Alvarez Guitars has long been respected for producing instruments that offer exceptional value and quality, and their acoustic-electric range is no exception. For musicians seeking guitars that perform beautifully both acoustically and when amplified, Alvarez provides a diverse selection to meet various needs and preferences. Let’s explore the breadth of Alvarez acoustic-electric guitars, highlighting different models and series that make this brand a favorite among players worldwide.
From beginners to seasoned professionals, the appeal of an Alvarez guitar lies in its craftsmanship and attention to detail. The acoustic-electric models are designed to deliver rich, resonant acoustic tones, while seamlessly transitioning to amplified performance. Whether you’re playing on stage, recording in the studio, or practicing at home, an Alvarez acoustic-electric guitar offers versatility and reliability.
One of the standout collections is the Artist Series. This series is known for its exceptional value, providing high-quality features at accessible price points. Within the Artist Series, you can find a variety of body styles in acoustic-electric configurations:
Alvarez AB60ce Artist Bass acoustic-electric guitar with cutaway, showcasing its natural finish and body shape.
For bass players looking to add acoustic depth to their sound, the AB60ce Artist Bass Acoustic Electric offers a rich, full tone. Its cutaway design allows for easy access to higher frets, making it a comfortable and versatile instrument for bassists.
The ABT60ce 8-String Black and Shadowburst models extend the Artist Series into the baritone range, offering a deeper, richer tonal palette. These 8-string baritone acoustic-electric guitars are perfect for players looking to explore lower tunings and create unique sonic textures. The cutaway feature remains, ensuring playability across the fretboard.
For classical guitarists, Alvarez also caters to the nylon-string market within the Artist Series with models like the AC65ce and AC65Hce. These Artist Classical Acoustic Electric guitars blend traditional classical design with modern amplification, making them stage-ready instruments. The ‘H’ in AC65Hce denotes a hybrid model, likely with a narrower neck profile that may appeal to players transitioning from steel-string guitars.
Alvarez AC65ce Artist Classical acoustic-electric guitar with cutaway, showcasing its classical body shape and natural finish.
The AC70Hce Armrest model further enhances player comfort with an armrest bevel, a feature often found on higher-end instruments. This thoughtful addition underscores Alvarez’s commitment to player-centric design even in their more affordable series.
Moving into steel-string acoustics, the dreadnought body shape is a cornerstone of acoustic guitar design, and Alvarez offers several dreadnought acoustic-electric models in the Artist Series. Models like the AD30CE, AD60ce, AD60ce 12-String, AD60Lce (Left Handed), AD66ce Shadowburst, and AD70ce Black showcase the variety within this body style. From standard 6-string to 12-string versions, and even left-handed options, Alvarez ensures that a wide range of players can find a dreadnought acoustic-electric that suits them.
Expanding beyond the Artist Series, the Artist Elite, Masterworks, and Yairi series represent higher tiers of Alvarez craftsmanship and materials. The Artist Elite series, for instance, builds upon the foundation of the Artist Series with upgraded features and aesthetics. Models like the AEB70ce Armrest Shadowburst, AEBT70ce Armrest, AED66ce Armrest, AED90ce Armrest, AEG70ce Armrest, AEG80ce Armrest, AEG95ce Shadowburst, and AEG99ce Armrest Shadowburst showcase a range of body styles (Bass, Baritone, Dreadnought, Grand Auditorium) with the inclusion of armrests for enhanced playing comfort.
Alvarez AEG99ce Armrest Shadowburst Artist Elite Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar with cutaway and armrest, shadowburst finish, top-tier grand auditorium features.
The Folk/OM body style, slightly smaller than a dreadnought, is well-represented in the Alvarez acoustic-electric lineup. Models like AF30CE, AF60ce Shadowburst, AF66ce Shadowburst, AF70ce Shadowburst, and AF70e in the Artist Series, and models extending into the Artist Elite and Masterworks series, demonstrate the versatility of this body shape for fingerstyle playing and comfortable strumming.
Grand Auditorium body guitars, known for their balanced tone and comfortable size, are also prominently featured. The Artist Series includes models like AG60ce 8-String Shadowburst, AG60ce Armrest, AG60ce Shadowburst, AG60Lce Shadowburst (Left Handed), AG66ce Shadowburst, AG70ce 12-String Black, AG70ce, AG70ce Black, and AG75ce. These models offer a variety of features, including 8-string and 12-string options, armrests, left-handed versions, and different finishes, all within the versatile Grand Auditorium body shape.
Alvarez AG60ce 8-String Shadowburst Artist Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric 8-string guitar with cutaway and shadowburst finish, grand auditorium 8-string option.
For players who prefer larger-bodied guitars, the Jumbo shape offers a powerful and resonant sound. The AJ80ce 12-String and AJ80ce from the Artist Series provide jumbo acoustic-electric options, with the 12-string model delivering an especially full and lush tone.
The “Little Jumbo” body style, as seen in the ALJ2CE Shadowburst and ALJ2E, offers a slightly smaller jumbo shape for players who want jumbo-like tone in a more manageable size. These Artist Series models are acoustic-electric and even come with gig bags, adding to their portability and value.
Parlor guitars, with their compact bodies and focused tone, are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Alvarez offers parlor acoustic-electric models such as the AP66e Shadowburst and AP70e in the Artist Series, providing options for players who appreciate the comfort and unique sonic character of parlor guitars.
