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Alvarez Artist AD60-12CE 12-String Dreadnought Electro Acoustic in Natural

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This is the Alvarez Artist AD60-12CE 12-String Dreadnought Electro Acoustic in Natural from Alvarez, now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

The Alvarez Artist 60 series is an acoustic built to the highest quality and optimised for precise, powerful sound. After 50 years of making guitars, the American-based company have packed all their knowledge into building the finest solid top instruments in the world today. This 12-string version of the AD60 offers beautifully rich resonance that’s perfect for country strumming, classic rock and ambitious prog alike!

Alvarez AD60-12CE Key Features

  • Mahogany body with solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
  • Pau Ferro fretboard
  • FST2 X bracing for improved resonance
  • 50/50 gloss/satin finish for comfort and durability
  • LR Baggs Element pickup
  • LR Baggs StagePro EQ

The Dreadnought Design

No acoustic range is complete without a Dreadnought. Famed for their rich tones and booming projection, Dreadnoughts remain among the most popular types of acoustic guitars in the world.

Featuring large bodies often with a square-shouldered design, Dreadnoughts offer some of the richest acoustic tones going, with a hefty low-end and plenty of midrange clarity. Combining modern manufacture techniques with unique tonewood treatments, Alvarez Dreadnoughts are guaranteed to provide the full-bodied, resonant tone that you’re after.

12-String 

12-string acoustics offer a uniquely rich, expressive sound. By doubling up each of your 6 strings (either with a unison or octave), you get a thicker harmonic resonance that resembles a chorus effect – this adds heaps of character to strummed chords and plucked arpeggios alike.

Alvarez 12-strings are no exception. Combining modern manufacture techniques with unique tonewood treatments, they offer an articulate richness that has to be heard to be believed. Add a little extra depth to your acoustic playing! Especially with the LR Baggs Element pickup and StagePro EQ to give you the ability to play live with confidence.

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

  • Series: Alvarez Artist
  • Top Wood: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce
  • Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
  • Shape: Dreadnought w/ Cutaway
  • Neck: Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish
  • Bracing System: FST2
  • Bridge: Bi-Level Pau Ferro/Indian Laurel
  • Fingerboard: Pau Ferro / Indian Laurel
  • Nut & Saddle: Real Bone
  • Tuner: Premium Die Cast
  • Binding: Ivory ABS
  • Strings: D’Addario EXP
  • Pickup / EQ: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up

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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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.

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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12 String

12-string guitars use six pairs of strings, with each pair tuned either in unison or an octave apart, creating a fuller and more harmonically rich sound than a standard six-string. This paired-string design produces a natural chorusing effect, giving the instrument a wide, shimmering character.

They are commonly used for rhythm playing, strummed parts, and open chords, where their bright, layered sound adds depth and presence. 12-string guitars are popular in folk, rock, and acoustic music, and are especially valued for creating expansive textures rather than detailed lead playing.

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Dreadnought

A dreadnought is a large-bodied acoustic guitar known for its powerful projection and strong low-end response. It delivers a full, bold sound with plenty of volume, making it well suited to strumming, flatpicking, and playing in band settings where clarity and punch are important.

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