Ibanez Altstar ALT50FA Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Compact dreadnought single-cut body
- 25.5 inch scale, 15.7 inch fingerboard radius
- Neck joint at the 16th fret
- Ibanez undersaddle pickup, AEQ-2T preamp with tuner
- Comfort Grip maple neck, Purpleheart fretboard
- Sapele back and sides, nickel strings
- 7.4 pounds, 42 x 18.5 x 6 inches
- 1 year limited warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact single-cut acoustic-electric made to feel like an electric guitar, with upper fret access and onboard preamp. Some listing text refers to a bass, so check the details.
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ASIN: B0GGCX6RBDModel: ALT50FACategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
A practice room or small stage suits the Ibanez Altstar, a compact dreadnought with a single-cut body, tighter string spacing and a flatter fingerboard. The neck joint is placed further along, which opens up the upper frets for lead playing.
An easy transition from electric is the reason to look: neck shape, string spacing and radius follow electric guitar habits. The limit is a messy listing, with the top material described three ways and bass wording borrowed from another product.
Who it's for
A player who works at home and wants an acoustic with electric-style comfort will like the compact body and the onboard preamp. Buyers who want to verify materials should confirm the top wood with the seller first.
Pros and cons
- Electric-style neck and spacing
- Upper fret access from joint position
- Undersaddle pickup with tuning preamp
- Advantage bridge pins
- Top material listed inconsistently
- Compact body is quieter
- Listing mixes in bass wording
Performance notes
A shorter body and tighter string spacing feel familiar to electric players, and the flatter fingerboard radius helps bending. The undersaddle pickup reproduces the acoustic sound, and the preamp adjusts bass and treble. The tuner works even when the guitar is not plugged in.
Specifications
| Brand | Ibanez |
|---|---|
| Model | ALT50FA |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25.5 incheshigher than 54% of 77 acoustic-electric guitars |
| Item weight | 7.4 poundshigher than 55% of 61 acoustic-electric guitars |
| Item dimensions | 42 x 18.5 x 6 inches |
| Instrument Size | Compact dreadnought, single-cut |
| Construction & materials | |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Fretboard Material Type | Purpleheart |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| Color | Blue Doom Burst |
| Back Material Type | Sapele |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Bridge pins, die-cast tuners |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Ibanez undersaddle |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Fingerboard Radius | 15.7 inches |
| Electronics | AEQ-2T with onboard tuner |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Ibanez Altstar an electric guitar?
No. It is an acoustic-electric with a compact dreadnought body, designed so electric players feel at home.
Can the tuner be used unplugged?
Yes. The description says the preamp lets the built-in tuner run without the instrument being plugged in.
What is the top wood on the Altstar?
The listing names sapele, maple and basswood in different places, so confirm with the seller.