Ibanez Altstar ALT50FA Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Red Doom Burst
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An acoustic-electric built for electric players — 25.5" scale, flatter 15.7" radius, tighter strings, and a 16th-fret neck joint for real upper-fret access. Stunning Flamed Maple Art Grain top in Red Doom Burst.
Ibanez Altstar ALT50FA Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Red Doom Burst
A bold-looking acoustic-electric built specifically for electric guitarists — 25.5" scale, flatter 15.7" radius, tighter string spacing, 16th-fret neck joint, and a stunning Flamed Maple Art Grain top in Red Doom Burst.
A Smart Fit For You
The Altstar ALT50FA solves the most common complaint electric players have about most acoustic guitars — that they feel like a completely different instrument. Ibanez engineered this one to feel familiar in the hands of someone coming from a Strat, Tele, or shred-friendly electric. The 25.5-inch scale length is exactly what most electric players already use, the flatter 15.7-inch fingerboard radius makes bending and complex chord shapes easier, the tighter string spacing translates directly from electric-guitar muscle memory, and the neck joint at the 16th fret instead of the traditional 12th gives you real upper-fret access for lead playing. Wrap all of that in a compact dreadnought body with a striking Flamed Maple Art Grain top in Red Doom Burst, sapele back and sides for warm midrange, a Comfort Grip maple neck, and an Ibanez undersaddle pickup with the AEQ-2T preamp (bass, treble, onboard tuner), and you've got an acoustic-electric that genuinely invites electric players to explore acoustic territory without the learning curve.
Key Highlights
- Designed specifically for electric guitarists transitioning to acoustic
- Compact dreadnought body with single Venetian cutaway
- Eye-catching Flamed Maple Art Grain top in Red Doom Burst high-gloss finish
- 25.5" scale length — matches Stratocaster and Telecaster scale
- 15.7" fingerboard radius — flatter than most acoustics for easier bends
- Tighter string spacing for familiar feel coming from electric guitar
- 16th-fret neck joint for genuine upper-fret access
- 22 frets — full electric-style range
- Comfort Grip maple neck contour for fast, smooth playability
- Purpleheart fingerboard with sharktooth inlays
- Purpleheart bridge for natural tone transfer
- Sapele back and sides for warm mids and bright highs
- Ibanez undersaddle pickup for natural amplified tone
- AEQ-2T preamp with bass, treble, volume, and onboard tuner
- Tuner works without plugging in — battery powered
- Black die-cast tuners with 18:1 gear ratio for precise tuning
- Ibanez Advantage bridge pins for easier string changes
- Tri-oval soundhole with white binding
- 1/4" stereo output jack
Why You'll Love It
Features
A 25.5" scale, 15.7" radius, 16th-fret neck joint, Comfort Grip maple neck, Flamed Maple Art Grain top, sapele back and sides, purpleheart fingerboard and bridge, sharktooth inlays, Ibanez undersaddle pickup, AEQ-2T preamp with onboard tuner, 18:1 ratio tuners, and Advantage bridge pins.
Advantages
This is the rare acoustic-electric that an electric player can pick up and immediately feel at home on. The familiar scale length, flatter radius, tighter spacing, and upper-fret access mean you don't have to relearn your playing — you just adapt to the acoustic tone, not the geometry.
Benefits
You open up a whole new sonic palette without losing your technique. Whether you're adding acoustic textures to your existing songs, exploring fingerstyle or singer-songwriter writing, or just want a quieter practice option that still feels like home — the Altstar lets you do it without fighting the instrument.
Great Fit For
- Electric guitarists exploring acoustic territory for the first time
- Lead players who want upper-fret access on an acoustic
- Singer-songwriters coming from an electric guitar background
- Studio players adding acoustic textures to electric-based productions
- Worship guitarists switching between electric and acoustic sets
- Modern rock and pop players who want striking stage looks
- Anyone wanting a quieter practice option that still feels like home
- Players drawn to bold finishes like the Red Doom Burst
Sound and Feel
The Altstar's tonewood combination is intentionally balanced for crossover use. The Flamed Maple Art Grain top (over a basswood core) adds clarity and definition with a touch of brightness, and the sapele back and sides bring in the warm midrange and full body that keep the guitar from sounding thin or boxy. Acoustically, it has enough projection for songwriting, practice, and small unplugged gatherings without being overpowering. Plugged in, the Ibanez undersaddle pickup paired with the AEQ-2T preamp delivers a natural piezo voice with usable EQ shaping — the bass and treble knobs cover the most important corrections (taming boominess, adding presence), and the volume knob keeps things manageable mid-song. The onboard tuner runs on its own battery and works even without a cable plugged in, which is handy for between-song checks at acoustic gigs. The playing feel is where this guitar really earns its name though — the flatter radius, tighter strings, and electric-style scale will feel immediately familiar if you live on a Strat or Tele, and the 16th-fret neck joint with cutaway opens up the entire fretboard for the kind of lead lines and chord voicings electric players love.
Specifications
The Altstar ALT50FA is one of those guitars we genuinely love putting in front of electric players who've been on the fence about acoustics — that 25.5" scale and flatter radius really do make it feel like home, and the Red Doom Burst finish is striking on stage. If you want to talk through how it compares to a traditional dreadnought, what amp or PA setup pairs well with the AEQ-2T preamp, or whether the Red Doom Burst or one of the other Altstar finishes suits you best, give us a shout. Call or text us at 814-371-5666 — acoustic-electric conversations are always welcome here, and we love helping you make music.