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PRODUCT GUIDE 2015

IT’S OUR DUTY TO MAKE INSTRUMENTS THAT HELP PLAYERS PRODUCE THEBEST MUSIC THAT IS WITHIN THEM.

2015 is a very special year for Alvarez. Our brand will celebrate its 50th anniversary, a landmark occasion which not only inspires us to review our history, but also to look to the future and imagine Alvarez in another 50 years.

50 YEARS OF ALVAREZ 05

REGENT SERIES 0626s 0827s 10Ukuleles 11

ARTIST SERIES 1230s 1460s 1565s 2166s 2470s 2675s 3080s 3190s 32Ukuleles 33

50TH ANNIVERSARY MODELS 34

GRATEFUL DEAD 36

ALVAREZ ELECTRONICS 22

ALVAREZ SHOP 27

MASTERWORKS 4060s 4265s 42A66s 43A70s 45

ALVAREZ ACCESSORIES 47

ALVAREZ ARTISTS 48

ALVAREZ YAIRI 50Yairi Masterworks 52Yairi Stage 54Yairi Standard 56

ALVAREZ SPEC SHEET 2015 58

The acoustic guitar has stood the test of time. Through ever-changing music landscapes and cultures, and developments in digital devices for making and listening to music, the acoustic guitar has, in design, remained close if not exactly the same as when C.F. Martin invented the x-brace system for steel string guitars back in the 1850’s.

Of course there has been continuous development in manufacturing as luthiers and guitar companies try to perfect the acoustic guitar and its production, but in overall concept the acoustic guitar remains the same as it always has been, a wooden soundbox, with a neck, headstock, bracings, and strings that has helped artists express their feelings and influence ours for decades. It is the songwriter’s canvas, the musician’s friend, the instrument you can play softly in the dead of night or make it shout and scream if you so desire. So here’s to the acoustic guitar in general, as well as Alvarez’s 50th birthday.

We have some very special instruments launching this year with our 1965 Series, and of course the Grateful Dead Series; it’s their 50th too. But our standard line has also improved, with a focus on the quality of the finish. It’s thinner and shinier, helping to project tone even further, and make our guitars look even prettier.

Happy birthday Alvarez! Lets have a great year and make some more history.

CHRIS MEIKLE & THE ALVAREZ TEAMSt. Louis Music

*Models and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Produced by St. Louis Music and Paul&Sam Ltd. - www.paulandsam.co

1965: A YEAR OF TRIUMPHS AND MILESTONES.

The year the Beatles released their groundbreaking Rubber Soul album, the year that The Sound of Music released in theaters and became an instant classic, and the year that saw Edward Higgins White become the first American to walk in space.

And it was a year of conflict and tragedies. Martin Luther King led protests throughout the south to champion the civil rights movement. The first US combat troops arrived in Vietnam. We lost Winston Churchill and TS Elliot.

ST. LOUIS, 1965: A YEAR OF INSPIRATION.

Frank Sinatra had just played the Peabody Opera House. The magnificent St Louis Arch had just been completed. And in a quiet part of the city, a company called St. Louis Music had a vision. A vision for a line of guitars that could reach out to the musical revolution sweeping the world and inspire a generation of new players.

This new line of instruments would become Alvarez Guitars.

A PARTNERSHIP

Just a few years later, Alvarez would form a momentous alliance that would take every aspect of the brand to new heights. Then–owner of Alvarez, Gene Kornblum, fused his mastery of marketing and guitar knowledge with the transcendent luthiery of Kazuo Yairi, of Kani, Japan. This union created a culture of constant improvement at Alvarez, one that still exists today.

It’s a partnership that has born many successes over the years. St. Louis Music’s ability to put fine instruments in the hands of the world’s greatest players has made Alvarez a globally recognized brand, while the craftsmanship and design of Kazuo Yairi has defined the brand’s quality for many years. Until his passing in March of 2014, Kazuo would personally sign the neck block of his Alvarez-Yairi instruments. His son now carries on that tradition, and the Master Luthiers taught by Kazuo and his contemporaries continue building amazing guitars. We will miss Mr. Yairi greatly. He was a driven and charismatic leader and in this, our 50 anniversary year, we remember him with fond memories and great thanks.

ALVAREZ ARTISTS

Over the last 50 years, Alvarez and Alvarez Yairi guitars have been played by artists of every genre, from folk and blues to Rock and Heavy Metal. Bob Weir and the late Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead each have signature models, and Bob’s WY1 has become one of the most popular handcrafted guitars in the world, played regularly by Joe Bonamassa and Ani DiFranco.

Other artists that have brought Alvarez to their stages are Paul McCartney, U2’s Bono, David Crosby, Johnny and June Carter Cash, and Carlos Santana.

And while those amazing talents humble us by choosing our guitars, we’re also driven by the thousands of everyday players that pick an Alvarez for their unique musical experimentation and growth.

ALVAREZ BEYOND

For Alvarez, the years to come are a promise of further innovation and excellence. Our design team are constantly honing the specs of our guitars, committed to delivering instruments that don’t only look and sound great, but also offer a wide variety to consumers, and at a very accessible cost. In the last few years alone, the brand has won many awards around the world and continues to garner recognition as a leader and pioneer in the industry.

The 50th Anniversary of the brand will see the release of some stunning commemorative models, each featuring tightly grained, seasoned woods, hand cut Abalone purfling, Acacia back and sides and our wonderful Shadowburst finish over the shimmering Sitka.

This exciting new range can be found on page 30.

Looking ahead, into the next half century, it will be a time filled with new music and artists. Alvarez has always been, and will continue to be devoted to those creators and players, and providing them the finest instruments we can craft.

THANK YOU

50 YEARS OFALVAREZ GUITARS

5

The entry-level guitar. Redefined.

Regent Series are high quality entry level guitars, designed to give younger players, or players just starting out, an enjoyable

experience in learning to play guitar.

