ALVAREZ ABT60CE-8BK – BARITONE 8-STRING ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC W/CUTAWAY BLACK

Description

ALVAREZ ABT60CE-8BK

ARTIST BARITONE 8-STRING ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC W/CUTAWAY BLACK

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After 50 years of making guitars, continual improvement through the use of emerging technologies, processes, and materials is still at the heart of our culture. Alvarez guitars are constructed correctly in every sense from raw material preparation to construction and manufacturing processes. Our tone woods are carefully cured; our components such as neck blocks and wood joints are carefully designed. The painting, sanding and polishing techniques we use are continually researched and developed, and our tone is impeccably crafted and married to a stable, designed and lively soundbox.

The term “solid top” of course refers to the soundboard of an acoustic guitar being made of solid wood, rather than being laminated. However, just because the top is solid, it does not necessarily mean the sound automatically benefits from this feature. The tone of the instrument only improves significantly when the whole guitar is built correctly to optimize the energy a solid soundboard can generate. Artist Series is built to do exactly this.

Each model is designed to get the best out of its components, and for them to work together to produce balance, lively projection and great response. These components include a bracing architecture that is specifically designed for each body shape or tonal requirement. Our Bi-level bridge is designed to heighten string tension and improve sustain and response. Real bone nut and saddle, premium tonewoods, and our crafted attenuated finish all further the quality of construction and positively impact the performance of the instrument.

This caring approach to development comes from one simple goal: To deliver the best guitars in the market at every price point, instruments that are truly amazing value and offer a fantastic player experience.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Neck JointDovetail

Neck Meets Body14th Fret

Inspired by the success of our ABT60 Baritone guitar, the ABT60CE-8BK 8-string baritone acoustic again opens the doors of inspiration for players looking to expand the possibilities of their sound with a truly unique instrument. Tuned from B to B with octave strings adding an incredible chime and sparkle to the 3rd and 4thstrings, the ABT60CE-8BK is truly a joy to explore. Delivered in a stunning black finish with a cutaway to allow for optimum mobility across the fretboard, the ABT60CE-8BK also features a fantastic electronics system, the LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up.

Thank you for choosing Alvarez.

KEY FEATURES

SeriesAlvarez Artist

Top WoodSolid A+ Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides WoodMahogany

ShapeBaritone

NeckMahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish

Bracing SystemFST2

BridgeBi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood

InlaysMother of Pearl

FingerboardIndian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay

Nut & SaddleReal Bone

TunerPremium Die Cast

Bridge PinsPPS Synthetic Bone

StringsCustom D’Addario EXP23 + Octaves

Pickup / EQLR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length (mm)1065

Body Width (mm)439

Body Depth at Heel (mm)102

Body Depth at Base (mm)122

Scale (mm)704

Scale (inches)27 23/32

Number of frets21

Nut Width (mm)44.45

Nut Width (inches)1 3/4

PRODUCT MATERIALS

SeriesAlvarez Artist

Top WoodSolid A+ Sitka Spruce

Top FinishBlack/Gloss

Back & Sides WoodMahogan