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Electronics in Alvarez Acoustic Electrics 2 Replies
Good morning, everyone. I'm thinking about getting an Alvarez Baritone and I notice they now offer a model with pickups. Who else has an Alvarez acoustic electric and how are the electronics?Continue
Started by Rev. Matt Fontana. Last reply by Mark Apr 11.
New To Group 1 Reply
Hello Everyone; I am new to this group so thought I would send a quick hello to introduce myself. I live in Vancouver, British Columiba, in Canada.I own an Alvarez Dreadnought. It is an AD60SC which…Continue
Started by Glenn G. Wootton. Last reply by David Susman Jan 29.
Seeking the Right Alvarez for Fingerstyle 6 Replies
Hi folks,I'm a fingerstyle hobbiest looking to pick up an Artist Series Alvarez. For quite some time I've been playing on a Seagull S6, which has a 1.8" nut width, making it a pretty decent…Continue
Started by Rob Darby. Last reply by Rob Darby Jan 19.
History of Alvarez with info on early models with descriptions, years made, etc? 8 Replies
Hello everyone! I'm new to the group and was wondering if anyone has a good source of the history of Alvarez guitars including the various (older) model with descriptions, time period that each…Continue
Started by Calvin J. Ardoin. Last reply by RickRocks Aug 7, 2012.
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Comment by Arlie Box on May 8, 2012 at 2:30pm -
Welcome to the group Jeremy.
Don't quite know how the gull got in here lol
Somebody close the window!!
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Comment by David Susman on May 7, 2012 at 2:31am -
I have heard no complaints about the Seagulls, they seem like good instruments. I don't get to play as often as I should or even want to, but did get some nice strumming time in yesterday.
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Comment by John Culver on May 6, 2012 at 7:03pm -
...theSeagull's a dreadnaught, and has a very nice warm sound in spite of the fact that it's a spruce top....the neck width is a little wider than the Alvarez...but it's a nice switch....
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Comment by John Culver on May 6, 2012 at 6:59pm
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Here's a pic of the Seagull...
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Comment by John Culver on May 6, 2012 at 6:55pm
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@David Susman...the AF410S pictured, in my opinion is a much better Artist series guitar than the ones offered now...better bracing, tone, and playability in my opinion. They don't make this one anymore, they replaced it with the AF60, which I bought in December, and have had no luck with. I replaced it with a Seagull Maritime SWS HG QI, much happier now!
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Comment by David Susman on May 6, 2012 at 8:20am
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Here's a short video giving us a tour of the Alvarez Shop!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdBlsCZG4oY&feature=youtube_gdat...
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Comment by David Susman on May 6, 2012 at 8:17am
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Nice guitar John. I was poking around the internet the other day and learned that Jerry Garcia played an Alvarez-Yairi during his sets with Dave Grisham. Those are some of my favourite recordings. Bluegrass and folk music. Garcia's guitar and Grisham's mandolin really shine.
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Comment by Dave Fengler on May 2, 2012 at 8:50am -
I play my Seagull S6 99% of the time. There was a Seagull S12 on CraigsList a few weeks ago. I probably could have gotten it for $300 and sold the Alvarez for $100 later, but my wife would have killed me. A 12 string is nice to have but will never be my main guitar.
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Comment by Dave Fengler on May 1, 2012 at 11:59am
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I got a RD20S12 on CraigsList for $60. It's in great shape but the action was so high it was unplayable. The truss rod was lose. Once I cranked on the truss rod, about 3/4 turn, the neck relief and action came back to spec. My guitar teacher was so impressed on how well it played he asked to adjust his Taylor!
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Comment by Arlie Box on May 1, 2012 at 10:48am
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Welcome Dave
I have an RD30C.(nothing significant about it)What do you play?
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