They are very much, serious guitars made from quality woods and components with

many features of our more expensive instruments. You will be blown away by how good they sound and respond, and we hope you’ll find your new guitar hard to put down.

REGENTSERIES

TRAVEL

RT26Natural / Gloss

250RD26CENatural / Gloss

250RD26CESBSunburst / Gloss

RD26Natural / Gloss

Left-Handed available

RD26SBSunburst / Gloss

26s

250 250

All Regent models ship with the Alvarez Duo-Foam Deluxe Gig Bag.

CLASSICAL

DREADNOUGHT

FOLK/ OM

RF26Natural / Gloss

RC26Natural / Gloss

RC26HCENatural / Gloss

RF26CENatural / Gloss

Top Spruce

Back & Sides Mahogany

Neck Mahogany, Satin Finish

Bracing Standard Scalloped X

Bridge Bi-Level Rosewood

Fingerboard Rosewood

Headstock Plate Rosewood

Nut & Saddle PPS Synthetic Bone

Tuners Chrome, Die-cast

Binding Ivory ABS

Strings D’Addario EXP16

Gig Bag AGB-15, Duo-Foam 15mm

A/E models come with SYS250 EQ with tuner

250

KEY FEATURES

RC26HCE features• 14th fret joint• Curved fingerboard • 48mm nut

REGENT SERIES

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TENOR


Neck Mahogany

Bracing Fan

Bridge Rosewood


Nut & Saddle Real Bone

Tuners Chrome, Closed Back

Binding 22s None – 26s Black ABS

Strings D’Addario

RD27Natural / Gloss

RF27Natural / Gloss

27s

FOLK/ OM DREADNOUGHT

RF27CENatural / Gloss

RD27CENatural / Gloss

UKULELES

RU22TTop: Mahogany

RU26STop: Spruce

RU26TTop: Spruce

SOPRANO

CONCERT

RU22STop: Mahogany

RU22CTop: Mahogany

250 250

Top Spruce

Back & Sides Rosewood

Neck Mahogany, Satin Finish

Bracing Standard Scalloped X




Nut & Saddle PPS Synthetic Bone


Binding Ivory ABS

Strings D’Addario EXP

Gig Bag AGB-15, Duo-Foam 15mm

A/E models come with SYS250 EQ with tuner.

250

KEY FEATURES KEY FEATURES

REGENT SERIES

SOPRANO

RU22BTop: Mahogany

BARITONE

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2015 will be another great year for Artist Series.

Already a class leading and multi award winning line of instruments, 2015 sees the

finish of Artist Series become even better. We have made it thinner to help tone, and made it clearer with a beautiful shine. We believe Artist Series is simply beyond its peers with

a detail in design and construction that is second to none in the solid top arena

The success of Artist Series is not just down to us but the thousands of players who have

posted, tweeted or discussed these guitars in forums, reviews, and on the street, for that,

we sincerely thank you.

ARTISTSERIES

AB60CE Best New Bass Music & Sound Retailer, USA

AD70 Best Acoustic Guitar, Rock Category Chitarre Magazine, Italy

AP70 Best Acoustic Guitar under £500.00 Guitar & Bass Magazine, UK

AG75CE Rated 90% Guitar & Bass Magazine, UK

ABT60 Rated 5/5 Acoustic Magazine,UK

ARTIST 66 SERIES Nominated for Best Acoustic Series Music & Sound Retailer, USA

AD70CE Best Electro Acoustic under £500.00Guitar & Bass Magazine, UK

AD66CE“This guitar is well worth every penny of its under-$500 street price”American Songwriter. USA

ABT60“The ABT60 delivering great value for anyone considering a Baritone”Teja Gerken, Acoustic Guitar Magazine

Awards & Accolades for Artist Series

KEY FEATURES DREADNOUGHTTop Solid A Sitka Spruce


Neck Mahogany, 50/50 Semi Gloss Finish

Bracing FST2M






Binding Black ABS



250

DREADNOUGHT FOLK/ OM

AD30Natural / Satin

AF30Natural / Satin

AD30CENatural / Satin

AF30CENatural / Satin

30s 60s

550250250 AD60Natural / Gloss


AD60CENatural / Gloss

“With a huge choice of tone woods and body shapes, Artist Series has a guitar for everyone.

Top Solid A+ Sitka Spruce



Bracing FST2M


Inlays Abalone & Mother of Pearl

Fingerboard Rosewood/ 12th Fret Inlay



Tuners Premium Die-cast

Binding Ivory ABS

Bridge Pins PPS



550

KEY FEATURES

ARTIST SERIES

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AD60BK Black / Gloss

AF60 Natural / Gloss


AF60SB Sunburst / Gloss

AD60SB Sunburst / Gloss

AD60CEBK Black / Gloss

DREADNOUGHT FOLK/ OM GRAND AUDITORIUM

AD60CESBSunburst / Gloss

550550 AF60CESB Sunburst / Gloss

550 AG60CENatural / Gloss


550

AF60CE Natural / Gloss

550

AD60SB Sunburst / Gloss

ARTIST SERIES60s

GRAND AUDITORIUM

AG60CE 550


KEY FEATURES KEY FEATURES

250AD60-12Natural / Gloss

LJ60Natural / Satin

AD60-12CENatural / Gloss

LJ60ENatural / Satin

550

Carefully designed with a unique bracing pattern and arched back to give you as much tone from a little guitar you’re ever likely to hear.

The LJ60 is a serious little instrument, perfect for when you’re on the road, at the beach or just sitting on the porch.

Comes with the Alvarez AGB-15 Duo-foam deluxe gig bag.


