Ibanez ALT30FM-RDB
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Ibanez
ALT30FM-RDB
Product Info
Article Number:
557299
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
ALT30FM-RDB
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$455.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ALT30FM-RDB is a seriously impressive dreadnought for the money. That flamed maple top gives it a bright, modern voice that cuts through a mix, while the sapele keeps things from getting too brittle. It's a great option for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone needing a reliable amplified acoustic.
Product Description
- Ibanez ALT30FM-RDB
- 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: Red Doom Burst
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Flamed maple top delivers a bright, articulate tone with shimmering highs.
- • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the maple’s brightness.
- • Ibanez AEQ-2UT preamp offers accurate amplification and a convenient built-in tuner.
- • Die-cast tuners provide stable tuning, crucial for stage performance and recording.
CONS
- • Walnut fingerboard can feel slightly harder than rosewood, impacting playability for some.
- • Plastic saddle limits high-end clarity and sustain compared to bone or Tusq.
- • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and may require more frequent cleaning.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Flamed Maple
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22
Electronics
Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup, Ibanez AEQ-2UT Preamp with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tuner is generally accurate and responsive, but be mindful of stage noise which can occasionally interfere with its readings.
Yes, the high-gloss finish and the burst pattern can be quite reflective under stage lighting, potentially causing visual distractions.
The maple top offers a distinct brightness not always found in similarly priced mahogany-topped guitars; it’s a more modern, focused acoustic voice.
