Two More Strings for New Sonic Dimensions
Though 12-string guitars have a recognizable glistening tone, many Sweetwater guitarists find it difficult to handle a wider neck and thicker fretboard. Alvarez’s AG60CE Artist Grand Auditorium 8-string guitar offers a perfect solution, providing a similar coveted sound while offering an easier-to-play build. Part of the company's award-winning Artist Series, the AG60CE features a doubled-up set of G and D strings to create a rich, mellow tone with minimal effort. The guitar’s grand auditorium construction allows for its sound to be amplified tenfold, generating a full-spectrum sound with a sparkling high end. Topped off with an LR Baggs Element pickup, you’ll strum your way to new sonic journeys with shimmery tone, without exerting as much energy.
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8-string polyphony
Alvarez’s decision for making an 8-string guitar is simple enough: standard 12-string guitars can be a bit of a challenge, even for intermediate players. The AG60CE 8-string alleviates this issue by adding two extra strings: a standard G and D (3rd and 4th). This upgrade allows for the same classic, jangly tone without the need for a wider neck. The addition of a grand auditorium body-style upgrades this output to an even wider tone, providing you with a faithful emulation of high-end 12-string accents that’s surprisingly easy to play.
LR Baggs EQ-adjustable pickup
Leveraging a flexible film sensor, the LR Baggs Element under-saddle pickup creates a highly sought-after quack-free experience. Instead of responding to individual string attack, the Element measures the movement of the soundboard on an ultra-sensitive level, highlighting the true voice of your guitar. A simple build means that this pickup won’t interfere with your natural sound, either. You’ll also have an easy-to-use EQ system that lets you adjust the ends and tones you produce, giving you further versatility with your instrument. Moreover, this AG60CE 8-string features Alvarez's state-of-the-art FS6 forward-shifted bracing system. This allows the instrument to reduce weight while bolstering voicing to harmonious effect, unifying the company’s midsize guitars with a common sonorous character while retaining the room to tailor tones to each specific shape and player.
Alvarez: catered to creatives
Sported onstage by the likes of guitar legends Bob Weir, Joe Bonamassa, and Richard Fortus, Alvarez designs its guitars to meet the creative needs of players everywhere. An honest approach to affordably priced and quality-crafted instrument making has resulted in a stunning variety of series and setups that will scratch the itch of even the most particular guitarists, from 12-strings and travel size to ukuleles and concert flamenco. Whatever your specific playing needs, there’s a long-term Alvarez companion ready to match your vibe. Guitars that are designed for a lifetime of enjoyment — that’s Alvarez!
Alvarez AG60CE Artist Grand Auditorium 8-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
- 8-string layout gives you a chance to experience a 12-string tone with a more comfortable playing experience
- Grand auditorium body shape allows for colossal sound
- A+ Sitka spruce and African mahogany tonewoods present a broad, full-spectrum tone with a prominent high-end
- "V" to "C" shape neck provides slick movement across the fingerboard for an easy-to-play 8-string experience
- Bone nut and saddle help create better sound transfer
- LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pickup produce an adjustable, sensitive tone
- Alvarez-style turning machines
- Attractive chrome hardware
- Award-winning Alvarez Artist Series guitar
