Detail 01
27.2"–25.5" multi-scale
The scale length varies from the low to high strings to help maintain consistent string tension.
Product detailSKU #1500000469097
IbanezAlpha A527 Multi-Scale 7-String Electric Guitar - Nebula Shift
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A modern multi-scale 7-string built around consistent tension, a uniform-feel neck, and Fishman Fluence Modern voicing control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a 7-string with a 27.2"–25.5" multi-scale layout
- Players who prefer a bolt-on Parallel Wizard AS neck with a uniform 0.83" thickness
- Players wanting Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers with a voicing switch
- Progressive playing, studio work, and modern guitar applications
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for a 6-string guitar
- Left-handed players
- Players who do not want a multi-scale instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Parallel Wizard AS neck
Its asymmetric profile has a slightly rounder bass-side contour, with a stated 0.83" thickness at the 1st and 12th frets.
Detail 03
Fishman Fluence voicing switch
It switches between a high-output modern voice and a cleaner, more fluid tone.
Detail 04
Mono-rail G2 bridge
Each string mounts independently; the bridge supports string-through-body and top-loading setups.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed 7-string with a 27.2"–25.5" multi-scale layout.
- 02The supplied string gauges are .009 through .059.
- 03It includes an Ibanez gig bag, multi tool, and hex wrench.
- 04The neck uses a 15.75"-radius ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo stainless steel frets.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What pickups does the Alpha A527 use?
It has a Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico 8 humbucker in the neck and a Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic 8 humbucker in the bridge.
02Does the Alpha A527 have a multi-scale neck?
Yes. Its multi-scale layout is 27.2"–25.5".
03How many frets does it have?
It has 24 jumbo stainless steel frets.
04What comes with the guitar?
An Ibanez gig bag, multi tool, and hex wrench are supplied.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Neck pickup
- Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker - Alnico 8
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
- Bridge pickup
- Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker - ceramic 8
- Additional switching
- Fishman Fluence voicing switch
6 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Scale Length
- 27.2"–25.5"
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of strings
- 7
- Number of frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 7
15 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Ibanez Mono-rail G2
- Body construction
- Solidbody
- Neck construction
- Bolt-on
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Nut material
- Plastic
- Finish color
- Iron Pewter
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Body Material
- American basswood
- Neck finish
- Satin polyurethane
- Neck Wood
- 5-piece maple/walnut
- Body wood
- American basswood
- Neck wood
- 5-piece maple/walnut
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Hardware finish
- Black
- Body finish
- Gloss polyurethane
1 detailsSize & weight
- Scale length
- 27.2"–25.5"
26 detailsOther
- Configuration
- HH
- Side dots
- Luminescent
- Neck profile
- Parallel Wizard AS
- Product type
- 7-string electric guitar
- Model number
- A527
- Body contour
- Ergonomic elbow contour
- String spacing
- 0.43"
- Korena Special
- false
- Tuning machines
- Gotoh MG-T locking
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Frets
- Jumbo stainless steel
- Radius
- 15.75"
- Inlays
- Mother-of-pearl step offset dot
- Case
- Gig bag
- Accessories
- Multi tool, hex wrench
- Tier
- new
- Controls
- Master volume, master tone
- Category Source
- detail
- Material
- Ebony
- Strings
- .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042, .059
- Switching
- 3-position lever switch
- Series
- Alpha
- Country of origin
- Indonesia
- Product Type
- 7-string electric guitar
- Bridge type
- Ibanez Mono-rail G2
- Source Id
- site51500000469097
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