on their own ground, but instead offers a modern alternative focused on comfort and versatility. With its bold aesthetics, highly accessible neck, and ease of amplified use, it is clearly aimed at guitarists who want an acoustic instrument without giving up their electric playing habits—and that’s exactly where it excels.
Original Price€599
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