Alvarez ABT60ce Artist 8-String Baritone Solid A+ Sitka Spruce/African Mahogany Black

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 sleek 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.

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
Guitar Register: Baritone
Hardware Color: Chrome
Number of Strings: 8-String
Product Color: Black
Series: Alvarez Artist

Body:
Body Binding: ABS
Body Finish: Gloss Top, Semi Gloss Back & Sides
Body Material: African Mahogany
Body Shape: Baritone
Bracing Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: FST2 Forward Shifted
Rosette: 2 Rings Abalone ABS
Top Material: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: 12th Fret Alvarez MOP
Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
Frets to Body: 14
Headstock Inlay or Decal: MOP
Headstock Veneer: Indian Laurel
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Soft V to a C shape
Neck Thickness (in): 20.5mm at 1st fret, 22.5mm at 9th fret
Number of Frets: 21 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.75" (44.45mm)
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: Alvarez Bi-Level Indian Laurel
Bridge Pins: PPS
Fret Wire: 2mm X 1mm Nickel-Silver
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Alvarez 15:1