Moving to the esteemed Yairi series, these guitars represent the pinnacle of Alvarez craftsmanship. The CY75ce and CYM75ce are Yairi Standard Series Classical Electric and Yairi Masterworks Classical models respectively, showcasing the exceptional quality and tone of hand-built, Japanese-made instruments in classical acoustic-electric formats.
Alvarez CY75ce Yairi Standard Series Classical Electric guitar, highlighting the Yairi craftsmanship in a classical model.
The Delta Series offers models like the Delta00E Sunburst and DeltaDeLiteE, catering to blues and travel guitar enthusiasts. These smaller-bodied acoustic-electric guitars are designed for portability and a focused, bluesy tone.
Within the Yairi Stage Series, models like DY1 Sunburst, DY70ce, FY70ce, FY70ce Shadowburst, FYM70ce, FYM74ce, GY70ce Shadowburst, GYM70ce Shadowburst, GYM72ce, GYM74ce, and GYM80ce Shadowburst offer a range of body styles (Dreadnought, Folk/OM, Grand Auditorium) and finishes, emphasizing stage-ready performance and quality construction.
Alvarez DY70ce Yairi Standard Series Dreadnought Electric guitar, yairi standard series dreadnought electric model.
Alvarez FY70ce Yairi Standard Folk/OM guitar, yairi standard folk/OM model.
Alvarez FYM70ce Yairi Masterworks Folk/OM guitar, yairi masterworks folk/OM model.
Alvarez FYM74ce Yairi Masterworks Folk/OM guitar, another yairi masterworks folk/OM option.
Alvarez GYM72ce Yairi Masterworks Grand Auditorium guitar, another yairi masterworks grand auditorium model.
The Laureate Series, including 2025 models, introduces further options like the LD60e, LD60e Sunset, LD70e, LD70e Daybreak, LD70e Herringbone Sunset, LD70Le (Left Handed), LDR70e Herringbone Sunset, LF60e, LF60e Sunset, LF70e, LF70e Daybreak, LF70e Herringbone Blacktop, LF70e Herringbone Sunset, LF70Le (Left Handed), LP60e, LP60e Sunset, LP70e, LP70e Daybreak, LP70e Herringbone Sunset, LP70Le (Left Handed), LT60e, LT60e Sunset, LT66e Daybreak, LT70e Daybreak, and LT70e Herringbone Sunset. This series expands the body style and aesthetic choices within the Alvarez acoustic-electric range, featuring dreadnought, Folk/OM, parlor, and 000 body shapes with various finishes and appointments.
Alvarez LD70e Laureate Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar, another laureate dreadnought option.
Alvarez LD70e Daybreak Laureate Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar, laureate dreadnought with daybreak finish.
Alvarez LD70e Herringbone Sunset Laureate Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar, laureate dreadnought with herringbone and sunset finish.
Alvarez LF60e Laureate Folk/OM acoustic-electric guitar, laureate folk/OM model.
Alvarez LF70Le Laureate Folk/OM left-handed acoustic-electric guitar, laureate left-handed folk/OM model.
Alvarez LP60e Laureate Parlor acoustic-electric guitar, laureate parlor model.
Alvarez LT60e Laureate 000 12 fret acoustic-electric guitar, laureate 000 12 fret model.
Alvarez LT66e Daybreak Laureate 000 12 fret acoustic-electric guitar, laureate 000 12 fret with daybreak finish.
Alvarez LT70e Herringbone Sunset Laureate 000 12 fret acoustic-electric guitar, laureate 000 12 fret with herringbone and sunset finish.
The Masterworks Series represents Alvarez’s commitment to premium materials and construction. Models such as MD60ce Shadowburst, MD60e Herringbone, MD66ce Custom, MD66ce Shadowburst, MD70 Herringbone 2024, MD70ce Custom 2024, MD70e Herringbone 2024, MDR70e Sunburst, MF60ce Shadowburst, MF60e Herringbone, MF66ce Shadowburst, MF70ce, MG60ce Shadowburst, MG66ce Custom, MG66ce Shadowburst, MG70ce, MG70ce Custom, MG75ce, MP60e Shadowburst, MP66e Shadowburst, and MP70e span Dreadnought, Folk/OM, and Grand Auditorium body styles, often featuring exquisite tonewoods and detailed appointments.
Alvarez MD60ce Shadowburst Masterworks Dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar, masterworks dreadnought with shadowburst finish.
Alvarez MG66ce Custom Masterworks Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar with cutaway, armrest and back bevel, masterworks custom grand auditorium with advanced features.
The Regent Series offers incredibly accessible options, particularly for beginners or those seeking great value. Models like RC26HCE, RD26CE, RD26CESB, RF26CE, and RF26CESB provide Regent 26 Series options in Classical Hybrid, Dreadnought Electric, and Folk Electric body styles, making Alvarez quality available to a wider range of players.
Alvarez RF26CE Regent 26 Series Folk Electric guitar, regent series folk electric model.
Finally, the Yairi Stage Series also includes non-electric models like WY1 and WY1 Sunburst, demonstrating the range within even a specific series. While these are not acoustic-electric, they are part of the broader Alvarez family and showcase the brand’s commitment to quality across instrument types.
In conclusion, the world of Alvarez guitars is rich and diverse, especially when it comes to their acoustic-electric offerings. From the value-packed Artist Series to the handcrafted Yairi models, Alvarez provides instruments for every level of player and musical style. Whether you’re seeking a dreadnought for powerful strumming, a grand auditorium for balanced fingerpicking, or a parlor guitar for intimate songwriting, exploring the Alvarez acoustic-electric range is a journey worth taking for any guitarist.
