The Ibanez ALT30-DOM is part of the Altstar series, which presents a range of electro-acoustic acoustic guitars that introduces electric guitarists and guitarists to the world of acoustic guitar and makes the transition from electric to acoustic guitar smooth. It also gives fans of the acoustic guitar a first impression of playing the electric guitar. In addition to excellent sound characteristics, comfortable playability and a distinctive design, the guitar is also equipped with a pickup system that allows it to be presented on stage.
Due to its dreadnought build, the ALT30-DOM has a large soundbox that produces an assertive sound. This is complemented by the solid spruce top, which adds a bright, clear note. The maple neck also supports the clear sound and extends it with compact bass. The voluminous and wide-ranging sound character is ideal for vocal accompaniment. Meanwhile, the die-cast tun ers ensure high tuning stability.
Especially in its playability, this model reminds of the feel of the electric guitar. Due to the Comfort Grip and its compact design, it lies well in the hand and, with its nut width of 43 mm, perfectly meets the requirements for strumming and flatpicking. The transparent pickguard protects the material from damage when playing with picks. The cutaway at the 16th fret should also be emphasized, which provides easy access to the very high registers. The Ibanez Advantage bridge pins used here also speed up string changes. They feature a stopper that promotes easy removal.
The in-house AEQ-2UT preamp allows for amplified playing, so the guitar can also be used to its best advantage on stage. in addition to a volume control, this pickup system has a 2-band equalizer for customizing the bass and treble, which can be used to adjust the sound to personal preferences and ambient conditions. As a bonus, the integrated tuner ensures a sound-assured performance at all times.
The ALT30-DOM owes its striking appearance to the characteristic electric guitar headstock, the asymmetrical sound hole, and the Sharktooth inlays, which are reminiscent of the Ibanez RG series. The appearance is rounded off by the Dark Orange Metallic High Gloss finish.