It pains me to sell, but I will roll with the punches. Here's the description posted from owner I bought it from (It has been out of the case and played a handful of times :
"Almost mint 1972 Alvarez 5056 “tree of life”
this beauty is in fantastic condition for its age, just had set up , frets level and polished,had Fishman matrix infinity pick up professionally installed! She booms like a Martin D45, beautiful Brazilian Rosewood back and sides ,abalone binding is stunning! Grover tuning pegs,brand new TKL Martin case $200.00 . This guitar does have slight fogging on the headstock…also a scratch on top…The early 70’s Alvarez acoustics from Yari’s shop in Japan are now becoming hard to find! They say these were the only acoustic guitars that Jerry Garcia owned?? USA SHIPPING ONLY. If overseas please get a shipping rate from us. Make an offer!