Back & Sides Arched Mahogany


Bracing FSTLJ






Binding Ivory ABS





Bracing FST2M






Binding Ivory ABS




250550

12 STRING DREADNOUGHT

LJ60 LITTLE JUMBO

Carefully designed with a unique bracing pattern and arched back to give you as much tone from a little guitar you’re ever likely to hear.

instrument, perfect for when you’re on the road, at the beach

Comes with the Alvarez AGB-15

LJ60 LITTLE JUMBO12 STRING DREADNOUGHT

ARTIST SERIES60s


CLASSICAL

KEY FEATURESBARITONE BASS ELECTRIC ACOUSTIC

ABT60 Natural / Gloss


AC65Natural / Gloss

AC65HCENatural / Gloss

AC65CENatural / Gloss

CLASSICALCLASSICAL

65s

AB60CENatural / Gloss


550 550550

Top Solid A+ Western Red Cedar



Bracing Traditional Spanish Fan

Neck Joint Spanish Heel

Bridge Rosewood




Tuners Chrome, Open Gear Strip

Binding Rosewood



550

ABT60ENatural / Gloss

550

“Best new bass (AB60CE)Music & Sound Retailer

AC65HCE features• 14th fret joint• Radius fingerboard • 48mm nut

“Rated 5/5 (ABT60)Acoustic Magazine

“The ABT60 delivering great value for anyone considering a baritoneTeja Gerken, Acoustic Guitar Magazine

ARTIST SERIES60s


ALVAREZ ELECTRONICS

DESIGNED BY B-BAND

SYS250

SYS650

ALVAREZ SYS650

ALVAREZ SYS550

ALVAREZ SYS250

The 650 uses B-BAND’s patented electret film technology replacing the Piezo materials found in other acoustic guitar pickups. A Piezo pickup tends to import a sound of its own into the electrified tone, which is often described as “quacky” or synthetic – You don’t get this with B-BAND technology which works in much the same way as a condenser microphone, allowing for accurate reproduction of the instruments true voice.

The SYS650 is a dual pick-up system incorporating one UST (under saddle transducer) and an AST (acoustic soundboard transducer) placed under the soundboard, the amplified sound can be blended between the two pickups to find subtle changes in response for lead, picking or rhythm work.

The SYS650 has a fully chromatic, precision tuner with backlit LCD screen; 3-bands of rotary EQ and a notch filter that helps eliminate feedback while minimizing degradation of the overall sound.

The SYS550 also uses B-bands patented electret film under saddle pickup to achieve accurate reproduction. This is a single pick up system with an added feature on the console for ‘Presence’ to help you find the sound you need when playing live.

SYS550 also has a 3-band EQ and backlit chromatic tuner, notch and master volume.

We’re really happy to feature this great EQ and pick up in our Regent Series guitars. The SYS250 delivers superb performance and acoustic reproduction as well as a fully chromatic, precision tuner with backlit LCD screen and a 4-band EQ.

250

650

550

PARLORFOLK/ OMDREADNOUGHT

AD66SBSunburst / Gloss

AP66SBSunburst / Gloss

AF66SB Sunburst / Gloss

AF66CESBSunburst / Gloss

Missing

Top Solid African Mahogany


Neck Mahogany

Bracing FST2M







Binding Ivory ABS


Finish High Gloss Vintage Burst


550

66s

AP66ESBSunburst / Gloss

Missing

AD66CESBSunburst/ Gloss

550 550 550

PARLORFOLK/ OM

“Artist 66’s are all Mahogany construction and have a warm and focused tone.

KEY FEATURES PARLOR

Missing

Missing

Artist 66’s are all Mahogany construction and have a warm and focused tone.

FOLK/ OM

ARTIST SERIES


DREADNOUGHT SLOPE SHOULDERED DREADNOUGHT

70s

ARD70ENatural / Gloss

ARD70Natural / Gloss

SLOPE SHOULDERED

AD70Natural / Gloss


AD70SBSunburst / Gloss

550 550



Neck Mahogany

Bracing FST2M







Binding Ivory ABS



550

KEY FEATURES

ARTIST SERIES

ARD70 features• 12th fret joint• Slotted headstock

SHOP

THE

During the course of 45 years the Alvarez guitar shop in St. Louis has developed the most comprehensive pre sale inspection and adjustment procedure in the industry.

Every single Alvarez instrument, irrespective of its price point is inspected and adjusted in St. Louis.

We know how important it is for a guitar to not just sound right, but to feel right too and play perfectly straight out of the box.

Alvarez instruments go through an advanced set-up process that includes a full fretboard level and dress, filing of nut slots and multiple neck/truss rod adjustments. Every fretboard is oiled, every note is tested for clarity and bridge saddle measurements are taken to make sure your guitar feels and plays just right.

ALVAREZ PRODUCT GUIDE 2015 | ARTIST SERIES

FOLK/ OMCLASSICALPARLOR FOLK/ OM

AP70ENatural / Gloss

AP70SBSunburst / Gloss

AF70Natural / Gloss

AF70CENatural / Gloss

AC70Natural / Gloss

AP70Natural / Gloss


AF70Natural / Gloss

AF70CE550 550

“Artist Series Parlor’s are amongst our best selling instruments. They are a great mix of old and new with traditional cosmetics and an open, modern projection and sound.

PARLOR CLASSICAL

ARTIST SERIES70s


JUMBOGRAND AUDITORIUM



Neck Mahogany

Bracing FST2M







Binding Ivory ABS



Back & Sides Maple

Neck Maple

Bracing FST2M







Binding Ivory ABS




550 550

75s 80s

AJ80Natural / Gloss

AF75Natural / Gloss

AG75CENatural / Gloss

FOLK/ OM

GRAND AUDITORIUM

550 AJ80CENatural / Gloss

550

KEY FEATURESKEY FEATURES

ARTIST SERIES


KEY FEATURES

Electrics fitted with SYS550 and built in tuner.

