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Catalog > Stringed Instruments > Guitars updated June 20, 2011
Alvarez guitar Alvarez Guitars

Designed in St. Louis, MO. Manufactured to the most exacting tolerances and specifications. Each Alvarez Acoustic guitar is subjected to a rigorous set-up and adjustment procedure by a staff of skilled American craftsmen to insure optimum sound and playability.

  • Made with the finest materials available
  • Woods are shed-dried and all tops are "tuned"
  • Lifetime warranty
Shipping & handling by UPS Ground is FREE in the continental U.S. for any Alvarez guitar over $300. For Alvarez guitars under $300, UPS Ground is $15.00. Choose the "US Mail" shipping option when ordering -- we will adjust the shipping price when we process your order.

Masterworks | Artist | Regent | electronics options | factory seconds

Alvarez has recently redesigned most of the guitars in their line, and many new models have been added. Not all models listed below are available yet from Alvarez; we encourage you to contact us for current stock. We are still able to obtain some discontinued Alvarez models, and expect that we will have a mix of old and new models for some time. Below, please find a list of "old" or discontinued models that we currently have in stock. (we try to keep this up to date, but encourage you to contact us for the latest availability)

Discontinued Alvarez models currently in stock -- please contact us to purchase.
All have Lifetime Warranty from Alvarez

RF210 -- List Price $395.00, Our Price $259.00
Folk body, spruce top, mahogany back & sides, hard case included

RD4102CL -- List Price $599.00, Our Price $389.99.00
LEFT-handed dreadnought cutaway, solid spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Fishman electronics

AB4102C -- List Price $799.00, Our Price $499.00
4-string acoustic bass, solid spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Fishman Aero electronics

AF410 -- List Price $535.00, Our Price $349.00
Folk body, solid spruce top, mahogany back & sides

AC460C -- List Price $855.00, Our Price $499.00
Classical cutaway nylon string, solid cedar top, mahogany back & sides, system MKII electronics


Factory Seconds -- We sometimes receive special shipments of Alvarez factory seconds which are better known as "Almost Perfect Alvarez." These are guitars that had some cosmetic flaw such as an overspray, nick or ding occur somewhere in production. Sometimes we can't even find the supposed flaw on these guitars! There are no issues with playability, and the guitars are offered at a significantly reduced price. They do not have a warranty, but if you choose a factory second we will guarantee you will get a fine playing guitar at a great price. Please contact us for our most current offerings.

MASTERWORKS SERIES * All models come with a hardshell case *
Model Style Details List Price Our Price BUY
MD60 dreadnought solid AA Sitka Spruce top, solid mahogany back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $1049.00 $699.99
MD60CE dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric solid AA Sitka Spruce top, solid mahogany back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $1299.00 $869.99
MD65 dreadnought solid select cedar top, solid mahogany back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $1049.00 $699.99
MD65CE dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric solid select cedar top, solid mahogany back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $1299.00 $869.99
MD70 dreadnought solid AA Sitka Spruce top, solid rosewood back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $1149.00 $769.99
MD70CE dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric solid AA Sitka Spruce top, solid rosewood back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $1399.00 $939.99
MP70 parlor solid AA Sitka Spruce top, solid rosewood back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $1149.00 $769.99
MF70 folk solid select cedar top, solid rosewood back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $1149.00 $769.99
MF75CE folk cutaway acoustic-electric solid select cedar top, solid rosewood back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $1399.00 $939.99
MC75 classical solid select cedar top, solid rosewood back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $1149.00 $769.99
MC75CE classical cutaway acoustic-electric solid select cedar top, solid rosewood back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $1399.00 $939.99

