8-String

The Ibanez A528-IPT Alpha Iron Pewter is an uncompromising high-performance instrument designed specifically for modern progressive guitarists, djent players, and extended-range virtuosos. Featuring eight strings, an ergonomic American Basswood body, and an ultra-thin, 5-piece Parallel Wizard AS-8 maple/walnut neck, this electric guitar delivers maximum structural stability alongside ergonomic brilliance for complex riffing and high-speed solo work. Key Highlights for Progressive & Modern Metal Multi-Scale Architecture: A fanned scale length of 27.5" to 25.5" (698 mm – 648 mm) ensures perfectly balanced string tension, immaculate low-end intonation, and effortless playability. Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers: High-end active pickup system utilizing an Alnico magnet at the neck and a Ceramic magnet at the bridge for unparalleled note definition. 3-Way Fluence Voicing Control: Seamlessly toggle between three distinct sonic characters, ranging from brutal high-gain saturation to pristine, dynamic single-coil-like cleans. 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets: Wear-resistant frets seated on a premium Ebony fingerboard with a flat 508 mm radius offer a frictionless playing feel and monumental sustain. Mono-Rail G2 Bridge: Independent bridge structures isolate each string's vibration, completely eliminating cross-talk and maximizing individual note clarity. Technical Specifications and Features Feature / Property Specification Series Alpha Series Number of Strings 8-String Body Shape & Material Modern Double Cut, American Basswood Neck Construction Parallel Wizard AS-8, 5-piece (Maple/Walnut), ultra-flat profile Scale Length (Multi-Scale) 698 mm – 648 mm (27.5" – 25.5") Fingerboard & Radius Ebony, 508 mm radius Frets & Inlays 24 Jumbo (Stainless Steel), Mother of Pearl Step Off-Set Dots Nut Material & Width Plastic, 48 mm nut width Pickups Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico (Neck) / Ceramic (Bridge) Controls Volume, Tone, 3-Way Pickup Selector, 3-Way Fluence Voicing Switch Hardware & Bridge Black, Mono-rail G2 Bridge, Standard Tuners Factory Strings D'Addario EXL120-8 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065) Color & Finish Iron Pewter (IPT) Included Accessories High-quality Gigbag included Expert Perspective: The Ultimate Weapon for Low-End Architects From an audio engineering and performance standpoint, the Ibanez A528-IPT represents a masterclass in modern guitar building. The multi-scale design completely eliminates the flabbiness often associated with the low F# and B strings on standard instruments, ensuring punchy transients. The absolute clarity driven by the active Fishman Fluence circuit makes this guitar an essential asset for intricate polyrhythms and sweep-picking patterns, maintaining perfect separation even through dense high-gain amplification stacks. Buy the Versatile Ibanez A528-IPT for Studio and Stage If you are looking to redefine your sonic identity and want an extended-range guitar built with tour-grade hardware, you should buy the Ibanez A528-IPT. Despite its broad fretboard, the ultra-slim Parallel Wizard neck profile feels fast and accessible, while the stainless steel frets promise decades of reliable performance. The included gigbag ensures your investment stays scratch-free during transit between high-profile tracking sessions and live tour dates.