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March 21, 2017 at 4:22 pm #65876
Does anyone know anything about, or own this model of guitar? Is it worth buying?
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March 22, 2017 at 11:56 am #65912
I looked into Alvarez guitars when I saw Brian playing one however I could not get one near me to try out, another problem is the company was taken over some years back Wikipedia says many of the Guitars are are now made in China.
So people with older Alvarez guitars from USA or the handcrafted ones from Japan may be quite happy with their purchases but maybe look on the likes of Amazon reviews to see how the ones they are producing now are.
I started looking at other parlours but coming from a dreadnaought 25.5 scale I found the small body lacking in sound I also had a look at the Martin Dreadnaought Junior with a 24 inch scale which some say is better than a Taylour mini GS comparisons on youtube these also make good travel guitars but slightly broader specrum of sound than a small parlour. Hope you find something you like.
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March 22, 2017 at 4:29 pm #65920
Quite a few of us at AM have Alvarez Artist Series parlors. I have an AP66SHB and love it.
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March 22, 2017 at 8:34 pm #65942
Thank you for the response guys. I had an opportunity to buy the AP610ETSB at the ‘Stupid Deal Of the Day” yesterday for a significant price drop. But it is the AP series entry level guitar, so I passed.
I have gas so it wasn’t easy.
I like the sound of the AP70 as well as the 66 and talked to the guitar buyer for my local music store today about them. Alvarez requires them to buy guitars from each of their product lines, in this case parlor guitars, so I should be able to play one before buying.
I am aware of the Chinese build. And some have had construction or dehydration problems, but most reviews have been quite favorable.
Donald, I do own a Big Baby Taylor which is a fantastic guitar for the money, although I did have to reset the neck, which is easy to do if you can get Taylor to send you the shims for the neck pocket.
Bottom line. I have gas, and I don’t have a parlor. I certainly don’t need another guitar….but! -
March 23, 2017 at 2:19 am #65954
Hi Richard, I play the AP70 for a long time. It has become a workhorse for me. This guitar can be played very well. Alvarez already make very good guitars, which are also worth their price.
I would buy this guitar again.
The production of Alvarez is also really good.
Greeting WilfriedPlay guitar just like you live; don't get bogged down in theory, it's just a tool without feeling.
Wilfried
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March 23, 2017 at 4:47 am #65958
Hi Richard t that Big Baby Taylor you have is a 25 1/2 scale I believe. The Taylor mini GS and the Martin junior dreadnought I mention above have 23 1/2 AND 24 inch scales similar to the scales found on parlour guitars. One of the reasons many people like the parlour,s is the small scale makes playing and bends easier, however the small sized body affects tone and volume which is fine if that is what you like. The Martin junior and Taylor Gs mini have the small scale and ease of playability plus more tone and sound in most cases for a wider range of playing styles which some might prefer both these models are very popular travel guitars.
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March 23, 2017 at 11:32 am #65970
Hi Richard, I play the AP70 for a long time. It has become a workhorse for me. This guitar can be played very well. Alvarez already make very good guitars, which are also worth their price.
I would buy this guitar again.
The production of Alvarez is also really good.
Greeting WilfriedThanks Wilfried. I really lust after that OMJM but can’t justify the cost.
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March 23, 2017 at 11:41 am #65972
Hi Richard t that Big Baby Taylor you have is a 25 1/2 scale I believe. The Taylor mini GS and the Martin junior dreadnought I mention above have 23 1/2 AND 24 inch scales similar to the scales found on parlour guitars. One of the reasons many people like the parlour,s is the small scale makes playing and bends easier, however the small sized body affects tone and volume which is fine if that is what you like. The Martin junior and Taylor Gs mini have the small scale and ease of playability plus more tone and sound in most cases for a wider range of playing styles which some might prefer both these models are very popular travel guitars.
Donald, you made my case for needing a Parlour guitar! Given the price point and my current budget, and the sound of the Alvarez AP 70 Brian uses, when miked, I am leaning in that direction.
Thank you for your information and advice.
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