Ibanez A528-CMG Alpha Coral Mirage

Innovative 8-String Power - Now With Perfect Ergonomics!

The Ibanez A528 Alpha is the modern flagship for progressive guitarists who demand technical precision, outstanding tone and exceptional playability. With a perfectly balanced ergonomic design, powerful active pickups and premium hardware, this guitar gives you everything you need for the studio, the stage and creative inspiration.

Ergonomic Design for Maximum Comfort

The Alpha series was created to redefine the playing feel. With an ergonomic elbow contour, a clever rear body contour (Alpha) and a flat lower edge, the guitar sits perfectly against the body—seated or standing. The specially shaped Alpha neck joint improves access to the upper frets and provides stability and ideal balance. The rear-mounted output jack preserves your freedom of movement on stage.

Parallel Wizard AS Neck - Fast, Precise, Comfortable

The five-piece Parallel Wizard AS neck of maple and walnut delivers extreme stability and outstanding playability. The constant 21 mm neck thickness and asymmetric profile promote a natural hand position that makes long playing sessions effortless. Paired with the ebony fretboard and 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, you get a silky response, clear articulation and a brilliant overtone spectrum.

Powerful Fishman Fluence Pickups

At the heart of the Alpha is a set of Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers—Alnico at the neck and Ceramic at the bridge. These active pickups provide either punchy high-output tones or transparent, open cleans. Thanks to the voicing switch, you can flip between aggressive power and finely defined clarity in an instant—ideal for styles from metal to fusion.

Precise Hardware for Professional Performance

The mono-rail G2 bridge ensures maximum vibration transfer, clear string separation and excellent intonation. Gotoh MG-T locking tuners keep the guitar in tune even under heavy use and enable lightning-fast string changes. Bright side dots keep you oriented even on dark stages. The included gigbag reliably protects your instrument during transport.

Experience the new dimension of the modern 8-string guitar with the Ibanez Alpha — get yours now!