550

90s

AD90Natural / Gloss


550


Back & Sides Acacia

Neck Mahogany

Bracing FST2M







Binding Ivory ABS


DREADNOUGHT

UKULELES

Neck Mahogany

Bracing Fan

Bridge Rosewood



Tuners Chrome, Closed back or Open Gear

Binding IvoryABS & Herringbone Strings D’Addario

KEY FEATURES

AU70TTop: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides: Rosewood

AU90STop: Solid Acacia

Back & Sides: Acacia

AU70BTop: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce


AU90TTop: Solid Acacia

Back & Sides: Acacia

AU70STop: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce


AU70CTop: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce


Artist Ukuleles are traditionally made with fan braces, solid tops and slotted bridges for ease of restringing and improved response. They are stylish Ukuleles with ivory ABS binding and herringbone purfling, real pearl and abalone inlays and our Tenor and Baritone models sport a slotted headstock and open gear vintage style tuners.

SOPRANO

CONCERTBARITONE TENOR

DREADNOUGHT


DREADNOUGHT

ARDA1965Sunburst / Gloss


Back & Sides Acacia

Purfling 1.5mm Paua Abalone

Neck Mahogany

Bracing FST2M








Finish High Gloss Shadowburst

ADA1965Sunburst/ Gloss

KEY FEATURES

1965 SERIES

DREADNOUGHT

SERIES

DREADNOUGHT

ADA1965Sunburst/ Gloss

PARLORFOLK/ OM

APA1965Sunburst / Gloss

AFA1965Sunburst / Gloss

AFA1965

ARTIST SERIES

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THE

SERIES

50 YEARS OFTHE GRATEFUL DEAD

SIMPLY STUNNING AND UNIQUE, JUST LIKE THE BAND THEMSELVES.

1965, PALO ALTO, CA.

A freshly formed band of rock and blues musicians were looking for a new name. Guitarist Jerry Garcia happened upon the little-known phrase “grateful dead” in a dictionary, a preciously brief moment, but one that would influence entire generations of rock and roll fans.

The Grateful Dead went on to have one of the most storied careers in all of rock and roll. They produced dozens of albums and played thousands of shows around the globe, supported by a legendary following of loyal fans that continue to celebrate the band to this day. In 1994, the Grateful Dead were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

To commemorate the band’s 50th Anniversary, Alvarez is proud to present the Grateful Dead Series, limited edition, signature guitars.

2015, ST. LOUIS, MO.

Grateful Dead enthusiasts will love the official artwork, applied to the cedar tops by an innovative screen printing process, and all guitarists will appreciate the fine construction, playability and tone of these instruments.

Each model features a solid A grade western red cedar top, screen printed under a flawless satin finish. Other appointments include custom mother of pearl inlays, a rosewood fingerboard and bi-level bridge and 12th fret lightning bolt inlay. Both models are constructed using the Alvarez FST2M hand finished, forward shifted, scalloped bracing system for optimal performance and response.

Each Grateful Dead Series guitar is very slightly unique due to the screen printing process developed to apply the artwork. This process allows the color and grain pattern of each top to contribute towards the aesthetics. Since every piece of wood is unique then the look of each guitar is, too. The printing process also gives the Grateful Dead series a cool vintage vibe and the color of the solid western red cedar top is allowed to be part of the artwork, again adding individuality, making each one of these guitars a unique, and special instrument.

3737

Officially Licensed Grateful Dead Product – Rhino Entertainment, A Division of Warner Brothers Music.

37

FOLK/ OM

39

ARTIST SERIES

AF65GD/MAF65GD/F

FOLK/ OM


Finish Silk Printed under Satin


Neck Mahogany

Bracing FST2M


Inlays Mother of Pearl





Binding Ivory ABS

Bridge Pins PPS


KEY FEATURES FOLK/ OM

“Alvarez is proud to have had Jerry and Bob play Alvarez guitars for so long. Bob continues today playing his Signature Series WY1”

CUSTOM ARTWORK

Inspired by classic Grateful Deadimages, the designs have beenapplied using a custom screenprinting process. Thanks to MotherNature, each guitar top varies slightlyin both grain and color, making everyAlvarez Grateful Dead guitar a unique instrument.

SIGNATURE 12th FRET INLAY

The “Lightning Bolt” is a GratefulDead icon, and a design used on Bob Weir’s WY1. The Inlay is made from premium Mother of Pearl.

DANCING BEAR

Like the artwork applied to the top,the guitar itself is meant to be fullof surprises. We could not resist adding the dancing bear to the back of the headstock.

GRATEFUL DEAD SERIES

FOLK/ OM


The All-New Masterworks Series.

Nothing can really match a guitar made from all-solid wood. The deflection of the notes is

quicker, the quality of the note is better and the sound of your guitar will improve as it ages.

Masterworks are great guitars, seriously powerful and responsive and now built with our new FST2M bracing system, their sound is so

refined and articulate, it’s hard to match.

MASTERWORKSSERIES

MDA66SHBShadowburst/ Gloss

MDA66CESHBShadowburst/ Gloss

MGA66ESHBShadowburst/ Gloss

Top Solid AA Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides Solid African Mahogany

Neck One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi Gloss Finish

Bracing FST2M


Inlays Paua Abalone & Mother of Pearl




Tuners Premium, Chrome Die Cast

Binding Rosewood

Bridge Pins Ebony


Top Solid AA Western Red Cedar



Bracing FST2M






Tuners Premium, Chrome Die Cast

Binding Rosewood

Bridge Pins Ebony



650A/E models come with SYS650 EQ with tuner.

650

60s 65sA66s

MD60Natural / Gloss

MD65Natural / Gloss

MD60CENatural / Gloss

MD65CENatural / Gloss

DREADNOUGHT DREADNOUGHT DREADNOUGHT

GRAND AUDITORIUMKEY FEATURES KEY FEATURES

Top Solid African Mahogany



Bracing FST2M







Tuners Premium Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Buttons

Binding Acacia Koa

Bridge Pins Ebony



650

KEY FEATURES

650 650650

MASTERWORKS SERIES

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MFA66CESHBShadowburst/ Gloss

MPA66SHBShadowburst/ Gloss

MFA66SHBShadowburst/ Gloss

A70sA66s

GRAND AUDITORIUM

PARLOR

MDA70Natural/ Gloss

MPA70Natural/ Gloss

MDA70CENatural/ Gloss

MGA70ENatural/ Gloss

Top Solid AA Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides Solid East Indian Rosewood


Bracing FST2M







Tuners Premium Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Buttons

Binding Flame Maple

Bridge Pins Ebony

Strings D’Addario EXPA/E models come with SYS650 EQ with tuner

650

KEY FEATURESPARLORPARLOR FOLK/ OM

650650

1.5mm paua abalone purfling.

