Alvarez AD60CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Alvarez AD60CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Main
Alvarez AD60CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Main
This guitar is the acoustic-electric version of the AD60, and it delivers the same level of warmth and power. It comes with the SYS550 blend pickup system.

The Alvarez AD60CE is an acoustic-electric version of the AD60 which is fitted with the awesome SYS550, blend system EQ w/tuner, developed by our friends at B-BAND.

In terms of value, the Artist '60 Series is probably the best guitar we have ever made. We were very careful to get the construction just right to allow this series to sing, and deliver a player experience that's so good; it's probably revolutionary for a mid price instrument. Whether you're looking for a Dreadnought, Folk or something a little more niche such as a Baritone, Grand Auditorium or Bass, Artist Series has them all.

Live performers demand a lot from their instruments- and so should you! Killer tone, effortless playability, and stunning looks shouldn't be mutually exclusive- and with the Alvarez AG75CE, you get all three! At the heart of the Alvarez AG75CE's amazing tone is its hand-sanded scalloped bracing, which allows the top to resonate more freely without compromising strength & stability.

Alvarez's rosewood bi-level bridge puts more down-pressure on the bone saddle, creating a more efficient energy transfer from the strings to the top, giving you more volume than you ever thought possible from a guitar in this price range. And with its hand-selected rosewood back & sides, you get all that big, warm bottom-end rosewood is known for at a groundbreaking price. Alvarez also refined their neck profile, with a thinner, faster neck that plays easier, yet still feels solid in your hands.

The SYS650… read more preamp allows you to blend the internal microphone with the transducer for that perfectly balanced sound. And the grand auditorium cutaway body gives you all the access you need to reach wherever your inspiration takes you. From the stage to the studio and back again, the Alvarez AG75CE has the looks the get their attention, and the tone to keep it.

Features:

- Top: Hand selected, 'A' grade, solid Sitka spruce
- Back & Sides: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Machine heads: Premium die cast chrome
- Bridge: Alvarez bi-level rosewood
- Strings: D'Addario EXP's read less

Key Features

Series: Alvarez Artist
Top Wood: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
Shape: Dreadnought w/ Cutaway
Neck: Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish
Bracing System: FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X
Bridge: Bi-Level Rosewood
Fingerboard: Rosewood/12th Fret Inlay
Headstock Plate: Rosewood
Nut & Saddle: Real Bone
Tuner: Premium Die Cast
Binding: Ivory ABS
Strings: D'Addario EXP

Dimensions
Overall Length (mm): 1042
Body Width (mm): 395
Body Depth at Heel (mm): 100
Body Depth at Base (mm): 124
Scale (mm): 648
Scale (inches): 25 1/2"
Number of frets: 21
Nut Width (mm): 44.45
Nut Width (inches): 1 3/4"

Product Materials
Top: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce
Top Finish: Natural/Gloss
Back & Sides: Mahogany

Additional Details
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Neck meets body: 14th Fret
Pickup / EQ: SYS550

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 314-727-4512

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted May 31, 2013 by drew leitch in lewes, DE

"alvarez acoustic"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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i bought this guitar after returning a blemished instrment,and i'm so glad i did,its much better than my first choice.
Sound
this guitar produces a bright attack and responds well to different picking techniques.and where you strum makes a difference,close to the neck for a warmer tone,and closer to the bridge for a more treble/jangle tone.
Features
solid spruce top sounds and looks beautiful,on board tuner is very convienient ,as is the knobs for adjusting the tone once its plugged in.
Ease of Use
i usually play electric,the guitar came set up pretty good.action seems higher than an electric,but still nice to play.
Quality
quality is well made hand crafted,professional instrument.seems very solid so far.
Value
worth is above the 429 mark.its compairable to a 800-900 instrument.
Manufacturer Support
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The Wow Factor
the woodwork is absolutely beautiful.nice light colored sitka spruce,tight grained.and the mahogany on this guitar is a stunning"rose colored mahogany"used to make high end products.the balance of mahogany and spruce is the best imo.and improves with playing time.

Musical Background:

13 years jam with myself and friends

Musical Style:

blues,rock and roll,country
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