Twelve Strings of Artist-grade Appointments in Sonic Harmony
When it comes to the Artist Series of acoustic-electric guitars, luthiers at Alvarez spare no effort in delivering artist-grade craftsmanship with premium appointments. You’ll find the 12-string AG70CE Artist 70 to be no exception. An indelible blend of rosewood and solid A+ Sitka spruce outfit the grand auditorium body, complemented by a mahogany neck topped with a 21-fret East Indian rosewood fingerboard. Onboard LR Baggs electronics offer detailed tone-control options that won’t compromise the distinct sonics evoked by Alvarez’s cutting-edge FST2 forward-shifted bracing system and 12-string array, impressing Sweetwater’s guitarists with its bold yet malleable voicing. Moreover, its dynamic neck profile — transforming from a C to a soft V at the dovetail neck joint — accommodates multiple playstyles while maximizing comfort by complementing the grand auditorium’s beveled armrest and elegant cutaway. You’ll be right at home with the Alvarez AG70CE if you clamor for a 12-string acoustic-electric guitar with equally striking visual and sonic aesthetics.
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Masterful construction for superlative sound
Establishing a solid sonic foundation is integral to a guitar’s voicing, and the 12-string AG70CE is brimming with character. Its back and sides are constructed from expertly selected rosewood, known for its versatile and reactive range, yielding sonorous lows that morph into crystalline highs, all without compromising articulation throughout its registers. The AG70CE’s top comprises solid A+ Sitka spruce, a tonewood with dimensional stability and resounding resonance to elicit the elusive intersection of punchy, straightforward tone while retaining plenty of headroom, readily supporting all manners of strumming and picking styles — perfect for the creative possibilities afforded by its 12-string design. Its mahogany neck complements the slightly scooped midrange sonics of the rosewood back and sides, blooming with overtones and rich in harmonics. Meanwhile, its Indian rosewood fingerboard imparts a smooth, glassy veneer to your tone.
Cutting-edge bracing meets heritage-fueled design
Alvarez continuously innovates with an ongoing dedication to research and development to bring out the best in every instrument, and this 12-string AG70CE features its state-of-the-art FST2 forward-shifted bracing system. This allows the instrument to reduce weight while bolstering voicing to harmonious effect, moving the X-shaped brace closer to the sound hole to enlarge the soundboard area near the bridge. The resulting increase in vibration is channeled through the tone bars to deliver dynamic voicing that opens every register while bolstering bass-level frequencies.Moreover, the onboard LR Baggs StagePro Bronze preamp and Element pickup faithfully capture these sonics. The accompanying control scheme’s volume control, 2-band EQ, phase adjustment, and tuner let you refine your sound further. Alvarez-produced tuning machines and a bi-level Indian rosewood bridge, complete with a bone saddle, bookend the 25.5-inch scale, guiding its strings through a 1.889-inch bone nut.
Why put your trust in Alvarez?
Through its illustrious history, Alvarez has stamped its name on the acoustic guitar industry, an etching synonymous with artisan guitars crafted with exceptional materials. Driven by a set of seven values and dedicated most of all to the player’s experience, Alvarez seeks to ignite musical creativity through their guitars crafted by the hands of industry professionals and master luthiers. To bring these guitars to you, Alvarez maintains obsessive research and development and painstakingly tests every guitar that leaves their doors. In the end, these tenets solidify Alvarez as a brand you’ll feel proud to own.
Alvarez AG70CE Features:
- 12-string design expands tonal and compositional possibilities with dynamic voicing via cutting-edge FST2 forward-shifted bracing
- Carefully selected solid A+ Sitka spruce top is paired with rosewood back and sides for a balanced, adaptable, and articulate aural profile
- Mahogany neck fills out the mids with blossoming overtones and rich harmonics to ensure full-spectrum character
- Grand auditorium body shape provides a projected output that can easily fill the room
- Dynamic neck profile morphs from a C to a soft V as it joins the dovetail neck joint, maximizing comfort and access by complementing the beveled armrest and elegant cutaway
- East Indian rosewood fingerboard features 21 frets and a 15-inch radius to accommodate numerous playstyles and encourage sonic exploration
- Onboard LR Baggs Element pickup and StagePro Bronze preamp host a variety of tonal options for stage and studio, including 2-band EQ, tuner, and phase control
- Mother-of-pearl fingerboard and headstock inlays
- Chrome hardware and Alvarez tuning machines
- Bone nut and saddle guarantee excellent sound transfer
