Alvarez Guitars AF30CE Artist Series OM/Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar w/Cutaway EQ & Tuner

Alvarez Guitars AF30CE Artist Series OM/Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar w/Cutaway EQ & Tuner

The Alvarez 30 Series guitars may be the entry point to the Alvarez solid top Artist Series but there is little entry level about them when it comes to how these guitars play and sound. Their light semi-gloss finish allows them to sing, and like all Artist Series guitars. their tone and construction are continually designed and refined to offer a player experience rarely achieved at such accessible price points. This acoustic-electric model is fitted with their B-BAND SYS250 EQ and built in backlit tuner.

Description

Each model is designed to get the best out if its components, and for them to work together to produce balance, lively projection and great response. These components include our FST2 bracing system, bi-level rosewood bridge, real bone nut and saddle, great quality tone woods and thin finish.

FST2 is a forward shifted X brace design, this means the axis of the X is closer to the sound hole and therefore creates a larger soundboard area allowing for more energy and vibration to be harnessed. Both the X braces and asymmetric tone bars are carefully scalloped. The scalloping design was the result of years of continual development in their Yairi workshops.

The Artist Series sound and personality is open and powerful. FST2 also creates very good balance so both the treble and bass registers are clearly present and balanced in relation to each other.

Artist Series guitars feel right and are exciting to play; no matter if you are strumming hard or picking lightly, the guitar will do what you ask of it. 

Along with a more angled headstock, the bi-level bridge increases string tension by making the break angle of the strings from the saddle to the top more acute. Improved string tension adds to our sound, feel and response, which are also heightened by the use of real bone nuts and saddles.

The Artist Series also demonstrates great finishing capabilities; the gloss models have a clear deep shine from a finish that is applied as thinly as possible, again to help optimize tone.

Features

• Top Wood:  Solid A Sitka Spruce
• Body Finish:  Natural/Satin
• Back and Sides Wood:  African Mahogany
• Shape:  Folk/OM
• Neck:  Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish
• Bridge:  Techwood
• Fingerboard:  Techwood
• Nut and Saddle:  Real Bone
• Tuner:  Chrome, Die Cast
• Binding:  Black ABS
• Strings:  D'Addario EXP16
• Bracing Systems:  FST2 - Forward Shifted, Assymetric Tone Bars
• Neck Joint:  Dovetail
• Neck Meets Body:  14th Fret
• Number of Frets:  21
• Pickup / EQ:  SYS250 EQ with Backlit Tuner

Specs

• Overall Length (mm):  1015
• Body Width (mm):  390
• Body Depth at Heel (mm):  96
• Body Depth at Base (mm):  106
• Scale (mm):  630
• Scale (inches):  24 13/16
• Number of Frets:  21
• Nut Width:  44.45(mm)/1 3/4 (inches)

Shipping Policy

Flipside Music ships items within 2 days of purchase. UPS, FedEx or USPS will be the parcel carrier used to ship your purchase, if you have a preference for another shipping service provider, please contact Ike or Dylan and we will work with you and the company you choose.

International orders may be subject to destination countries sales, VAT or import tax. Please contact your country's duty center, prior to purchase for more information regarding these fees. Flipside Music will not reduce listed price to avoid said duties, taxes, or export/import fees.

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.