The Ibanez Alpha A527 represents a fresh start for the modern guitarist, engineered to inspire creativity and expand your musical horizons. This meticulously crafted instrument blends advanced ergonomics, premium components, and cutting-edge construction to provide unparalleled comfort, precision, and speed. Whether you are performing live or recording in the studio, the Alpha A527 is designed to support demanding techniques and deliver an immersive playing experience.

Main Features

Parallel Wizard AS 5-Piece Maple and Walnut Neck
Experience effortless playability with an asymmetric neck profile that is rounded on the bass side while maintaining a consistent 21 mm thickness. This design supports smooth sweeping and string skipping, while the maple and walnut construction enhances clarity and note definition.

Ebony Fretboard
Offering tight lows, focused mids, and crisp highs, the ebony fretboard delivers fast response and rich sustain for articulate leads and precise rhythms.

Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets
Durable and corrosion-resistant, these frets provide a smooth playing surface and clear, defined tones for both chords and single notes.

American Basswood Body
The balanced, natural tone of the American basswood body allows your playing style and pickups to shine with clarity and warmth.

Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Pickups
Featuring a Fluence Modern Alnico neck pickup and a Ceramic bridge pickup, these humbuckers provide powerful attack, aggressive output, and virtually noise-free performance.

Fishman Fluence Voicing Switch
Switch instantly between two distinct tones—a vibrant, modern high-output sound and a clean, fluid voice—tailoring your sound to any style.

Gotoh MG-T Locking Machine Heads
Locking tuners deliver exceptional tuning stability and speed up string changes to keep you ready for any gig or session.

Mono Rail G2 Bridge
This innovative bridge isolates each string, improving resonance transfer and note clarity while supporting both string-through-body and top-loading options.

Luminescent Side Dots
Glow-in-the-dark fret markers ensure easy navigation of the fretboard in low-light conditions.

Ergonomic Contours and Design
- Sculpted elbow contour offers natural arm rest for comfort during long sessions.
- The innovative Alpha neck joint with a stainless steel oval plate enhances strength and upper fret access.
- Rear body contour angles the guitar for better fretboard visibility and reduced playing effort.
- Flat lower body edge prevents slippage when seated.
- Rear output jack minimises interference with playing posture.

Included
Protect your investment with the tailored Ibanez gig bag made specifically for the Alpha A527.

Specifications

• Neck: Parallel Wizard AS 5pc Maple/Walnut
• Scale Length: 691 mm (27.2”) on 7th string, 648 mm (25.5”) on 1st string
• Body: American Basswood
• Fretboard: Ebony with Mother of Pearl step off-set dot inlay
• Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Pickups: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico 8 (neck), Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic 8 (bridge)
• Controls: Fishman Fluence Voicing Switch
• Bridge: Mono Rail G2
• Machine Heads: Gotoh MG-T Locking
• Hardware: Black
• Additional Features: Luminescent side dots, ergonomic contours
• Included Accessories: Ibanez gig bag

Frequently Asked Questions ➤ What scale lengths does the Alpha A527 feature? The guitar features a 691 mm (27.2”) scale length on the 7th string and a 648 mm (25.5”) scale on the 1st string, optimised for comfortable playability across all strings. ➤ How does the Fishman Fluence voicing switch work? The voicing switch enables you to toggle between two tonal settings: a modern high-output active tone and a clean, crisp voice, offering great versatility for different musical styles. ➤ Is the Alpha A527 suitable for long playing sessions? Yes, the guitar’s ergonomic elbow and rear body contours are designed to enhance comfort and reduce fatigue during extended practice or performance. ➤ Does the Alpha A527 come with a case? Yes, it includes a specially designed Ibanez gig bag to protect the instrument during transport. ➤ What makes the Alpha neck joint unique? The Alpha neck joint uses a stainless steel oval plate and three screws, providing exceptional joint strength and improved access to the upper frets for better playability.

Outside the UK?

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Please also note that all our stock is sold for the UK market. If you are buying from outside the UK, please check that it is suitable for use in your country before purchase.

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