electric · solidbody
Alpha A527
| Maker | Ibanez |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan (Hoshino Gakki) |
| Type | electric · solidbody |
| Introduced | 2026 |
| Price | USD 1899 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1908 (Hoshino) / brand since 1930s |
| Status | current |
A seven-string multi-scale electric from Ibanez's new Alpha line, launched at NAMM 2026 for progressive and djent players.
Watch
Leon Todd's clip covers his time with the new Ibanez Alpha, and B's Music Shop compares the seven-string A527 with the eight-string A528.
Why it matters
The Alpha line is a new multi-scale platform Ibanez launched at NAMM 2026, and the A527 is its seven-string model. It pairs a basswood body and a maple/walnut neck with an ebony fingerboard, Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers and a Mono-rail fixed bridge. It is listed at $1,899 as of September 2026, while the eight-string A528 is $1,999.99.
Note
Ibanez's all-new Alpha line, launched at NAMM 2026, is a modern multi-scale platform aimed at progressive and djent players. The A527 is the 7-string model; an 8-string A528 sells for $1,999.99.
Specifications
- basswood body
- maple/walnut neck
- ebony fingerboard
- 7-string
- multi-scale (fanned-fret) design
- Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers
- Mono-rail fixed bridge
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: Parallel Wizard AS-7
Before you buy
- $1,899 as of September 2026, against $1,999.99 for the eight-string A528
- the fanned-fret layout changes where the scale length sits across the neck, so try one first
- Fishman Fluence Modern pickups are active and need a battery
Other opinions
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B's Music Shop · 2026-02 · 797 views
“Today I’m checking out the brand-new Ibanez Alpha Series guitars, including the A527 7-string and A528 8-string.”
compares the A527 against the A528