Ibanez has historically offered acoustic instruments that electric guitarists would find inviting and easy to play. Altstar models are the perfect option for the aspiring electric guitar player with a drive to explore the world of acoustic guitars. The Altstar series features a compact dreadnought body, 15.7” fingerboard radius, tighter string spacing and 25.5” scale neck, all designed to offer electric guitarists a seamless transition to acoustic playing. The single-cut Altstar also features a neck joint at the 16th fret, rather than the 12th fret, affording unparalleled upper fret access. Whether you’re just looking to delve into the world of acoustic guitars, or you are seeking a quieter practice option while maintaining an electric guitar feel, this is your axe!

Features 

• Large frets
  
• Purpleheart fretboard
  
• Purpleheart bridge
  
• Comfort Grip Maple neck
  
• Ibanez AEQ-2T preamp w/Onboard tuner
  
• Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins

Specifications 

Body
Body Shape: Altstar
Top Material: Flamed Maple Art Grain (Basswood)
Back Material: Sapele
Sides Material: Sapele
Bracing: X-M Bracing
Body Binding: Rounded Body Edge Binding
Length: 18 1/8"
Width: 14 5/8"
Max Depth: 4 3/8"

Neck
Neck Type: Comfort Grip Maple
Scale Length: 648mm / 25.5"
Fretboard Material: Purpleheart
Inlay: Sharktooth
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Width: 43mm
Width at 16th Fret: 55mm
Thickness at 1st Fret: 20mm
Thickness at 7th Fret: 21mm
Radius: 400mmR

Electronics
Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle
Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-2T Preamp with Onboard Tuner
Output Jack: 1/4" Output
Battery: 9V x1

Hardware
Bridge: Purpleheart
Bridge Pins: Ibanez Advantage™
String Spacing: 10.5mm
Tuning Machines: Black Die-Cast Tuners (18:1 Gear Ratio)
Strings: Ibanez IACS61C
String Gauge: .010 / .014 / .023 / .030 / .039 / .047
Factory Tuning: 1E 2B 3G 4D 5A 6E