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Alvarez Laureate LP70HFE Parlour Electro Acoustic in Natural

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This is the Alvarez Laureate LP70HFE Parlour Electro Acoustic in Natural from Alvarez, listed in Guitar on guitars pedals amps and stuff.. Read More below.

Description

Key features

  • Hand-selected woods – From the hand-finished quartersawn Sitka Spruce bracing to the beautiful Indian Rosewood back & sides, every piece of wood on this guitar has been picked from thousands of samples in Alvarez’s factory.
  • Single-level bridge – Channelling the Laureate series’ traditional design style, the single-level Ebony bridge is a classic-style Black Ebony bridge that helps extract a bright, sweet tone from the soundboard.
  • LR Baggs HiFi – This non-invasive pickup pairs dual bridge plate sensors with high-fidelity electronics, with a peel-and-stick installation and built-in studio-quality preamp to boot. Your acoustic tone, from string to body, preserved and amplified perfectly.

Hand Finished FS6 Bracing

FS6 is based on a traditional forward-shifted bracing pattern with particular attention paid to the weight and placement of the struts themselves. For Laureate we take a couple of extra steps and hand sand the braces which are cut from quartersawn Sitka spruce and chosen for their straight, finely grained quality to enhance overall response and vibration.

The Finest Tonewoods

Only our finest, wonderfully quartersawn and silked Sitka is used in the Laureate Series. The stiffness and quality of the top allow us to thickness sand them just a tad thinner to help heighten response. Backs and sides are cut from the best East Indian Rosewood that comes into our possession; book matched with perfect colouring.

The Laureate Bridge

Aesthetically, Laureate is a traditional guitar series in the sense its body shapes are based on guitars from the late 1800’s to the 1930’s. With this in mind, we made the decision not to use our Bi-Level bridge and to stay closer in keeping with a traditional approach, and a full, single-level bridge style. The Laureate bridge has its unique styling and is cut from the finest black ebony.

Alvarez Laureate Series

The new Laureate Series is Alvarez’s most premium-sounding, and aesthetically impressive acoustic guitar they have to offer. This classically styled series has had the Alvarez modern treatment, combining traditional build techniques, with contemporary styling and appointments. Alvarez has focussed their efforts on creating a deep, dynamic, and rich sound, distinctive shapes, and unique finish that make up the Laureate Series.

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Specifications

  • Top Wood: AAAA Solid North American Sitka
  • Back and Sides Wood: Solid East Indian Rosewood
  • Top Colour: Natural Gloss
  • Back & Sides Colour: Natural/Gloss
  • Bridge Pins: Ebony
  • Shape: Parlour
  • Neck: African Mahogany
  • Case or Bag: AFC30
  • Bracing: FS6
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Inlays: Premium Abalone
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Headstock Plate: Ebony
  • Nut and Saddle: Bone
  • Tuner: Premium Open Gear
  • Bridge Pins: Ebony
  • Strings: D’Addario XS Light 1253
  • Neck Meets Body: 12th Fret
  • Pickup / EQ: LR Baggs HiFi

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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