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Alvarez Slope Shoulder Acoustic/Electric Guitar - $800 (Santa Fe)
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Alvarez
model name / number:
ARDA-1965
size / dimensions:
Dreadnaught
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Most players believe that 12-fret guitars have 'richer' tone than 14-fret designs because the bridge is located more centrally in the lower bout. The standard 20 frets are still present and the scale length is normal at 25.5 inches.
The solid Sitka spruce top has a nice sunburst and the beauty of the guitar is enhanced by real abalone purfling all around the body edge and the sound hole. The top is built with forward shifted X-bracing which helps to emphasize bass response. The axis of the X is pushed closer to the sound hole than it is in traditional patterns. This creates a larger exposed soundboard that is strengthened by a solid maple bridge plate.
This guitar has been kept in a case with Boveda hydration packs that get changed regularly.
Model: Artist’s Edition ARDA1965 50th Anniversary
Limited Edition 2015 manufacture
Slope-shoulder 12-fret dreadnaught
Exclusive "Shadowburst" finish
Real abalone purfling and trim
Slotted headstock with Wilkinson open-gear tuners
18:1 tuning ratio
Solid American sitka spruce top
Acacia back and sides (supposed to look like Koa)
Rosewood fretboard
K and K mini pickup
Forward-shifted scalloped spruce x-bracing
Nut width: 1 3/4"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Bone nut and bone compensated saddle
Bi-level rosewood bridge
Rosewood headstock overlay
Beautiful tone/beautiful guitar