MASTERWORKS SERIESAll Solid African Mahogany with our Stunning Shadowburst Finish.

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MFA70CENatural/ Gloss

MCA70Natural/ Gloss

MFA70Natural/ Gloss

650

A70s

1.5mm paua abalone purfling.

CLASSICAL FOLK/ OM

Real Paua Abalone Purfling and Curly Maple Binding Frame Flawless Sitka Tops.

CC1 Classical

DC1 Dreadnought

FC1 Folk/OM

PC-1 Parlor

ABC1 Acoustic Bass

JC1 Jumbo

AGB-15A Dreadnought

AGB-15C/F Classical/FolkOM

AGB-15P Parlor

AGB-15J Jumbo

AGB-15BT Baritone

AGB-15BA Bass

AGB-15SU Soprano Ukulele

AGB-15CU Concert Ukulele

AGB-15TU Tenor Ukulele

AGB-15BU Baritone Ukulele

ACS-60BK Alvarez Cotton Webbing Guitar Strap - Black

ACS-60BR Alvarez Cotton Webbing Guitar Strap - Brown

ACS-60KH Alvarez Cotton Webbing Guitar Strap - Khaki

ALS-60BK Alvarez Padded Leather & Suede Guitar Strap

GUITAR STRAPS

DELUXE CASES

ACCESSORIES

15MM DUO-FOAM DELUXE GIG BAG

CC1

DC1

FC1

PC-1

ABC1

JC1

AGB-15A

AGB-15C/F

AGB-15P

AGB-15J

AGB-15BT

AGB-15BA

AGB-15SU

AGB-15CU

AGB-15TU

AGB-15BU

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ALVAREZ ARTISTS

ANI DIFRANCOAni is a Grammy Award winner with over 20 album releases and long time Alvarez artist.

Some of most creative and successful artists ever to grace the planet have chosen Alvarez. Thank you.

Past and present Alvarez players include Joe Bonamassa, Bono, Johnny Cash, Crosby Stills & Nash, Ani DiFranco, Jerry Garcia, Sir Paul McCartney, Monte Montgomery, Carlos Santana, Josh Turner, Bob Weir, Tom York, and many more. It gives us great pride to see such wonderful artists perform with Alvarez instruments.

MONTE MONTGOMERYNo one on earth plays acoustic guitar

like Monte, listed in Guitar Player magazine’s Top 50 All-Time Greatest

Guitarists, he won Best Acoustic Guitar Player at SXSW 7 years in a row.

We can only thank our lucky stars he chose Alvarez early in his career, and

has been with us ever since.

A living legend, founder member of The Grateful Dead and all round

music pioneer. Bob is one of our longest endorsees and friends.

BOB WEIR

Perfection is a journey, not a destination.

The wonderful thing about making acoustic guitars is they are incredibly sensitive and complex instruments. Decades, careers, lifetimes have been spent trying to

perfect or find the sound in the luthier’s head, but often it eludes us. Only time, experimentation and experience

can help us get the results we are after.

Alvarez-Yairi guitars have held a special place in players hearts for nearly fifty years. Some of the greatest

songwriters and guitarists ever to grace the planet have played them. So when we came to updating the Alvarez-Yairi Series, we did it with great care and the reverence

it deserves.

Two years of development has resulted in us producing the finest guitars we have ever made. Eloquently voiced instruments, beautifully balanced with a charisma and

tonal personality you will fall in love with.

The all-new Alvarez-Yairi Series is simply superb.

ALVAREZ YAIRISERIES

YAIRI MASTERWORKS

DREADNOUGHT

DYM60Finish: Natural/ Gloss

Top: Solid AA Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany

DYM70Finish: Natural/ Gloss


Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood

DYMR70SBFinish: Sunburst/ Gloss



DYM75Finish: Natural/Satin Top: Solid AA Western Red Cedar Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood

DYM70SBFinish: Sunburst/ Gloss



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PARLOR FOLK/ OM CLASSICAL

PYM70Finish: Natural/ Gloss



FYM75Finish: Natural/ Satin

Top: Solid AA Western Red Cedar


CYM95Finish: Natural/ Satin

Top: Solid AA Western Red Cedar


Neck Mahogany, one piece with extended neck joint. 50/50 finish

Bracing Hand Carved FTS2

Bridge Ebony, Direct Coupled


KEY FEATURES

Fingerboard Ebony/ 12th Fret Inlay

Headstock Plate 2mm Rosewood


Tuners Gotoh 510’s, Gold with Ebony Buttons

Bindings Ivoroid

Bridge Pins Ebony


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FOLK/ OM

Top Solid AA Western Red Cedar



Bracing FTS2M

Bridge Rosewood, Direct Coupled


Fingerboard Rosewood with 12th Fret Inlay



Tuners Gotoh, Gold

Bindings Ivoroid

Bridge Pins Ebony



650

WY1TSTobacco Sunburst/ Gloss

1.5mm Abalone Purfling

Bob Weir

YAIRI STAGE

KEY FEATURES

WY1Natural/ Satin

DY1TSTobacco Sunburst/ Gloss


Ani DiFrancoWY1Natural/ Satin

DY1TSTobacco Sunburst/ Gloss


Ani DiFranco


YAIRI STANDARD

DY65CEFinish: Natural/ Satin

Top: Solid AA Cedar

Back & Sides: Mahogany

DY70CEFinish: Natural/ Gloss



OY70CEFinish: Natural/ Gloss



YB70Finish: Natural/ Gloss



PY70Finish: Natural/ Satin



DREADNOUGHT

PARLOR BARITONE

OM

650 650650

650650

CY70 Finish: Natural/ Gloss



CY75 Finish: Natural/ Gloss

Top: Solid AA Cedar


CYS70CEFinish: Natural/ Gloss



Slim body, 48mm nut

CY70CEFinish: Natural/ Gloss



CY75CEFinish: Natural/ Gloss

Top: Solid AA Cedar


CLASSICAL


Bracing FTS2M

Bridge Rosewood, Direct Coupled


KEY FEATURES

Fingerboard Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay



Tuners Gotoh, Gold

Bindings Ivoroid

Bridge Pins Ebony



650

650650

650


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REGENT SERIES

RD26 Dreadnought w/Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1028 393 100 121 Standard Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" / AGB-15 /

