If you haven’t seen Ibanez’s very angular Alpha model, check out their demo featuring guitarist Alessandro Zilio! It’s chunky as hell and pretty appealing – though I think that’s just the guitar’s finish. Get the Ibanez Alpha Series here for $1,899 and $1,999, and keep up with all our Ibanez coverage right here!
According to Ibanez, the Alpha models were “engineered from the ground up,” blending cutting-edge features with a strong focus on comfort, balance and tonal optimization. At the heart of the guitars is a Basswood body shaped for extreme ergonomics, complete with a forearm contour and an innovative lower-body carve designed to remain comfortable whether seated or standing.
The body is paired with a Parallel Wizard AS neck, constructed from five pieces of Walnut and Maple. This neck design is built for stability and speed, while a newly developed three-bolt neck joint improves upper-fret access and overall joint strength.
A back-mounted output jack further cleans up the instrument’s stage profile, reinforcing the Alpha’s sleek, modern aesthetic.
Electronics are handled by Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers across both models, delivering the clarity, output and consistency that have become a hallmark of contemporary metal tones. A dedicated Fluence Voicing switch expands the tonal palette, allowing players to move between aggressive high-gain voices and more articulate, refined sounds.
True to modern prog expectations, the Alpha Series also embraces multi-scale construction. The seven-string model spans from 27.2″ to 25.5″, while the eight-string extends from 27.5″ to 25.5″, offering tighter low-end response and improved string tension balance across extended ranges.
