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Alvarez Artist Elite AGE95CESHB Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic in Shadowburst

Alvarez Artist Elite AGE95CESHB Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic in Shadowburst

£499.00

Alvarez have impressed us with this New Alvarez Artist Elite AGE95CESHB Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic in Shadowburst in Guitars, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitars, additional Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. The Alvarez Artist Elite range is the culmination of years of research and development by some of the best luthiers in the world. With over 50 years experience making guitars, the American company set out to create a stunning looking instrument packed with more…

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Alvarez have impressed us with this New Alvarez Artist Elite AGE95CESHB Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic in Shadowburst in Guitars, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitars, additional Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

The Alvarez Artist Elite range is the culmination of years of research and development by some of the best luthiers in the world. With over 50 years experience making guitars, the American company set out to create a stunning looking instrument packed with more value than any of its competitors. 

Construction

This incredible line-up is fit and finished to the highest quality. Built with premium tonewoods, hardware and ergonomic design to create both an effortless playing experience and exquisite sound. The bi-level Pau Ferro fingerboard adds to the great tone and smooth playability.

Alvarez have also been conscious of the gloss finish. They’ve used a 50/50 gloss and satin mix over the body as thinly as possible to keep the sound lively whilst offering protection from wear. 

The Grand Auditorium Design

As acoustic guitar shapes go, the Grand Auditorium is relatively new. Introduced in the ‘90s, it offered middle ground between the hefty Dreadnought and the more compact 000 (or Orchestra model). This often means a slimmer body with a cutaway, while keeping a broad lower bout to ensure a full-bodied sound.

Combining modern manufacture techniques with unique tonewood treatments, Alvarez Grand Auditorium acoustics are guaranteed to provide the best of both worlds; resonant sound and comfort.

About Alvarez

Established in 1965 by major US instrument distributor St. Louis Music, Alvarez teamed up with master luthier Kazuo Yairi with the aim of producing the finest guitars in the world.

The success of Alvarez-Yairi guitars helped put the brand on the market, and are still handmade in Kani, Japan to this day. In the decades that followed, Alvarez significantly expanded their operation, and now produce one of the most extensive and diverse ranges of acoustic instruments in the world.

Ranging from affordable entry-level to world-class handmade instruments, Alvarez have got everything covered. Their instruments have been used by the likes of Johnny Cash, Paul McCartney, Carlos Santana, Ani DiFranco and many more – they’re obviously doing something right!

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Specifications

  • Top Wood: Solid AA Western Red Cedar
  • Back & Sides Wood: Macassar Ebony
  • Shape: Grand Auditorium w/ Cutaway
  • Neck: Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish
  • Bridge: Bi-Level Pau Ferro/Indian Laurel
  • Inlays: Abalone & Mother of Pearl
  • Fingerboard: Pau Ferro / Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay
  • Nut & Saddle: Real Bone
  • Tuner: Premium Die Cast
  • Binding: Ebony
  • Strings: D’Addario EXP16
  • Pickup / EQLR: Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up

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Additional information

Weight 36.5 kg

Stuff About Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

Stuff About Electro-Acoustic Guitars

Electro-acoustic guitars combine the natural sound and feel of an acoustic guitar with built-in electronics for amplification. Fitted with pickups and preamp controls, they allow you to plug directly into an amp, PA system, or recording setup while retaining an acoustic character. They’re ideal for live performance, rehearsal, and home recording, offering volume control and tonal adjustment without relying solely on microphones. Electro-acoustic guitars suit players who want the warmth and responsiveness of an acoustic instrument with the flexibility to play amplified when needed.

Stuff About Guitars

Guitars cover a wide range of instruments designed to suit different styles, techniques, and sounds, from acoustic and classical models to solid body, semi-hollow, and hollow electric designs. Factors like body shape, scale length, neck profile, string type, and pickups all influence how a guitar feels and responds, making each type suited to different players and musical approaches. Whether used for rhythm, lead, songwriting, or experimentation, guitars are expressive, versatile instruments that form the heart of countless genres and playing styles.

The Important stuff

Auditorium — An auditorium guitar is a medium-sized acoustic guitar known for its balanced, clear sound and comfortable playing feel. It delivers controlled bass, detailed mids, and crisp highs, making it ideal for fingerstyle playing, light to moderate strumming, and situations where note clarity matters. With a slightly narrower waist than larger body styles, it sits comfortably when played seated and performs well both on stage and in the studio. Its even tonal response makes it a versatile choice for players who want an acoustic guitar that handles a wide range of playing styles with ease.. Shadowburst.

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