RD26L Dreadnought Left Hand, w/Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1028 393 100 121 Standard Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" / AGB-15 /

RD26SB Dreadnought w/Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1028 393 100 121 Standard Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" / AGB-15 /

RD26CE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/cutaway and Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1028 393 100 121 Standard Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" SYS250 AGB-15 /

RD26CESB Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/cutaway and Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1028 393 100 121 Standard Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" SYS250 AGB-15 /

RF26 OM/Folk w/Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 998 393 93 105 Standard Scalloped X 635 25" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" / AGB-15 /

RF26CE OM/Folk Acoustic Electric w/cutaway and Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 998 393 93 105 Standard Scalloped X 635 25" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" SYS250 AGB-15 /

RC26 Classical w/Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 976 368 96 101 Traditional Spanish Fan System 650 25 19/32" Dovetail 12th Fret 19 52 2 1/16" / AGB-15 /

RC26HCE Classical - Hybrid, 48mm Nut, radius F/B, Acoustic Electric w/Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1008 368 96 101 Traditional Spanish Fan System 650 25 19/32" Dovetail 14th Fret 19 48 1 7/8" SYS250 AGB-15 /

RT26 Travel Sized Dreadnought w/Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 880 320 80 86 Standard Scalloped X 580 22 53/64" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" / AGB-15 /

RD27 Dreadnought w/Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1028 393 100 121 Standard Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" / AGB-15 /

RD27CE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/cutaway and Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1028 393 100 121 Standard Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" SYS250 AGB-15 /

RF27 OM/Folk w/Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 998 393 93 105 Standard Scalloped X 635 25" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" / AGB-15 /

RF27CE OM/Folk Acoustic Electric w/cutaway and Deluxe Gigbag Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 998 393 93 105 Standard Scalloped X 635 25" Dovetail 14th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" SYS250 AGB-15 /

RU22S Soprano Ukulele Mahogany Satin Mahogany Satin/Open Pore 527 177 58 62 Traditional Fan 344 13.54” Dovetail 12th Fret 17 35 1.38" / / /

RU22C Concert Ukulele Mahogany Satin Mahogany Satin/Open Pore 609 207 62 70 Traditional Fan 376 14.80” Dovetail 14th Fret 19 35 1.38” / / /

RU22T Tenor Ukulele Mahogany Satin Mahogany Satin/Open Pore 662 233 68 80 Traditional Fan 430 16.93” Dovetail 14th Fret 18 35 1.38” / / /

RU22B Baritone Ukulele Mahogany Satin Mahogany Satin/Open Pore 765 254 74 81 Traditional Fan 510 20.08” Dovetail 14th Fret 18 38 1.50” / / /

RU26S Soprano Ukulele Spruce Satin Mahogany Satin 527 117 58 62 Traditional Fan 344 13.54” Dovetail 12th Fret 17 35 1.38” / / /

RU26T Tenor Ukulele Spruce Satin Mahogany Satin 662 233 68 80 Traditional Fan 430 16.93” Dovetail 14th Fret 18 35 1.38” / / /

ARTIST

AD30 Dreadnought Solid A Sitka Spruce Natural/Satin Mahogany Satin/Open Pore 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AD30CE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A Sitka Spruce Natural/Satin Mahogany Satin/Open Pore 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS250 / /

AF30 OM/Folk Solid A Sitka Spruce Natural/Satin Mahogany Satin/Open Pore 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AF30CE OM/Folk Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A Sitka Spruce Natural/Satin Mahogany Satin/Open Pore 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS250 / /

AD60 Dreadnought Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AD60L Dreadnought, Left Handed Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

LJ60 Little Jumbo Travel Guitar Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Satin Arched Mahogany Satin/Open Pore 941 362 90 104 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 600 23 5/8'' Dovetail 14th Fret 20 44.45 1 3/4" / AGB-15 /

LJ60E Little Jumbo Travel Guitar w/3 Band EQ & Tuner Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Satin Arched Mahogany Satin/Open Pore 941 362 90 104 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 600 23 5/8'' Dovetail 14th Fret 20 44.45 1 3/4" SYS250 AGB-15 /

AD60SB Dreadnought Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AD60BK Dreadnought Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Black/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AD60CE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AD60CESB Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AD60CEBK Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Black/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AD60-12 Dreadnought 12-String Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1084 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 48 1 7/8" / / /

AD60-12CE Dreadnought 12-String Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1084 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 48 1 7/8” SYS550 / /

AF60 OM/Folk Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AF60L OM/Folk, Left Handed Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AF60SB OM/Folk Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AF60CE OM/Folk Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AF60CESB OM/Folk Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AG60CE Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1035 404 96 116 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AG60LCE Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric w/cutaway, Left Handed Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1035 404 96 116 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

ABT60 Baritone Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1065 439 102 122 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 704 27 23/32" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

ABT60L Baritone, Left Handed Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1065 439 102 122 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 704 27 23/32" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

ABT60E Baritone Acoustic Electric (non cutaway) Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1065 439 102 122 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 704 27 23/32" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AB60CE Bass Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1173 439 102 122 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 813 32" Dovetail 15th Fret 20 43 1 11/16" SYS550 / /

AB60LCE Bass Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Left Handed Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Mahogany Semi Gloss 1173 439 102 122 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 813 32” Dovetail 15th Fret 20 43 1 11/16” SYS550 / /

