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Alvarez AC65Hce Classical Hybrid Acoustic-electric Guitar - Natural

Classical Hybrid Acoustic-electric Guitar with Cedar Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Laurel Fingerboard - Natural
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The Best of Acoustic and Classical Guitar at a Great Price

Considering picking up the guitar for the first time or adding the sound and style of a reliable classical to your toy collection? Turn to the Alvarez AC65HCE Artist 65 classical acoustic-electric guitar for quality construction and stellar sound at a steal. By combining hybrid construction techniques and premium electronics with Alvarez's decades of pumping out great instruments, the Artist 65 feels and sounds just as incredible as it looks, topped with solid western red cedar for a visual pop and additional richness. In contrast to traditional classical guitars, the AC65HCE boasts a narrower nut width similar to an acoustic guitar as well as a neck that joins at the 14th fret for easier access to the upper register. The perks are far from over, as Alvarez went with traditional Spanish fan bracing as well as a genuine bone nut and saddle for a significant sustain boost. With features and attention to detail like this, Alvarez's AC65HCE Artist 65 classical hybrid guitar is a worthy addition to any player's arsenal.

Top-notch tonewoods deliver excellent response and incredible warmth

With over a half-century of designing and crafting exquisite acoustic instruments under their belt, it's no surprise that Alvarez's Artist 65 continues this tradition in strides. Though priced for practically any budget, this 6-string's top-quality tonewoods deliver sonic warmth and far-reaching resonance fit for stages and studios of all kinds. To do just that, the Artist 65 starts with mahogany for the back and sides joined to a solid western red cedar top — Sweetwater classical guitarists were elated to find a solid top adorning this wallet-friendly instrument, imbuing additional depth and a leaping response whether you're picking, strumming, or playing fingerstyle. Its mahogany neck feels sturdy and smooth in your fretting hand, capped with Indian laurel for a silky playing experience in any position.

Comfortable hybrid features for versatile crossover guitarists

From high-class concert halls to classical recitals, there’s always a time and place for the traditional classical guitar. However, if you’re after a slightly more modern and versatile instrument, you’d do well to check out the Alvarez Artist 65! This guitar’s 14-fret neck joint, deep cutaway, and slimmed-down 1.875-inch nut width are sure to feel right at home with guitarists coming from the steel string world. Moreover, a 15-inch radius supplies a much more comfortable feel for the guitarist used to a rounded neck, as traditional classical guitars forgo a radius entirely for a dead flat fingerboard!

Alvarez AC65HCE Artist 65 Classical Hybrid Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Expertly crafted 6-string classical acoustic-electric guitar at a wallet-friendly price
  • Hybrid construction boasts a narrower nut width, radius fingerboard, and neck that joins at the 14th fret
  • Solid western red cedar top lends additional sonic warmth and excellent response
  • Mahogany back and sides lay a rich and resonant tonal foundation
  • Fast-playing mahogany neck and Indian laurel fingerboard feel smooth to the touch
  • Traditional Spanish fan bracing for a clear and well-balanced tone
  • LR Baggs StagePro Bronze Preamp EQ and Element pickup combine for natural amplified tones
  • Genuine bone nut and saddle improves sustain
  • Traditionally constructed with a Spanish heel neck joint

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Nylon
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Classical
  • Back & Sides Wood: African Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Solid A+ Western Red Cedar
  • Top Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: Traditional Spanish Fan
  • Binding: Black Walnut
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: D
  • Radius: 14.96"
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
  • Number of Frets: 22, Nickel Silver
  • Scale Length: 25.593"
  • Nut Width: 1.875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
  • Bridge Material: Indian Laurel
  • Tuning Machines: Alvarez, 15:1
  • Electronics: LR Baggs Stagepro Bronze (preamp), LR Baggs Element (pickup)
  • Strings: D'Addario Pro Arte EXP46, .029-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AC65Hce

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