Alvarez Artist ABT60CE-8BK 8-String Baritone Electro Acoustic in Black with Cutaway

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£499.00

Alvarez Artist ABT60CE-8BK 8-String Baritone Electro Acoustic in Black with Cutaway is a 8-string acoustic guitar.

Description

The Artist Baritone 8-string electro acoustic is a stunning piece of guitar craftsmanship. Featuring a cutaway body, a pair of distinct finishes (shadowburst and black), and an LR Baggs StagePro EQ/Element pickup, these instruments are quality personified.

Artist Series Perfection 

This eye-catching guitar takes influence from Alvarez’ highly successful ABT60 Baritone. This 8-string is equally unique, unlocking a whole host of new and exciting sonic possibilities. The guitar is tuned from B to B, with octave strings that deliver a brightness and clarity to your 3rd and 4th strings. It’s complimented by an LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pickup System.    
 
The guitar is a breeze to use too, with a high level of playability that makes it an absolute joy to practice or perform with. A cutaway design ensures you can move quickly, yet precisely along the fretboard. 

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Specifications

  • Top Wood: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce
  • Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
  • Shape: Baritone
  • Neck: Mahogany (with a Semi-Gloss Finish)
  • Bracing System: FST2M – Forward Shifted, Scalloped X
  • Bridge: Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl
  • Fingerboard: Indian Laurel/Rosewood with 12th Fret Inlay
  • Nut & Saddle: Real Bone
  • Tuner: Premium Die Cast
  • Bridge Pins: PPS Synthetic Bone
  • Strings: Custom D’Addario EXP23 + Octaves
  • Pickup / EQ: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pickup
  • Scale: 27†23/32
  • Nut Width: 44.45mm
  • Number of Frets: 21

About the manufacturer

Alvarez

Alvarez is a respected acoustic guitar brand celebrated for its rich tone, quality craftsmanship, and excellent value. Founded in the 1960s and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Alvarez works closely with master luthiers to design instruments that balance traditional artistry with modern innovation. Their guitars are known for their warm resonance, responsive feel, and attention to detail, thanks to features like the Artist Series tonewoods and the proprietary FST2 bracing system. Favoured by players from folk and blues to contemporary acoustic styles, Alvarez guitars offer dependable performance and musical depth that continues to impress musicians around the world.

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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.

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Black

Black instruments and gear offer a timeless, understated look that fits almost any style of music or setup. Whether it’s a guitar, pedal or accessory, a black finish is often chosen for its clean appearance, practicality and stage-ready feel. If you prefer gear that looks focused, professional and never goes out of fashion, black options deliver a classic aesthetic with no distractions.

Electro-Acoustic

Electro-acoustic guitars are acoustic instruments fitted with built-in pickups or microphones that allow them to be amplified or connected directly to a PA system or amplifier. They retain the natural acoustic tone and feel of a traditional acoustic guitar while adding the convenience of onboard electronics.

They are commonly used for live performance and recording, especially in situations where consistent volume and clarity are needed. Electro-acoustic guitars often include controls for volume and tone, and sometimes built-in tuners, making them a practical choice for gigging musicians who want an acoustic sound with modern flexibility.