Are Alvarez guitars any good?
Alvarez guitars are quite a reputable brand. So if you want to buy any of their guitars, be sure that you’ll get an excellent guitar both in construction and in sound quality.
Are Alvarez guitars expensive?
These guitars are intended to be professional quality guitars at an affordable price. While Alvarez Masterworks guitars are currently manufactured in China, they are definitely considered high-end guitars and are comparable to what you would find from guitars manufactured in South Korea in terms of quality.
What happened to Alvarez guitars?
In the late 60’s the company began working with Master Luthier, Kazuo Yairi. This collaboration turned out to be a remarkable success and our Alvarez-Yairi guitars are still handmade in the Yairi factory today, in the small town of Kani, Japan.
Which is better Alvarez or Yamaha?
The Alvarez has more brilliant trebles, the Yamaha has warmer, a bit fatter, trebles. The Alvarez is a bit louder. Because of the powerful basses and the brilliant trebles, I find the Alvarez slightly less balanced than the Yamaha, which has warm basses and warm trebles, although a fraction less powerful.
Who plays an Alvarez guitar?
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, Thom Yorke, and many more. It gives us great pride to see such wonderful artists perform with Alvarez instruments.
Are Alvarez guitars solid wood?
Alvarez Masterworks All Solid Wood Guitars.
Who manufactures Alvarez guitars?
St. Louis Music
Alvarez is a guitar brand founded in 1965 by owner and distributor St. Louis Music. Alvarez manufactures steel-string and classical guitars, ukuleles and, for a time, solid and hollow-body electric guitars and basses….Alvarez Guitars.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Parent | St. Louis Music |
| Website | alvarezguitars.com |
When were Alvarez Guitars made in Korea?
Product Specs
| Listed | 2 years ago |
|---|---|
| Finish | Natural |
| Categories | Dreadnought |
| Year | 70s to 80s |
| Made In | Korea, Republic of |