Ibanez ALT30FM-BDB
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Ibanez
ALT30FM-BDB
Product Info
Article Number:
557297
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
ALT30FM-BDB
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$460.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ALT30FM-BDB is a surprisingly solid choice for gigging musicians or players wanting a stage-ready acoustic. The flamed maple top gives it a focused, clear tone that cuts through a mix, and the built-in electronics make plugging in a breeze. It's a great option for singer-songwriters or anyone needing a reliable, versatile acoustic-electric.
Product Description
- Ibanez ALT30FM-BDB
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Altstar Series
- Style: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: flamed maple
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Altstar Special fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Plastic saddle
- 22 Frets
- Pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle
- Ibanez AEQ-2UT preamp with built-in tuner
- Walnut bridge with plastic saddle
- Chrome-plated die-cast tuners with gear 18: 1 ratio
- Strings: .010 - .047
- Colour: Blue Doom Burst
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Flamed maple top delivers a bright, articulate voice with shimmer
- • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain for balanced tone
- • Ibanez AEQ-2UT preamp offers accurate amplification and convenient tuner
- • Die-cast tuners provide reliable tuning stability, even with aggressive playing
CONS
- • Walnut fingerboard can feel a little 'slick' for some players' preferences
- • Undersaddle pickup system isn't ideal for nuanced acoustic nuances
- • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudges
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Flamed Maple
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22
Electronics
Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup, AEQ-2UT Preamp
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AEQ-2UT preamp includes a chromatic tuner that's surprisingly accurate and easy to use—a quick press of a button engages it, and it displays the pitch on the preamp's screen.
The maple neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, which is generally comfortable, but it's slightly narrower than some, so players with very large hands might find it a touch snug.
The finish itself shouldn't noticeably impact the acoustic tone, but the thicker gloss finish might slightly dampen the resonance compared to a more open-pore finish.
