Ibanez A528CMG Alpha A Series 8-String - Coral Mirage

Overview

The Ibanez A528CMG Alpha A Series 8-String in Coral Mirage is a purpose-built extended-range instrument designed for players who demand speed, precision, and massive tonal flexibility. Combining a striking modern aesthetic with a multi-scale neck, premium Fishman Fluence electronics, stainless steel frets, and individual Mono-rail bridge pieces, the A528CMG is engineered to keep all eight strings articulate and controlled across everything from intricate clean passages to crushing high-gain work.

At the heart of the A528CMG is Ibanez's Parallel Wizard AS-8 five-piece maple/walnut neck. Its multi-scale design spans from 25.5" to 27.5", maintaining a familiar response on the upper strings while providing the additional tension and definition needed for the extended bass range. The ebony fingerboard features a flat 508mm radius, 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, and elegant mother-of-pearl Step offset dot inlays, creating a fast and precise playing surface ideally suited to technical modern styles.

An American basswood body provides a balanced tonal foundation, while a pair of Fishman Fluence Modern nine-string humbuckers handles the electronics. An Alnico 9 model in the neck position provides powerful, articulate warmth, while a Ceramic 9 bridge pickup delivers the tight attack and aggressive definition needed to keep complex chords and low-register riffs clear under heavy gain.

Ibanez's Mono-rail G2 bridge uses individual bridge units for each string, providing solid string isolation and a clean, streamlined feel while accommodating the guitar's multi-scale geometry. Factory tuning extends down to F#, with D'Addario EXL120-8 strings providing a balanced .009-.065 gauge set across the instrument's eight-string range.

Finished in eye-catching Coral Mirage with black hardware, the Ibanez A528CMG Alpha A Series is a serious modern performance instrument for progressive metal, technical playing, extended-range composition, and players looking to explore well beyond the boundaries of a conventional six-string guitar.

Highlights

• Alpha A Series 8-string electric guitar
• Striking Coral Mirage finish
• American basswood body
• Multi-scale design for optimized tension and response
• 25.5" to 27.5" scale range
• Parallel Wizard AS-8 five-piece maple/walnut neck
• Ebony fingerboard
• 508mm fingerboard radius
• 24 jumbo stainless steel frets
• Mother-of-pearl Step offset dot inlays
• Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico 9 neck pickup
• Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic 9 bridge pickup
• Active electronics
• Mono-rail G2 bridge
• Individual bridge design for all eight strings
• 10.8mm string spacing
• Factory tuned down to F#
• D'Addario EXL120-8 strings
• Black hardware

Specifications

Body

• Series: Alpha A
• Model: A528CMG
• Number of Strings: 8
• Body Material: American Basswood
• Finish: Coral Mirage

Neck

• Neck Type: Parallel Wizard AS-8
• Neck Construction: 5-Piece Maple/Walnut
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Step Offset Dots
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Type: Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Fingerboard Radius: 508mm
• Multi-Scale Length: 698mm / 27.5" to 648mm / 25.5"
• Nut Width: 55mm
• Width at 24th Fret: 78mm
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 21mm
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 21mm

Hardware

• Bridge: Mono-rail G2
• String Spacing: 10.8mm
• Hardware Color: Black
• Strings: D'Addario EXL120-8
• String Gauges: .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .054 / .065

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico 9
• Neck Pickup Type: Active / Alnico
• Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic 9
• Bridge Pickup Type: Active / Ceramic

Tuning

• Factory Tuning: F#–B–E–A–D–G–B–E
• 8th String: F#
• 7th String: B
• 6th String: E
• 5th String: A
• 4th String: D
• 3rd String: G
• 2nd String: B
• 1st String: E

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