Description
The Ibanez ALT50FA Altstar is built specifically for electric players who want to explore acoustic territory without feeling lost. This one's designed with electric guitar ergonomics in mind-a 15.7" fingerboard radius, tighter string spacing, and that familiar 25.5" scale length that'll feel natural if you're coming from a Strat or similar electric. The single-cutaway body with neck joint at the 16th fret gives you upper fret access that most acoustics can't match, making it a solid choice for lead players who don't want to sacrifice playability.
The flamed maple art grain top over basswood gives this guitar a striking look, while the sapele back and sides deliver warm mids with enough brightness to cut through. The purpleheart fretboard and bridge add some visual flair and contribute to the overall tonal character. What makes this really practical is the built-in Ibanez undersaddle pickup paired with their AEQ-2T preamp-simple bass and treble controls plus an onboard tuner that works even when unplugged. If you're planning to plug in for gigs or recording, it's ready to go without needing aftermarket electronics.
The Comfort Grip maple neck profile lives up to its name, staying smooth and fast whether you're fingerpicking or strumming hard. We've found these Altstars to be well-built and reliable, with Ibanez's Advantage bridge pins that actually make string changes easier instead of a wrestling match. The compact dreadnought body size keeps it manageable while still giving you enough projection for acoustic playing. It's a thoughtful design that bridges the gap between electric and acoustic without compromising either side.
Specifications:
- Body: Compact dreadnought with single cutaway
- Top: Flamed Maple Art Grain (Basswood)
- Back and Sides: Sapele
- Neck: Comfort Grip Maple
- Fretboard: Purpleheart
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fretboard Radius: 15.7"
- Neck Joint: 16th fret
- Bridge: Purpleheart
- Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle
- Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T with onboard tuner
- Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage
Sku: ALT50FARDB
The flamed maple art grain top over basswood gives this guitar a striking look, while the sapele back and sides deliver warm mids with enough brightness to cut through. The purpleheart fretboard and bridge add some visual flair and contribute to the overall tonal character. What makes this really practical is the built-in Ibanez undersaddle pickup paired with their AEQ-2T preamp-simple bass and treble controls plus an onboard tuner that works even when unplugged. If you're planning to plug in for gigs or recording, it's ready to go without needing aftermarket electronics.
The Comfort Grip maple neck profile lives up to its name, staying smooth and fast whether you're fingerpicking or strumming hard. We've found these Altstars to be well-built and reliable, with Ibanez's Advantage bridge pins that actually make string changes easier instead of a wrestling match. The compact dreadnought body size keeps it manageable while still giving you enough projection for acoustic playing. It's a thoughtful design that bridges the gap between electric and acoustic without compromising either side.
Specifications:
- Body: Compact dreadnought with single cutaway
- Top: Flamed Maple Art Grain (Basswood)
- Back and Sides: Sapele
- Neck: Comfort Grip Maple
- Fretboard: Purpleheart
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fretboard Radius: 15.7"
- Neck Joint: 16th fret
- Bridge: Purpleheart
- Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle
- Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T with onboard tuner
- Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage
Sku: ALT50FARDB