ARTIST SERIES * Case not included *
Model Style Details List Price Our Price BUY
AD30 dreadnought solid Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $299.00 $199.99
AD30CE dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric solid Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $399.00 $269.99
AF30 folk solid Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $299.00 $199.99
AF30CE folk cutaway acoustic-electric solid Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $399.00 $269.99
AD60 dreadnought solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $399.00 $269.99
AD60L left-handed dreadnought solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $419.00 $279.99
AD60SB dreadnought solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Sunburst/Gloss finish $419.00 $279.99
AD60BK dreadnought solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Black/Gloss finish $419.00 $279.99
AD60CE dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $579.00 $389.99
AD60CESB dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Sunburst/Gloss finish $599.00 $399.99
AD60CEBK dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Black/Gloss finish $599.00 $399.99
AD60-12 dreadnought solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Black/Gloss finish $449.00 $299.99
AD60-12CE dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $629.00 $419.99
AF60 folk solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $399.00 $269.99
AF60SB folk solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Sunburst/Gloss finish $399.00 $269.99
AF60CE folk cutaway acoustic-electric solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $579.00 $389.99
AF60CESB folk cutaway acoustic-electric solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Sunburst/Gloss finish $579.00 $389.99
AG60CE Grand Auditorium cutaway acoustic-electric solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $579.00 $389.99
ABT60 baritone solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $489.00 $329.99
AB60CE acoustic bass solid A Sitka Spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $599.00 $399.99
AC65 classical solid select cedar top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $379.00 $259.99
AC65CE classical cutaway acoustic-electric solid select cedar top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $559.00 $379.99
AC65HCE classical acoustic-electric hybrid 45mm nut, solid select cedar top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $559.00 $379.99
AD70 dreadnought solid A Sitka Spruce top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $479.00 $319.99
AD70SB dreadnought solid A Sitka Spruce top, rosewood back & sides, Sunburst/Gloss finish $499.00 $339.99
AD70CE dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric solid A Sitka Spruce top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $659.00 $439.99
AF70 folk solid A Sitka Spruce top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $479.00 $319.99
AF70CE folk cutaway electric solid A Sitka Spruce top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $659.00 $439.99
AC70 classical solid A Sitka Spruce top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $479.00 $319.99
AP70 parlor solid A Sitka Spruce top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $499.00 $339.99
AF75 folk solid select cedar top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $479.00 $319.99
AG75CE Grand Auditorium cutaway acoustic-electric solid select cedar top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $659.00 $439.99
AJ80 jumbo solid A Sitka Spruce top, maple back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $429.00 $289.99
AJ80CE jumbo cutaway acoustic-electric solid A Sitka Spruce top, maple back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $599.00 $399.99
AD90 dreadnought solid A Sitka Spruce top, Acacia Koa back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $679.00 $459.99
AD90CE dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric solid A Sitka Spruce top, Acacia Koa back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $849.00 $569.99

ELECTRONICS OPTIONS
Model Details List Price Our Price BUY
ASP50MK2 soundhole pickup
photos and specs
$59.99 $24.99
ACM50 condensor mic
(System 600 MKII only)
$59.99 $24.99
System 600MKII acoustic-electric pickup system
photos and specs
installed at factory contact us contact us

REGENT SERIES
Model Style Details List Price Our Price BUY
RD12 dreadnought spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $299.00 $199.99
RD12CE dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $389.00 $259.99
RD12VP dreadnought Starter Pack spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, gig bag $290.00 $194.99
RD12SP dreadnought with Acoustic Street Pack spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, gig bag $429.00 $289.99
RF12 folk spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $299.00 $199.99
RF12CE folk cutaway acoustic-electric spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $379.00 $254.99
RC12 classical spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Satin finish, hardshell case $299.00 $199.99
RD16 dreadnought spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $249.00 $165.99
RD16L dreadnought spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $249.00 $179.99
RD16SB dreadnought spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Sunburst/Gloss finish $249.00 $179.99
RD16BR dreadnought spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Brown/Gloss finish $249.00 $179.99
RD16BK dreadnought spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Black/Gloss finish $249.00 $179.99
RD16CE dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $329.00 $219.99
RD16CESB dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Sunburst/Gloss finish $339.00 $225.99
RF16 folk spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $249.00 $165.99
RF16CE folk cutaway acoustic-electric spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $329.00 $219.99
RC16 classical spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $229.00 $155.99
RC16CE classical hybrid acoustic cutaway 45 mm nut, spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $299.00 $199.99
RT16 travel size dreadnought spruce top, mahogany back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish, gig bag $269.00 $179.99
RD17 dreadnought spruce top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $299.00 $199.99
RD17CE dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric spruce top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $389.00 $259.99
RF17 folk spruce top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $299.00 $199.99
RF17CE folk cutaway acoustic-electric spruce top, rosewood back & sides, Natural/Gloss finish $389.00 $259.99