Alvarez AJ60SC Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Maple back and sides. Solid Englemann Spruce top. System 600TMk II electronics.
Overall User Ratings (based on 19 ratings)
Submitted April 6, 2009 by Marc
"Double your pleasure, double your fun, and get this guitar for a steal!"
Written by one of our gear experts!
I did a lot of research, and played every single 12 string I could get my hands on before finding this gem. While lower end 12 strings had a murky muddy sound, or a shrill shriek on the high end, this guitar was the ONLY one under 1000 bucks that had the balance of tone I was looking for. The fretboard is thick, but not uncomfortable. The guitar has a good balance to it weight wise, and the on board electronics allow you to get the perfect tone when you need to plug it in. Simply put, you won't find a better 12 string for your money anywhere else.
Sound
Simply put, with a set of fresh strings on this bad boy... the tone is loud, crisp, with the perfect balance of solid lows, clear mids, and sharp highs.
Features
I don't know what else you could ask for in the electronics package... It comes with an on board tuner, 3 band EQ, and plenty of other controls to help tweak the sound if/when you plug in for a gig.
Ease of Use
It's an acoustic... if you know how to play, well, this guitar treats you right.
Quality
The tuners are solid, the neck is square and flush to the body, and my model came with no visible blemishes at all.
Value
For the money, you simply won't find a better 12 string acoustic guitar.
Manufacturer Support
Have not had to contact their support site for anything, but I was able to download a comprehensive pdf for the electronics package, which was very helpful!
The Wow Factor
It's Jumbo. It's got a cutaway. It's got 12 strings... if that doesn't make your heart skip a beat, well, I'm sad for you.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Pop/Rock
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