Mesquite, TX, United States
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DETAILS: This is a low number Serial #107322 out of 1-1.3 Million made between 1995-1998.CONDITION:Natural wear for 31 years old. There's just one little grind mark on one small part of the binding surface about 1 in. long, but no cracking or separation. The guitar has new John Pearse Strings on it that have remained in tune for 3 years, still haven't needed to tune it. Just some small light really hard to see clear coat marks here and there from natural wear that could probably be buffed out, but nothing worthy of note. Its been in a living room for 5 years and played sparingly. It sounds big and full and plays very fast with perfect action. Its actually really great for soloing and has great sustain. One of the best acoustic necks Ive ever played. GET A FREE BONUS PACK OF JOHN PEARSE SLIGHTLY LIGHT CUSTOM STRINGS WITH YOUR PURCHASE! .011-.052Current Strings Installed: John Pearse Phosphorous Bronze Strings ABOUT THE ALVAREZ 5055 BLUESMAN:The Alvarez 5055 Bluesman is a distinct, small-bodied acoustic guitar manufactured between 1995 and 1998, featuring two f-holes and a sunburst finish. Unlike the 1970s Alvarez 5055 (a 17-inch jumbo J-200 copy), the 1990s Bluesman is a specialized, underappreciated, and compact model. It was replaced by the Alvarez AD65 in 1999. Key Historical & Design Points:Production Era: 1995–1998.Design: Small-body, flat-top, "jumbo style" with two f-holes.Features: Mahogany back, sides, and neck, laminated spruce top, and a bound rosewood fingerboard with a stylized bird wing inlay at the 12th fret.Appearance: Primarily available in a tobacco sunburst finish.Confusion: Not to be confused with the 1970s MIJ (Made in Japan) Alvarez 5055Technical Specifications: According to records from Guitar-List and Blue Book of Guitar Values, the standard build for the 5055 Bluesman includes:Body Style: Jumbo-style flat-top with dual f-holes.Top Wood: Laminated spruce.Back and Sides: Mahogany.Neck: Mahogany with a bound rosewood fingerboard.Scale Length: 25.5 inches to 25.625 inches.Nut Width: 1 11/16 inches.Fingerboard Radius: 12″Inlays: Pearl dot inlays with a unique "stylized bird wings" inlay at the 12th fret.Finish: Most commonly found in a Tobacco Sunburst or vintage sunburst finish. Bridge: RosewoodHeadstock: Blackface with pearl Alvarez logoTuners: Chrome die-castElectronics: None (acoustic-only model)
Original Price$679
$80 price drop
New Price$599
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