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Ibanez ALT50FA-RDB Altstar Electro Acoustic Guitar in Red Doom Burst High Gloss
Featuring flamed Maple ‘Art Grain’ top, Sapele back & sides, Purpleheart fingerboard & Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp.
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Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
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If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: ALT50FA-RDB
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Product Description
The Ibanez ALT50FA Altstar is an electro acoustic built specifically with electric players in mind. With its slim, electric-style neck, compact Altstar body and tighter string spacing, it feels instantly familiar under the fingers while still delivering a full acoustic voice.
Featuring a Comfort Grip Maple neck with a 15.75 inch radius Purpleheart fingerboard, 25.5 inch scale and 22 large frets, the ALT50FA invites fast runs, big bends and modern chord voicings. The compact dreadnought-style body with a flamed Maple Art Grain top and Sapele back and sides offers a focused, bright tone that still has plenty of warmth in the mids, making it ideal for strumming, riffing and melodic picking alike.
Electric-style feel, acoustic inspiration
The Altstar concept is all about making the move from electric to acoustic feel effortless. The Comfort Grip Maple neck, 25.5 inch scale and 15.75 inch radius will feel very natural if you're used to modern electric guitars, while the slightly tighter 10.5 mm string spacing keeps chords and riffs feeling precise. The neck joint at the 16th fret also gives you far better upper fret access than a traditional acoustic, so lead lines and solos feel far less restricted.
Compact Altstar body with flamed Maple Art Grain top
The compact Altstar body shape is easier to handle than a full-size dreadnought, especially when playing seated or coming from a solidbody background. The flamed Maple Art Grain (Basswood) top adds visual flair with its dramatic figuring, while the Sapele back and sides provide a balanced, full-bodied acoustic tone. The result is a guitar that looks modern and distinctive, yet still delivers a satisfying, resonant acoustic sound.
Stage-ready electronics
The Ibanez undersaddle pickup captures the natural character of the guitar, giving you a clear and articulate sound when plugged in. Paired with the AEQ-2T preamp, you get straightforward control over your tone via bass and treble knobs, plus a handy onboard tuner that works even when the guitar is not plugged in. This makes it easy to get in tune and dial in a usable sound quickly, whether you are rehearsing, gigging or recording.
Player-focused hardware
Large frets make fast passages, bends and vibrato feel smooth and controlled, particularly if you are used to modern electric setups. The Purpleheart fingerboard and bridge not only look distinctive but also help transfer string vibration efficiently to the body for a natural, warm response. Ibanez Advantage bridge pins are designed to be easier to grip and seat correctly, making string changes quicker and more secure.
Features
- Electric-friendly neck & feel: The Comfort Grip Maple neck, 25.5 inch scale and 15.75 inch fingerboard radius create a familiar feel for electric players, making it easier to adapt your existing technique to acoustic playing without compromise.
- Compact Altstar body: A smaller Altstar body is more comfortable to hold and play, while the flamed Maple Art Grain top and burst finish gives a bold, modern look that stands out on stage or at home.
- Ibanez undersaddle pickup & AEQ-2T preamp: Built in electronics provide a clear, controllable amplified sound with bass and treble EQ plus an onboard tuner, so you are always ready to plug in and perform with minimal fuss.
- Player-focused components: Large frets, a Purpleheart fingerboard and bridge, and Ibanez Advantage bridge pins all work together to enhance playability, tuning stability and ease of maintenance, making this a reliable everyday instrument.
Specifications
Body
- Top Material: Flamed Maple Art Grain (Basswood)
- Side Material: Sapele
- Back Material: Sapele
- Body Shape: Altstar
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Soundhole Rosette: None
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Neck Profile: Comfort Grip
- Neck Joint: Screw Jointing (16th Fret Joint)
- Fingerboard Material: Purpleheart
- Fingerboard Radius: 15.75” (400 mm)
- Position Inlays: Sharktooth
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Type: Large
- Nut Type: Plastic
- Nut Width: 1.7” (43 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Hardware
- Bridge: Purpleheart
- Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage
- Saddle Material: Plastic
- Tuning Machines: Black Die-Cast (18:1 Gear Ratio)
Electronics
- Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle
- Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T with Onboard Tuner
- Controls: 1 Volume, Bass, Treble
- Other Switches: Tuner On/Off Switch
- Output Jack: 1/4"
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Ibanez IACS61C
- String Gauges: .010/.014/.023/.030/.039/.047
- Accessories: Hex Wrench, Saddle, Bridge Pin
