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Brian’s Alvarez guitar

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  • This topic has 8 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 2 months ago by Patrick J. G.
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    • July 2, 2023 at 10:32 am #346194
      Patrick J. G
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        I am interested in getting an Alvarez acoustic guitar. Anyone know what Alvarez Brian plays now and then?

      • July 2, 2023 at 11:31 am #346197
        Mark P
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          Hi Patrick, if you watch the beginning of EP020 Brian talks about and provides the model number for the Alvarez that he uses in that lesson.

          Mark

          • July 2, 2023 at 11:33 am #346198
            Patrick J. G
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              Thanks Mark!

          • July 2, 2023 at 1:58 pm #346201
            JoLa
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              The last time Brian played an Alvarez guitar was in EP261. That model was a Masterworks prototype MPA70 which he introduces and talks about in EP045.

              🎸JoLa

              • July 3, 2023 at 1:23 pm #346208
                Michael L
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                  Wow! Jola, you’re like Google for AM!! Do you have a database with all of these notes or are you a search wizard? It amazes me how you find these references. So glad we have you on the forum! And, seriously, how do you find this?

                  • July 3, 2023 at 1:44 pm #346209
                    JoLa
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                      I’ll take the AM Google title, lol 😆
                      Ever since I started with AM 6 years ago I was fascinated with not just the lessons but also Brian’s guitars. And yes, I made some notes but in this case I did remember that Brian last used the MPA70 on EP261, one of my top favorite lessons and a great take on St James Infirmary 🙂

                      🎸JoLa

                • July 2, 2023 at 2:42 pm #346202
                  Patrick J. G
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                    And thank you JoLa.

                  • July 3, 2023 at 1:44 pm #346210
                    Ben R
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                      I’ve been playing electric for ages and decided to get into acoustic. I was driven mad for months by the choice of types, Dreadnought, Jumbo etc, let alone the makes but saw Brian bigging up an Alvarez, a make that had already caught my eye, so bought an Alvarez Delta 00 and fell in love with that classic 40s blues and jazz sound and so loud for a smaller bodied guitar. I’m not a strummer and the Delta is perfect for finger picking

                    • July 3, 2023 at 3:08 pm #346211
                      Patrick J. G
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                        I have a cheap Alverez folk I bought from a friend and kinda fell in love with the Alverez. I bought an Alverez Dreadnought acoustic electric Mahogany and that is beautiful and plays really nice. I’m getting another acoustic and deciding what model. Since I joined I have improved immensely
                        and have the excuse to get it.(?) This should keep me happy for a while. Gotta stop looking at Brian’s guitars. I’m far from an expert but they sure are nice. Thanks for the info Ben.

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