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Alvarez AP66ESHB Artist Parlour Electro Acoustic Guitar in Shadowburst

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Product Description

The Alvarez Artist Parlour is an acoustic built to the highest quality and optimised for precise, focused sound.

After 50 years of making guitars, the American-based company have packed all their knowledge into building the finest solid top instruments in the world today.

Body and neck

High quality materials and clever design result in a reliable, well-balanced guitar. The all-Mahogany body and neck combination produces a mids-heavy, punchy and warm tone.

At the forefront of design is its FST2 X bracing, meaning the X is closer to the sound hole. So more energy and vibrations are harnessed through the woods of the guitar. A Rosewood fingerboard adds to the great tone and smooth playability.

Alvarez have also been conscious of the gloss finish. They’ve kept the coating over the body as thin as possible to keep the sound lively whilst offering protection from wear. 

Hardware

The Artist series uses the excellent LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element pickup to provide clear and versatile amplifier capabilities. When playing at larger venues, the LR Baggs system provides optimal tone transfer into an amp discreetly. And there are no obvious appearance changes, as the pickup and EQ are placed discreetly to not spoil the classy look of the instrument.

It gets the best out of its components too. The real bone nut adds plenty of sustain and reliability. It kills all fret buzz so the projected sound is as smooth as ever. Solid premium diecast tuners keep tuning stable in tandem with the nut.

The bridge is made of Rosewood to match the neck and allow for comfortable hand placement over extended periods of time.

The Parlour Design

Originally invented as a low-cost alternative to larger guitars, Parlour models were extremely popular in the late 1800’s early 1900’s, as it meant more people could afford a guitar. Nowadays, these compact guitars are loved by musicians that spend their time on the road, or just don’t have the space for a larger bodied acoustic.

Combining modern manufacture techniques with unique tonewood treatments, Alvarez Parlour acoustics tick all of the boxes that put the Parlour design on the map. A slim, compact body shape, 12th-fret neck-joint, and a concise but articulate acoustic sound.

Specifications

  • Series: Alvarez Artist
  • Top Wood: Solid African Mahogany
  • Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
  • Shape: Parlor
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Bracing System: FST2
  • Bridge: Rosewood / Pau Ferro
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood / Pau Ferro
  • Nut & Saddle: Real Bone
  • Tuner: Premium Die Cast
  • Binding: Ivory ABS
  • Strings: D'Addario EXP16
  • Pickup / EQ: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up
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Written by Cian Hodge

Customer Reviews

4.8

13 reviews

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Mr george Fenning17th Dec 2023

There appear to be a high fret affecting the high e string at 9 th fret . I cannot tell whether it is high fret or warped neck due to being left outside all day when temp was -6 the day before. I do like the guitar and its scale length. Good volume and tone compared to a small Martin I have and I dislike.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 4Sound 4

Ayush13th Dec 2023

Excellent guitar which came fully set up. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice parlor guitar. The finish is quite impressive and so is the sound!

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer1st Dec 2023

Was looking for a small acoustic to play around the house and learn some finger style, I have looked at many and this one seem like the best deal. This is a great guitar for a very low price, nice and easy to play and has a great sound. I've tweaked it a little by lowering the action, and will eventually replace the tuners as they are the only weak point.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 4Sound 5

Mr Stephen King1st Apr 2023

Value 4Looks 4Durability 4Sound 4

Trusted Customer29th Jan 2023

The action of the strings was a little bit high. But I understand it's saver to leave it like that then to adapt it and get complains. Now it's adjustable for anybodies needs.

Value 4Looks 4Durability 4Sound 4

Mr. Gerald Hobday24th Jan 2023

This guitar was in the sale and is worth every penny- Alvarez make a wonderful Parlour guitar and I am sure their other models are excellent. Highly recommended.

Value 5Looks 4Durability 4Sound 5

Trusted Customer14th Jan 2023

My only gripe is the string spacing at the bridge for me is a little tight

Value 5Looks 5Durability 4Sound 5

Mr David Jones9th Nov 2022

Value 5Looks 5Sound 4

Trusted Customer8th Apr 2022

Value 4Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Daniel Lees25th Aug 2021

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

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