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The Alvarez AP66 Parlor wowed me with its looks when I unwrapped it. It wowed me with its full range of sound when I played it. The setup was decent. The highs and mid-range notes crisp and clear, and the low end note with their surprising "boom" pleased me to know end. I fingerpick old blues tunes, and the alternating bass notes really set the rhythm for the mids and highs. The intonation was fine, and knowing that with use the sound will get better gives me something to look forward to. All-in-all, a great guitar for a very fair price. (Haven't had experience with the manufacturer's support.)

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I am not a fan of spruce tops and mahogany back/sides. In fact, I own two acoustics which are solid rosewood with spruce. So... I was skeptical of a 325 dollar parlor which was all mahogany. WOW! This guitar sounds good. Very bright and an expanded midrange that makes for wonderful sound. I was also very surprised at the projection from such a small body guitar. I basically bought the AP66 for sitting in an easy chair and practicing without a large body instrument on my lap. Now I can sit with both a small and comfortable practice guitar, and all the sounds that help me make better music! I am definitely a convert to all mahogany guitars. Rosewood is great for highs and lows, but mahogany is a GREAT overall sounding guitar for all ranges.

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Great guitar, fun to play, good set-up. A very nice guitar at a very good price. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a smaller body instrument for everyday playing or as a backup for your primary guitar. You won't regret purchasing this piece. Also shipping was very fast.

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There is a reason that I waited so long to review this guitar. I am notorious for purchasing guitars, and then over the course of a few weeks, I find find something about the instrument that drives me insane, and I either sell it, or trade it off. The Alvarez AP66 broke the trend. It is without a doubt, the best acoustic steel string I have ever played. Now, before you purists start rolling your eyes, let me explain. I have been playing the guitar for thirty-plus years. I have played electric, acoustic, and classical. I love all styles of music, and at one time or another, have focused on one particular style for months or even years. I switch it up to keep it fresh, I suppose. But my love for the guitar has never waned. I have played cheap instruments that blew me way, and I have played boutique instruments that were laughable. I am a firm believer that the it's the player, and not the instrument that matters. With that said, let me get down to the specifics for those of you that are considering purchasing this guitar. The tone of this guitar is astounding. It is warm and full, and it does not lean toward either the bass or the treble. It plants itself squarely in the middle, and allows you to determine the timbre of the sound. It responds equally well to your fingers and to your pick. The volume, like the tone, is up to you. If you dig in, it will rattle the fillings out of your mouth. If you play gently, the sweetness of the sound will give you cavities. The craftsmanship is too good for this price point. I cannot find any flaws in the binding, no excessive glue inside the body, and the finish is truly gorgeous. The setup from the factory, at least on the one I received is spot on. The action is low, but not too low. It plays like a dream. I made the mistake of putting a set of light silk and steels on it, and I got some fret buzz. Parlor guitars have a shorter scale, and they tend to respond better with heavier strings. I guess this is why Strat players can go lighter, and Les Paul players can go heavier. Alas, no guitar is totally perfect. The ONLY issue I have with this guitar is the tuners. They are not on par with rest of the instrument. They bass side has too much play, and the treble side is sticky. I will be replacing the factory tuners with Grover Stat-Tites very soon. I still highly recommend this guitar. It has the punch of a dreadnaught, but the articulation of an OM. I have always thought that 12 frets to the body improved the sound of any guitar, but that's just me. So, for under $400, this is without a doubt the best guitar on the market, and it can hold its own against gutars costing five times as much, Alvarez hit a home run with this one. If they upgraded the tuners, it would be a grand slam.

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The guitar arrived shortly and in perfect shape and in tune. Right away I noticed the sound and it is now by favorite little guitar, so pleasant and easy to play as well as hardly ever needs tuned. I tried several guitars I have by singing or humming a hum in to the sound hole. By far the Alvarez resonates louder, longer, and even sets the strings humming with this voice test of the response!

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I just received this today, the setup is excellent and the fit and finish of the guitar is perfect. The guitar's tone and volume really exceeded my expectations.

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I had been searching for a second acoustic guitar and became interested in parlor guitars, particularly because I am becoming more interested in the fingerpicking/fingerstyle technique. I am not a professional musician or highly experienced player therefore, I did not want to shell out more than $500 - $600 for a guitar. I did a lot of research and decided on purchasing the Alvarez AP66 because of all of the glowing reviews. Not going to lie that I took a risk and purchased this without playing it first however, I feel like I lucked out because I love everything about this guitar. It has a rich, deep sound that packs quite a punch. It is a beautiful instrument that not only looks good, it sounds good as well. I will probably take it in for a set up because the action is a little bit high for me. This has not stopped me from playing it every day since I received it. Very happy with my purchase and I would recommend this guitar without hesitation.

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This is an excellent parlor size guitar, with all Mahogany top, back and sides. It sounds and plays great. Tone is very even through out the range, without being overly bright.Overall construction is very clean and well executed. The finish is a beautiful vintage sunburst.

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Sounds woody, plenty of volume, doesn’t compress until you really dig into it, built well, and played great out of the box. I prefer the non-electric version so I can explore different pickups. Sounds just as nice as many high-end parlors I’ve played!

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The tone from this parlor guitar is incredible. The top resonates wonderfully. The neck is a nice thin profile. Feels great in the hand. Tuners are not only how I expect to see them on a parlor guitar, but work smoothly and hold a tune. It only gets a 4 out of 5 stars as the action leaves a bit to be desired. The nut is too tall. I'll make the adjustments to the action and have a wonderful instrument. Knocked a star off for it is not up to its optimum playing capabilities. Overall a nice instrument.

