Description
Ibanez has a long-standing reputation for crafting acoustic instruments that feel welcoming and effortless for electric guitarists to pick up. For those motivated to branch out into the acoustic realm, the Altstar series serves as an ideal gateway. Every detail is engineered to ensure a smooth transition, including a compact dreadnought shape, a 15.7-inch fingerboard radius, a 25.5-inch scale neck, and narrower string spacing. This single-cutaway model even shifts the neck joint to the 16th fret instead of the traditional 12th, granting you exceptional access to the upper register. Whether you are eager to explore acoustic sounds for the first time or simply need a lower-volume practice tool that preserves the familiar feel of your electric guitar, this instrument is the perfect choice for you.
Features
- Comfort Grip Maple neck
The Comfort Grip Maple Neck contour provides superior playability.
- Purpleheart fretboard
The Purpleheart fretboard emphasizes the beauty and the rich tonal character of this guitar.
- Large frets
The large frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for phrasing involving a series of quick, successive notes.
- Flamed Maple Art Grain (Basswood) top
The Flamed Maple Art Grain (Basswood) top displaying a gorgeous wood grain.
- Sapele back and sides
Sapele back and sides offer a full-bodied and warm mid-range and a bright tone.
- Ibanez Undersaddle pickup
The Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup accurately reproduces the acoustic nature of the guitar.
- Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp w/Onboard tuner
The AEQ-2T preamp is specifically-designed to adjust the frequencies of a bass and a treble, and allows operation of the built-in tuner without the instrument being plugged in.
- Purpleheart bridge
The Purpleheart bridge transfers string vibration directly to the body, delivering a natural and warm tone.
- Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins
These pins really are an advantage over old-fashioned pins. Advantage™ pins are easier to take out and easier to put in than standard pins. A special bulb-shaped end makes the pin easy to grip and also prevents the pin from being pushed in too far. Best of all, with Advantage™ the pin and string stay put.
Special Features
- Large frets
The large frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for phrasing involving a series of quick, successive notes.
Specifications
- body shape Altstar body
- top Flamed Maple Art Grain (Basswood) top
- back & sides Sapele back & Sapele sides
- neck Comfort GripMaple neck
- fretboard Purpleheart fretboard
- bridge Purpleheart bridge
- inlay Sharktooth inlay
- tuning machine Black Die-cast tuners (18:1 gear ratio)
- number of frets 22
- bridge pins Ibanez Advantage™
- strings Ibanez IACS61C
- string gauge .010/.014/.023/.030/.039/.047
- string space 10.5mm
- factory tuning 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
- pickup Ibanez Undersaddle
- preamp Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp w/Onboard tuner
- output jack 1/4" output
- battery 9V x1
NECK DIMENSIONS
Scale : 648mm/25.5"
a : Width 43mm at NUT
b : Width 55mm at 16F
c : Thickness 20mm at 1F
d : Thickness 21mm at 7F
Radius : 400mmR
BODY DIMENSIONS
a : Length 18 1/8"
b : Width 14 5/8"
c : Max Depth 4 3/8"
PREAMP
ALT50FA's preamp diagram
OTHER FEATURES
Recommended Bag
IAB540-BK
Large frets
- SKU
- 6043974
- Model #
- ALT50FA-BDB
- Brand
- Ibanez
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