Ibanez / A528-CMG (Coral Mirage) 8-string [ALPHA Series]

★2026 New Series “ALPHA” 8-String Model for the modern, cutting-edge guitar player
Introducing “ALPHA,” a new series from Ibanez designed for today’s modern metal players!!

Features
8-string, multi-scale design
“Parallel Wizard AS-8” Shape 5-Piece Maple/Walnut Neck
This neck is crafted from a 5-piece maple and walnut combination, designed to prioritize natural sound while ensuring structural strength.
The neck features an asymmetrical shape that gently curves toward the low strings, while maintaining a uniform thickness of 21mm along its entire length.
It is designed to provide a natural grip that facilitates technical playing techniques such as sweep picking and skipping.

Ebony Fingerboard
Characterized by a quick attack and rich sustain.

American Basswood Body
American basswood is used for its natural, flat sound without any harshness.

Jumbo-sized stainless steel frets
These frets are easy to maintain, offer a quick attack, provide excellent separation when playing chords, and produce a clear tone when playing single notes.
Jumbo-sized frets are used, allowing for light fingering and making them ideal for playing fast passages and smooth bends.

Fishman Pickup* Uses a 006P battery (9V)
Equipped with a Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickup that achieves an aggressive tone and powerful attack while minimizing noise to the absolute minimum.
The Fishman Fluence Voicing switch allows you to select from the following voicing options:

Fishman Fluence 3-Voice Alnico
Voice 1: A high-output sound with a round, full body, offering excellent dynamics and picking nuances.
Voice 2: A clean, focused, and crisp tone ideal for the neck position.
Voice 3: A crystal-clear, glass-like single-coil sound.

Fishman Fluence 3-Voice Ceramic
Voice 1: A high-output sound characterized by a sharp attack and tight bass.
Voice 2: An organic, punchy, passive-like tone.
Voice 3: A bright, clear, and well-defined single-coil sound.

Ibanez Original “Mono-rail G2” Bridge
A newly developed bridge featuring an independent string structure.
The independent structure for each string minimizes interference from other strings while transmitting string vibration directly to the body.
It features a recessed design for a low profile.
This innovative bridge supports both through-body and on-body string routing.
It features brass saddles that deliver clear tone and excellent sustain.

Gotoh MG-T Locking Machine Heads
Designed for ease of string changes, this model features Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads, renowned for their tuning stability.
The design allows you to easily lock the strings in place by turning the dial.
Accessories: Dedicated gig bag, adjustment wrench
Serial Number: I260207796
Weight: 3.15 kg
JAN: 4549763374851

Neck type: Parallel Wizard AS-85pc Maple/Walnut neck
Top/Back/Body: American Basswood body
Fretboard: Ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl step-offset dot inlays
Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Number of frets: 24
Bridge: Mono-rail G2 bridge
String spacing: 10.8 mm
Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence™ Modern Humbucker Alnico 9 (H) neck pickup (Active/Alnico)
Bridge pickup: Fishman FluenceTM Modern Humbucker Ceramic 9 (H) bridge pickup (Active/Ceramic)
Factory tuning: E1, B2, G3, D4, A5, E6, B7, F#8
Strings: D'Addario EXL120-8
String gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065
Hardware Color: Black

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