{"product_id":"ibanez-alpha-a527","title":"Ibanez Alpha A527 Iron Pewter (New)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs its very name, ALPHA, signifies a beginning, this Ibanez series is no exception. The Ibanez Alpha is forged for the modern, cutting-edge guitar player, boasting an array of truly unique and contemporary features. Its ergonomically designed body silhouette and contours deliver an unprecedented, immersive playing experience. The Ibanez Alpha won't just change how you approach playing; it will open completely new horizons for your music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eParallel Wizard AS 5pc Maple\/Walnut neck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThis Parallel Wizard AS neck has a more rounded shape towards the bass side, while retaining its even thickness of the 21mm across all positions. This asymmetric shape provides a more comfortable grip and natural feel that makes techniques like sweeping and string skipping much easier. The combination Maple\/Walnut neck offers tonal clarity and superior attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eEbony fretboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eEbony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eJumbo Stainless Steel frets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eStainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response and effortless articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eAmerican Basswood body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThe American Basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eFishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Alnico \/ Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Ceramic pickups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThe Fishman® Fluence™ Modern Humbucker pickups provide an aggressive tone and a powerful attack without excess noise.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eGotoh® MG-T locking machine heads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThe Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eMono-rail G2 bridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThe Mono-rail design transfers string resonance to the body while limiting string-to-string interference and provides superb note separation; The innovative Ibanez Mono-rail G2 bridge is also capable of string-through or top-loading string installation.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eFishman® Fluence™ Voicing switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThe Voicing switch allows the pickups to switch from a modern, active high output sound to a crisp, clean and fluid sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eErgonomic Elbow contour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThe Alpha's elbow contour is sculpted to form a slight scoop right where the player's arm touches the body. This design improves playing position and comfort which helps further stabilize the picking hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eNeck Joint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThe Alpha series features an innovative, three-screw neck joint design, which utilizes two screws mounted within an oval-shaped stainless-steel plate and one additional screw driven directly from the body into the neck. This unique construction ensures joint strength while improving access to the high frets and enhancing overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eErgonomic rear body contour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThe upper side of the body back has a long sculpted contour running the full length of the upper horn. This design naturally angles the guitar slightly upward when held against the player's body, which also angles the fretboard. This angle efficiently enhances fretboard visibility and the guitar's playability, requiring minimal effort from the player and allowing for more focus on playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eFlat body edge (lower side)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThe lower side of the body is made flat and wide, providing a large and stable contact area between the guitar and the player's leg, preventing the guitar from unwanted movement or slippage, while playing sitting down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eRear output jack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThe output jack is precisely positioned to ensure that it does not hinder performance, no matter the player's posture or playing orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rt_cf_it_title_align ta_left fw_bold rt_cf_it_title fs_large_s\"\u003eLuminescent side dot inlays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eThe luminescent side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eSerial #I251209390\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ta_left fs_middle_s mod-spacer rt_cf_it_text rt_cf_it_text_align\"\u003eWeight: 6.6lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-pKe9X1Nt6o?si=b8bQQvtf6XSFp8SK\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":" Black Mountain Guitar Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47301440143529,"sku":null,"price":1899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/3536\/6313\/files\/ibanez-alpha-a527-iron-pewter.jpg?v=1785523583","url":"https:\/\/blackmountainguitar.com\/products\/ibanez-alpha-a527","provider":" Black Mountain Guitar Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}