Alvarez AC70Hce Artist Classical Solid A+ Sitka Spruce/Rosewood Natural w/Armrest

The AC70Hce is a versatile classical guitar constructed in the traditional sense with fan-style bracing for clarity and balance across all six strings. It’s a hybrid—a modern instrument bridging the gap between steel string and nylon string guitars. The 70Hce is joined at the 14th fret, unlike a traditional classical guitar which is joined at the 12th, making this feel more familiar to steel-string players. It features a narrower nut width than standard classical guitars and has a radiused fingerguard, rather than flat. All carefully considered details culminate in less of a departure from steel string familiarity for those players looking for a nylon string sound. The contrast between Sitka and Rosewood creates a classic, sophisticated aesthetic with excellent tonal qualities. Where our Cedar top classical guitars offer a slightly warmer voicing suited to the lighter touch, Sitka delivers a robust, more precise cut that can respond to a heavier attack for volume where needed. The AC70Hce features a slim bevel armrest for a more comfortable playing experience while adding a stylish custom vibe to this model. The AC70Hce is fitted with the LR Baggs StagePro Bronze. The StagePro Bronze is a small-footprint side-mounted EQ incorporating the renowned LR Baggs Element under-saddle pickup. This is a low-profile unit with a large backlit tuner, volume, bass and treble controls and phase. The battery box is built into the end pin jack compartment for easy access with a simple push to open and change batteries.

Alvarez Artist Series Series

Exemplifying the brand's commitment to quality materials and careful craftsmanship, Alvarez Artist Series guitars are built to be instantly responsive with ample projection and balance—making each as rewarding as it is inspiring to play. From bi-level bridges to solid bridge plates and neck blocks, every component has been considered and chosen to strike a balance between strength and vibration. Featuring solid-wood tops, which have been further enhanced via Alvarez’s Advanced Tonal Response (ATR) torrefaction, Artist Series models boast increased wood stability and improved resonance.

Highlights

General:
Brand Name: Alvarez
Case Type: Case Not Included
Hardware Color: Chrome
Product Color: Natural
Series: Alvarez Artist

Body:
Body Binding: ABS/Acacia
Body Finish: Gloss Top, Gloss Back & Sides
Body Material: Rosewood
Body Shape: Classical
Bracing Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Traditional Spanish Fan
Rosette: Wood
Top Material: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce

Neck:
Fingerboard Material: East Indian Rosewood
Frets to Body: 14
Headstock Inlay or Decal: MOP
Headstock Veneer: East Indian Rosewood
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Neck Material: African Mahogany
Neck Shape: D Shape
Neck Thickness (in): 21.5mm at 1st fret, 23.5mm at 9th fret
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.875" (48mm)
Side Marker Inlay: ABS

Electronics:
Acoustic Electronics: LR Baggs Element
Controls and Switching: Volume, Treble, Bass, Phase and Tuner
Electronics Notes: LR Baggs StagePro Bronze Preamp

Hardware:
Bridge: Traditional Indian Rosewood
Fret Wire: 2mm X 1mm Nickel-Silver
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Alvarez 15:1