AC65 Classical Solid A+ Western Red Cedar Natural/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 990 373 96 103 Traditional Spanish Fan System 650 25 19/32" Spanish Heel 12th Fret 19 52 2 1/16" / / /

AC65CE Classical Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Western Red Cedar Natural/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 990 373 96 103 Traditional Spanish Fan System 650 25 19/32" Spanish Heel 12th Fret 19 52 2 1/16" SYS550 / /

AC65HCE Classical, Hybrid Acoustic Electric w/cutaway, 48mm Nut, Radius F/B Solid A+ Western Red Cedar Natural/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1016 373 96 103 Traditional Spanish Fan System 650 25 19/32" Spanish Heel 14th Fret 22 48 1 7/8" SYS550 / /

AD66SB Dreadnought Solid African Mahogany Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AD66CESB Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid African Mahogany Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AF66SB OM/Folk Solid African Mahogany Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AF66CESB OM/Folk Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid African Mahogany Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AP66SB Parlor Solid African Mahogany Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 985 359 92 96 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 610 24" Dovetail 12th Fret 18 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AP66ESB Parlor Acoustic Electric (non cutaway) Solid African Mahogany Sunburst/Gloss Mahogany Gloss 985 359 92 96 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 610 24" Dovetail 12th Fret 18 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AD70 Dreadnought Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AD70SB Dreadnought Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Sunburst/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AD70CE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

ARD70 Dreadnought Slope Shoulders Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1020 400 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 12th Fret 19 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

ARD70E Dreadnought Slope Shoulders Acoustic Electric (non cutaway) Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1020 400 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 12th Fret 19 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AF70 OM/Folk Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AF70CE OM/Folk Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AC70 Classical Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 990 373 96 103 Traditional Spanish Fan System 650 25 19/32" Spanish Heel 12th Fret 19 52 2 1/16" / / /

AP70 Parlor Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 985 359 92 96 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 610 24" Dovetail 12th Fret 18 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AP70L Parlor, Left Handed Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 985 359 92 96 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 610 24" Dovetail 12th Fret 18 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AP70E Parlor Acoustic Electric (non cutaway) Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 985 359 92 96 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 610 24" Dovetail 12th Fret 18 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AP70SB Parlor Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Sunburst/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 985 359 92 96 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 610 24" Dovetail 12th Fret 18 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AF75 OM/Folk Solid A+ Western Red Cedar Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AG75CE Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Western Red Cedar Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1035 404 96 116 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AJ80 Jumbo Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Maple Gloss 1048 410 102 125 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AJ80CE Jumbo Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Maple Gloss 1048 410 102 125 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AD90 Dreadnought Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Acacia Koa Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AD90CE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/cutaway Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Acacia Koa Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS550 / /

AU70S Soprano Ukulele Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Semi-Gloss Rosewood Semi Gloss 527 177 58 62 Traditional Fan 344 13.54 Dovetail 12th Fret 17 35 1.38 / / /

AU70C Concert Ukulele Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Semi-Gloss Rosewood Semi Gloss 609 207 62 70 Traditional Fan 376 14.80 Dovetail 14th Fret 19 35 1.38 / / /

AU70T Tenor Ukulele Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Semi-Gloss Semi-Gloss Semi Gloss 670 230 68 80 Traditional Fan 430 16.93 Dovetail 14th Fret 18 35 1.38 / / /

AU70B Baritone Ukulele Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Semi-Gloss Semi-Gloss Semi Gloss 772 254 74 81 Traditional Fan 510 20.08 Dovetail 14th Fret 18 38 1.50 / / /

AU90S Soprano Ukulele Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Semi-Gloss Semi-Gloss Semi Gloss 527 177 58 62 Traditional Fan 344 13.54 Dovetail 12th Fret 17 35 1.38 / / /

AU90P Tenor Ukulele Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Semi-Gloss Semi-Gloss Semi Gloss 670 233 68 80 Traditional Fan 430 16.93 Dovetail 14th Fret 18 35 1.38 / / /

50TH ANNIVERSARY MODELS

ADA1965 Dreadnought Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Shadowburst/Gloss Acacia (Koa) Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 13/4"

ARDA1965 Dreadnought Slope Shoulder Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Shadowburst/Gloss Acacia (Koa) Gloss 1020 400 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 12th Fret 19 44.45 13/4"

AFA1965 OM/Folk Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Shadowburst/Gloss Acacia (Koa) Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 13/4"

APA1965 Parlor Solid A+ Sitka Spruce Shadowburst/Gloss Acacia (Koa) Gloss 985 359 92 96 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 610 24" Dovetail 12th Fret 18 44.45 13/4"

GRATEFUL DEAD

AF65GD/F OM/Folk Solid A+ Western Red Cedar Silk Printed under Satin Mahogany Semi Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

AF65GD/M OM/Folk Solid A+ Western Red Cedar Silk Printed under Satin Mahogany Semi Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / /

MASTERWORKS

MD60 Dreadnought Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid African Mahogany Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / Polyfoam

MD60CE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/Cutaway Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid African Mahogany Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS650 / Polyfoam

MD65 Dreadnought Solid AA Western Red Cedar Natural/Gloss Solid African Mahogany Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / Polyfoam

MD65CE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/Cutaway Solid AA Western Red Cedar Natural/Gloss Solid African Mahogany Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS650 / Polyfoam

MDA66SHB Dreadnought Solid African Mahogany Shadowburst/Gloss Solid African Mahogany Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / Polyfoam

MDA66CESHB Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/Cutaway Solid African Mahogany Shadowburst/Gloss Solid African Mahogany Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS650 / Polyfoam

MFA66SHB OM/Folk Solid African Mahogany Shadowburst/Gloss Solid African Mahogany Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / Polyfoam

MFA66CESHB OM/Folk Acoustic Electric w/Cutaway Solid African Mahogany Shadowburst/Gloss Solid African Mahogany Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS650 / Polyfoam

MGA66ESHB Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric (non cutaway) Solid African Mahogany Shadowburst/Gloss Solid African Mahogany Gloss 1035 388 96 116 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS650 / Polyfoam

