Modern eight-string control with balanced tension and comfort
The Ibanez A528 Alpha is built for players who demand clarity and control across extended range tunings. Its multi-scale design balances string tension from the low register through to the highs, keeping the feel consistent and the response tight. The Parallel Wizard AS neck maintains a slim, even profile with a subtle asymmetry that sits naturally in the hand, making wide stretches, fast passages, and technical techniques feel more intuitive.
An American basswood body provides a neutral, responsive foundation, while the ebony fretboard and jumbo stainless steel frets add snap, precision, and long-term durability. Fishman Fluence Modern pickups deliver multiple voicings, shifting from aggressive high-output tones to cleaner, more articulate sounds without noise. Alpha-series contours and the refined neck joint improve balance and upper-fret access for long, focused sessions.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the A528 is a confident eight-string built for modern players who value tone, stability, and thoughtful ergonomics.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Alpha |
| Body | American Basswood |
| Neck | 5pc Maple/Walnut |
| Neck Shape | Parallel Wizard AS-8 |
| Scale Length | 698mm (27.5") – 648mm (25.5") |
| Fingerboard, Radius | Ebony, 508mm (20") |
| Frets | 24, Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Nut Width | 48mm (1.89") |
| Machine Heads | Gotoh MG-T locking tuning machines |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico 9 (Neck), Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic 9 (Bridge) |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, 3-way pickup selector switch, Fishman Fluence Voicing switch |
| Bridge | Mono-rail G2 bridge, 10.8mm (0.425") string spacing |
| Gig Bag/Hard Case | Gig Bag Included |
(6043873)
| SKU | 6043873 |
| Barcode # | 4549763374837 |
| Brand | Ibanez |
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