Ibanez Altstar | Electro Acoustic | Night Blue Metallic High Gloss

The Ibanez Altstar guitar series is designed specifically for electric guitarists eager to explore the acoustic world without losing the feel they're used to. With a slimmer dreadnought body, narrow string spacing, and a 15.7" fingerboard radius, it offers a smooth, familiar playing experience. The 25.5" scale neck and cutaway at the 16th fret make upper fret access easy, perfect for lead work and comfortable transitions.

Whether you're looking for a quieter practice option or simply expanding your sound, the Altstar is a top choice. Blending electric-style playability with full acoustic tone, it's the ideal gateway for players ready to make the switch.

Unique Body Design

The dreadnought-sized slimmer body is crafted with a spruce top for brightness matched with Sapele back and sides for a balanced tone with shimmering sustain. Its unique styling is created to appeal to guitarists who love their electrics but fancy dipping into the acoustic world.

Its cutaway design allows electric guitarists to do what they love: play solos. It has easy upper fret access for performing high-pitched solo work. It arrives in a Night Blue Metallic High Gloss finish that will set you apart on stage.

Easy Play Neck

The Altstar stands out with its easy-play maple neck, shaped for comfort to give electric guitarists a familiar feel when transitioning to acoustic playing. Its ergonomic profile supports a smooth technique, letting you focus fully on your performance.

Paired with a 15.75" radius rosewood fretboard and 22 frets, the Altstar offers a responsive surface for effortless movement across the strings. Whether blending styles or broadening your musical range, this guitar is built for comfort and versatility.

Premium Electronics

The Altstar electro-acoustic guitar features a premium Ibanez under-saddle pickup, expertly engineered to capture the guitar's rich resonance and tonal detail. Positioned beneath the saddle, this component faithfully translates the natural vibrations of each string into a clear, balanced output, ideal for live performances or at-home practice sessions.

Enhancing its versatile electronics is the Ibanez AEQ-2UT preamp system, complete with an integrated tuner for quick and precise adjustments. With easy access to volume, bass, and treble controls, you can shape your sound to suit any setting. The built-in tuner switch ensures you stay pitch-perfect wherever you play, making the Altstar a reliable choice for musicians who value tone and convenience.