MPA66SHB Parlor Solid African Mahogany Shadowburst/Gloss Solid African Mahogany Gloss 985 359 92 96 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 610 24" Dovetail 14th Fret 18 44.45 1 3/4" / / Polyfoam

MDA70 Dreadnought Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid Rosewood Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 24" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / Polyfoam

MDA70CE Dreadnought Acoustic Electric w/Cutaway Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid Rosewood Gloss 1042 395 100 124 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS650 / Polyfoam

MFA70 OM/Folk Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid Rosewood Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" / / Polyfoam

MFA70CE OM/Folk Acoustic Electric w/Cutaway Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid Rosewood Gloss 1015 390 96 106 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 630 24 13/16” Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS650 / Polyfoam

MGA70E Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric (non cutaway) Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid Rosewood Gloss 1035 388 96 116 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail 14th Fret 21 44.45 1 3/4" SYS650 / Polyfoam

MPA70 Parlor Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid Rosewood Gloss 985 359 92 96 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 610 24" Dovetail 12th Fret 18 44.45 1 3/4" / / Polyfoam

MCA70 Classical Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid Rosewood Gloss 990 373 98 108 Traditional Spanish Fan System 650 25 19/32" Spanish Heel 12th Fret 19 52 2 1/16" / / Polyfoam

YAIRI MASTERWORKS

DYM60 Dreadnought Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid Mahogany Gloss 1030 400 100 125 Handcarved FST2 - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32" / / Hardshell

DYM70 Dreadnought Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid East Indian Rosewood Gloss 1030 400 100 125 Handcarved FST2 - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32” / / Hardshell

DYM70SB Dreadnought Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid East Indian Rosewood Gloss 1030 400 100 125 Handcarved FST2 - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32” / / Hardshell

DYMR70SB Dreadnought, Slope Shoulders Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid East Indian Rosewood Gloss 1025 400 100 125 Handcarved FST2 - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail, extended neck 12th Fret 20 45.5 1 13/16'' / / Hardshell

DYM75 Dreadnought Solid AA Western Red Cedar Natural/Satin Solid East Indian Rosewood Satin 1030 400 100 125 Handcarved FST2 - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32” / / Hardshell

FYM75 OOO/Folk Solid AA Western Red Cedar Natural/Satin Solid East Indian Rosewood Satin 1017 386 85 107 Handcarved FST2 - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32” / / Hardshell

PYM70 Parlor Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Solid East Indian Rosewood Gloss 967 361 84 105 Handcarved FST2 - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 610 24" Dovetail, extended neck 12th Fret 20 45.5 1 13/16’’ / / Hardshell

CYM75 Classical Solid AA Western Red Cedar Natural/Gloss Solid East Indian Rosewood Gloss 995 375 97 100 Handcarved Yairi Fan System 650 25 19/32" Spanish Heel 12th Fret 19 52 2 1/16" / / Hardshell

YAIRI STAGE

DY1TS Dreadnought Electric Acoustic w/Cutaway Solid AA Western Red Cedar Tobacco Sunburst/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1030 400 100 125 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32” SYS650 / Hardshell

WY1 OM/Folk Electric Acoustic w/Cutaway Solid AA Western Red Cedar Natural/Satin Rosewood Gloss 1010 386 100 117 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 635 25" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32” SYS650 / Hardshell

WY1TS OM/Folk Electric Acoustic w/Cutaway Solid AA Western Red Cedar Tobacco Sunburst/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1010 386 100 117 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 635 25" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32” SYS650 / Hardshell

YAIRI STANDARD

DY65CE Dreadnought Electric Acoustic w/Cutaway Solid AA Western Red Cedar Natural/Satin Mahogany Satin 1030 400 100 125 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32” SYS650 / Hardshell

DY70CE Dreadnought Electric Acoustic w/Cutaway Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1030 400 100 123 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 648 25 1/2" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32” SYS650 / Hardshell

OY70CE Orchestra, Electric Acoustic w/Cutaway Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1010 386 100 117 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 635 25" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32” SYS650 / Hardshell

PY70 Parlor Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Satin Rosewood Satin 967 361 84 105 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 610 24" Dovetail, extended neck 12th Fret 19 45.5 1 13/16'' / / Hardshell

YB70 Baritone Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 1080 434 102 119 FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X 704 27 23/32" Dovetail, extended neck 14th Fret 20 44 1 23/32” / / Hardshell

CY75 Classical Solid AA Western Red Cedar Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 995 375 85 95 Yairi Fan System 650 25 19/32" Spanish Heel 12th Fret 19 52 2 1/16" / / Hardshell

CY75CE Classical Electric Acoustic w/Cutaway Solid AA Western Red Cedar Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 995 375 85 95 Yairi Fan System 650 25 19/32" Spanish Heel 12th Fret 19 52 2 1/16" SYS650 / Hardshell

CY70 Classical Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 995 375 85 95 Yairi Fan System 650 25 19/32" Spanish Heel 12th Fret 19 52 2 1/16" / / Hardshell

CYS70CE Slim Body Classical, Electric Acoustic w/Cutaway Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 995 375 70 83 Yairi Fan System 650 25 19/32" Spanish Heel 12th Fret 19 48 1 7/8'' SYS650 / Hardshell

CY70CE Classical, Electric Acoustic w/Cutaway Solid AA Sitka Spruce Natural/Gloss Rosewood Gloss 995 375 85 95 Yairi Fan System 650 25 19/32" Spanish Heel 12th Fret 19 52 2 1/16" SYS650 / Hardshell

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50 years of craftsmanship,

tone and beauty.

The 1965 Series has been designed to commemorate our 50th Anniversary. The Series demonstrates what we

believe to be the epitome of Alvarez; craftsmanship, tone and beauty.

They are made with premium North American, solid Sitka tops, beautiful

Acacia back and sides and hand crafted Paua Abalone purfling.

Available in Standard Dreadnought, Slope Shoulder Dreadnought, OM &

Parlor, in a flawless Shadowburst finish.

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