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I don't usually write reviews, but this guitar wowed me. I love the look of the shadowburst, the feel of the neck, and the sound of this little gem. I have owned several alvarez guitars over the years, and love them, so does my little brother who usually inherits mine. I bought this guitar for bottleneck slide, and the setup was perfect for slide out of the box. However, for regular play I would say you would have to lower the action. But there is plenty of saddle (real bone) to accommodate that kind of setup. Exceptional value at this price, and as always zZounds is the best.

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I've been playing guitar off and on my whole life. I'm 64 years old and retired. Now and can play more often. This is my fourth guitar and my second Alvarez. My first was a used Yari. This guitar rings out and sustains better than it. I'm very impressed with not only the guitar but the outstanding customer service that was afforded me. If you're looking for an affordabl high-quality guitar, I strongly recommend this ap66. If you are someone who appreciates good customer service and follow up after the sale look no further than zZounds. Thanks folks for enabling me the privilege of playing a good instrument.

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This is a solid, nice playing, great looking guitar. I wanted a guitar for fingerpicking and occasional strumming. This is it. The neck width is a little wider and the neck a little thicker than a lot of acoustic guitars. I like this. I gives me something to hang on to and the strings don't feel cramped.

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I got the Alvarez AP66 what a cannon for a small guitar great low end for such a small guitar makes the recording king dirty 30s parlor sound like a tin can And a special thanks to zZounds for providing such a great deal with the ability to make payments They have earned my business from here on out

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Got one of these about a month ago and can't put it down. I have always wanted a parlor size guitar which Taylor does not have in its offering. I own several Taylor guitars and I love them all but for this short amount of money, this is a great guitar. Since it does not come with a case I ordered a Road Runner classical guitar case (polyfoam) and it fits like a glove, I had my guitar tech install a Dean Markley soundhole pickup for quick plug in and retro sound. Ready to hit the farmer's markets this summer in vintage style!

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This was my first purchase from zZounds. I am impressed. Guitar was double boxed and shipped quickly. Thanks guys you have a new fan.As for the Ap66, it was what I expected from Alvarez. This thing is flawless from one end to the other. Plays like a dream and has a very nice warm tone. Love it.I was an Alvarez fan anyways and this one did not let me down. Good job. I do not know about manufacturer support but the review made me rate it.

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This is my new favorite. the action is great, the tone is much better than expected . I like the slotted head stock. The body size is perfect. I was skeptical about "made in China" but was pleasantly surprised with the quality. The neck width is great. I think I made the best choice at this price for a parlor guitar. Zzounds shipped fast!

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I am very happy with the purchase in every way! The sound of the guitar is very good, good finish and very beautiful! It has the size I wanted, great for traveling with it! I also bought an LR Baggs pickup and the sound was wonderful! thank you zZounds for the fast and perfect service! congratulations!

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I can't put this guitar down, it's so easy to play with the small body but a LARGE sound the 12 Fret to the neck puts everything right in front of you. In short the best $350 Bucks I have ever spent, buy this guitar you won't be disappointed.

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Great guitar, the sound that comes out of this parlor guitar is really unreal. It's as loud as a dreadnought and so easy to play Solid Mahogany Top with real Bone nut and Saddle at this price. zZounds had it on my door step in 2 days, 2nd guitar I have purchased from them in the past 12 months awesome job zZounds!

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Very Nice little guitar. Mine came without the pick guard which I kind of like. In my opinion it sounds better dropped down a half step. It arrived a lot faster than I expected. Over all a very good experience with ZZsounds.

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I’ve had this guitar for over 2 years and it’s still a dream. Around the 18 month mark, the tone “matured “ and it went from good to beautiful.

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slightly alrger than a seagull parlor, this guitar is very well appointed..plays well, full rich sound..I would say that it can hold its own with parlor guitars that cost several thousand- of course there is a difference but for the money, this one isn't bad at all..I have several expensive acoustics but they are a bit fragile..this guitar is sturdy and lets face it, if something happens to it, it is only $350- so you can move on easily..a $3000 martin loss is bit harder to live with..I give this one an overall 4 star- I prefer a bit luighter finish on the top just because I think you get more natural wood sound resonance..but this guitar is a keeper all the way.

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Great little guitar. Plays great and sounds great. Well constructed and finished. Action was great right out of the box. Sings. Great guitar for the money!!

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amazing tone, beautiful finish, best bang for your buck by far

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Looks exceeded my expectation but was brand new and still had a few blemishes. Plays absolutely amazing!! The tone rivals that of guitars 5-8 times more expensive. New favorite acoustic for writing and noodling at home.

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Beautiful workmanship. The sound and setup was great out of the box.The only thing is it came with a Pau Ferro fretboard instead of Rosewood which is good, I like it better.The only con (not really a con) are the tuners. Tends to go out of tune. When everything else is so well built thy could have used better tuners.Set of Grover H97G on the way.Great guitar hobby or professional.

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I'm so happy with this guitar, it looks and sounds great. It's amazing how good this guitar stays in tune. I never have to tune it, it's in perfect tune every time I pick it up. I love that. It's a beautiful guitar the pictures don't do it justice.

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Great parlor guitar for the money. Many musicians buy the name, and others buy quality. This is one of those guitars that you just can't put down. It Sounds clean. it's tone is much better than other guitars I tried more than double it's price before ordering from it zzounds.

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This is a beautiful guitar, it plays and sounds great. What more can you ask for. I bought this guitar from zZounds and got it in one day.

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