Alvarez AG60ce Artist 8-String Grand Auditorium Solid A+ Sitka Spruce/African Mahogany Shadowburst

The AG60ce is an elegant and versatile Grand Auditorium offering instant response with lots of projection for strumming and true clarity for fingerstyle. The Grand Auditorium’s narrow waist helps to accentuate trebles while the wide lower bout generates plenty of air volume for bass response, creating a dynamic and broad tonal landscape. The FS6 forward-shifted bracing pattern allows for a larger soundboard area to heighten vibration, which is aided by a high-quality North American Sitka top and premium components throughout, all working together to deliver an engaging playing experience. This cutaway model allows for easy access up the neck, and is finished in our flawless Shadowburst and 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: Shadowburst
Series: Alvarez Artist

Body:
Body Binding: ABS
Body Finish: Gloss Top, Semi Gloss Back & Sides
Body Material: African Mahogany
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Bracing Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: FS6 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 Binding: ABS
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