Alvarez Guitars AD60 Artist Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Alvarez Guitars AD Artist Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Alvarez Artist Dreadnoughts are powerful and rewarding, great for strumming, flat-picking and lead work.

The premium North American Sitka top is hand selected and paired with high quality laminated African Mahogany backs and sides. The response is quick and its voice open and dynamic with plenty in the bass register and shimmering trebles.

Description

Back in 2010, the AD60 was the model that the Alvarez new design team first focused on and became the benchmark model, which other brands and Alvarez previous models were measured. The goal and therefore the whole approach of the team was to simply make the best performing entry level guitar available. In tandem with developing their Artist Series, they were also developing bracing systems such as FST2 at the Yairi workshops, and bracing systems we cut there by hand were reproduced by machine for Artist Series in order to create the Alvarez signature sound which can be heard throughout their brand.

The result of months of R&D produced the early 60’s series which helped to set Artist Series apart from other solid top lines and go on to win a host of awards at shows and in guitar magazines around the world. Since then, the construction and design continue to be redefined making the Artist 60’s series a pretty hard bunch to compare.

Features 

• Top: Dreadnought, Solid A Sitka Spruce-Natural/Gloss. Back & Side: Mahogany.
• Neck: Dovetail, Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, 14th Fret.
• Bridge: Bi-Level Rosewood. Fingerboard: Rosewood/12th Fret Inlay.
• Strings: D'Addario EXP. Tuner: Premium Die Cast.
• Headstock Plate: Rosewood. Nut & Saddle: Real Bone. Binding: Ivory ABS. Bridge Pins: PPS.
• Bracing System: FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X
• Nut and Saddle:  Real Bone
• Tuner:  Premium Die Cast
• Binding:  Ivory ABS
• Bridge Pins:  PPS
• Strings:  D'Addario EXP16
• Neck Joint:  Dovetail
• Neck Meets Body:  14th Fret
• Number of Frets:  21

Specs

• Scale: 648mm (25 1/2"inches)
• Overall Length (mm):  1042
• Body Width (mm):  395
• Body Depth at Heel (mm):  100
• Body Depth at Base (mm):  124
• Number of Frets:  21
• Nut Width (mm):  44.45/Nut Width (inches):  1 3/4

Shipping Policy

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Return Policy

New Items:

We honor a 14 day return window on all new items.

If you feel the need to return an item, it must be in the sellable condition, no paint chips, scratches or broken parts. Sellable Condition means that the product(s) is in exactly the same condition as it was when you received it. The item must have all the original packaging, included accessories owner’s manuals and blank warranty card, no sign of wear or abuse.

Used and Vintage Gear:

We honor a 3 day return window on all used and vintage items.

All our used gear is tested for functionality prior to being available for purchase and therefore only carries a 3 day approval period. If you would like to make a return just let us know within the 3 day window.

Damaged or Defective Items:

We visually inspect all items before shipment. If you believe you have received a damaged or defective product, please contact us immediately so we can work through the issue. Guitars, basses, and other equipment returned to us with pick marks, "buckle-rash", or any other damage or evidence of use may be subject to a 20% restocking fee, repair charge or disqualification of return. All items must be returned to us in the same condition they were when shipped to qualify. We reserve the right to refuse any return if we determine the item has been misused, modified or damaged by the purchaser. If the item turns out not to be defective upon inspection, we will have to deduct the cost of shipping from your return credit.

Shipping Charges incurred through the return of an item:

You will be responsible for the shipping charge for the return of your item, and if your item qualifies for Free shipping on its way to you, this shipping charge will also be deducted from your refund. If your item is determined to be defective, we will pay the shipping charge, equivalent to ground service.