Alvarez AD70SC Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Indian Rosewood back and sides. Solid Spruce top. System 600TMk II electronics.

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Alvarez AD70SC Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar reviews

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Chhh and i thought i was gonna be dissappointed."

Feature:
This eq is nice, you have 3 smaller buttons towards the bottom that do you justice when your amp isnt to quality, and also a built in tuner, i will say this because i did not know this before i bought it, the guitars power cuts out while the tuner is on, and comes back on when you turn it off, does it on every model, so if you wanted to tune during live play i'd suggest a floor tuner.

Quality:
Mine had a small blemish by the sound hole but i dont notice it and i dont see how you can seriously care about how it looks once you hear it.

Value:
I got a good deal on this, i paid 202.50 on a "auction site" whose name i wont mention, so my value will be quite higher than others, but i would take this guitar over the Tak's I was looking at before any day. It sounds like the Gibson songwriter my friend has, just a little brighter.

Desirability:
IF there is one thing i would change about this guitar, maybe the rosette around the soundhole, could be a bit brighter but other than that the grain on the back looks excellent and the tuners have yet to fail me, it'd stay in tune if i dropped it off my house, and even if it did its got a built in tuner.

Sound:
The sound surpasses its looks, being an ordinary cutaway, but with its sound it could look like anything, and i'd still play it. I personally like the sound of just the acoustic, unplugged, yet its a beast plugged into my marshall stack with my acoustic pedal. I would recommend getting a sustainer for amp play not that its dull, just doesnt sound quite like it does unplugged

Ease of Use:
Easiest acoustic guitar i have ever played, actions perfect, drop d sounds great as well, no buzzing at all.

Support:
Havent dealt with them and dont think i will ever have to.

Overall:
9 is definately the lowest score i can give this guitar, I had it down to this or a Tak eg544sc, that guitar looked better, this guitar sounds better, i went with the obvious musicians choice.

Submitted: 4/3/2006

Style of Music: Rock, Metal, Blues, Southern Rock


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"Great sound in a simple package."

Feature:
I LOVE that the pre-amp cuts out when the tuner is on. There's no need for the audience to hear you tuning up, so when you put it on, they can't. You can turn it on and off quickly to check. It's a great feature. The notch setting is also useful where the room EQ is high at certain frequencies. This can be adjusted to reduce feedback.

Quality:
It's built well. I don't baby it like I do my more expensive instruments and it's held up well. There are no obvious blemishes and the neck is still true.

Value:
This guitar is very reasonably priced. The pre-amp/EQ, the overall quality, the rich bass tones -- all for about $450. Great!

Desirability:
There's nothing terribly distinctive about it. Blonde spruce top, generic-looking binding and tuners; it looks like everyone's idea of a guitar. But without the sex-appeal of an elaborate rosette or fancy fret markers, they can charge less for great sound. That's what makes it desirable.

Sound:
This thing is LOUD. I bought it for the occasions when there is no amp available and now I have to be careful not to drown out the singers. It's warm, and has a very good bass response. It has gotten richer with time and sounds better than guitars I've played that cost twice as much. The amplified sound is very clean and true, and can be easily customized. I often have to cut the bass a little in small rooms.

Ease of Use:
Plays very well. After about a year I had to have it set up again, but neck adjustments are a snap.

Support:
Haven't needed any.

Overall:
Barring any unforseen campfire accidents ;o) I expect to have this for a long time.

Submitted: 1/23/2007

Style of Music: Acoustic folk-rock-Americana


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Choose a Voice from Your Heart
The most unique guitar collection awaits you. The Alvarez Artist Series features an impressive array of structural, functional and cosmetic elements as unique as the name implies. A celebration of individuality in figure and tone, this series intrduces a whole spectrum of voices and visuals to your music.

Technical Info

Body Style: Cutaway Dreadnought

Back/Sides: Indian Rosewood

Top: Solid Spruce

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Fingerboard Inlay: 12 F Diagonal-White Pearl

Body Binding: White Multiple

Soundhole Rosette: White Pearl

Fingerboard/Headstock Binding: White

Tuning Machines: Nickel Die Cast

Finish: Natural

Electronics: System 600TMk II
Beautiful cutaway dreadnought acoustic-electric at a surprisingly low price!Solid spruce top with white pearl soundhole rosette and white multi-ply binding. Indian rosewood back and sides. Bound rosewood fretboard with diagonal white pearl inlays. System 600T mkII electronics with 3-band EQ, sweepable mid, and notch filter.

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