Alvarez Artist Elite Grand Auditorium Guitar in Shadowburst

<p>The Alvarez AGFM80-CEAR-SHB is a beautifully designed Grand Auditorium with gorgeous, darkly stained flamed maple back and sides accompanying a fine Shadowburst finish. Excellent tonal qualities with power and finesse make this Grand Auditorium an all-round versatile instrument for most styles of music. The AGFM80-CEAR-SHB is fitted with the fantastic LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pickup.</p> <h3 class="sizep18">About Artist Elite Series</h3> <p>In conceptualizing Artist Elite, Alvarez had a goal to produce a collection of guitars beyond comparison. This incredible line of guitars is the culmination of years of R&amp;D that allowed them to develop custom style instruments from amazing tonewoods with a truly radiant vibe. Artist Elite guitars look amazing, sound rich and offer a level of fit and finish rarely attainable at such price points.</p> <p>Master Luthiers around the world have been crafting bevel-edged armrest guitars for many years. The feature makes the guitar more comfortable to play while adding a finesse to the instrument, allowing the maker to engage their skill and craftsmanship.</p> <p>Alvarez makes sure their tonewoods are carefully cured; with components such as neck blocks and wood joints very carefully and meticulously designed. The painting, sanding and polishing techniques we use are continually researched and developed, and our tone is impeccably crafted and married to a stable, consistent and lively soundbox.<br /><br /></p> <h3>Features:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Top Wood: </strong><em>Solid AA Sitka Spruce</em></li> <li><strong>Body Finish: </strong><em>Shadowburst/Gloss</em></li> <li><strong>Back and Sides Wood: </strong><em>Flame Maple w/Dark Stain</em></li> <li><strong>Armrest: </strong><em>Ebony</em></li> <li><strong>Shape: </strong><em>Grand Auditorium</em></li> <li><strong>Neck: </strong><em>Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish</em></li> <li><strong>Bridge: </strong><em>Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood</em></li> <li><strong>Inlays: </strong><em>Abalone &amp; Mother of Pearl</em></li> <li><strong>Fingerboard: </strong><em>Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay</em></li> <li><strong>Nut and Saddle: </strong><em>Real Bone</em></li> <li><strong>Tuner: </strong><em>Premium Die Cast</em></li> <li><strong>Binding: </strong><em>Macassar Ebony</em></li> <li><strong>Bridge Pins: </strong><em>PPS Synthetic Bone</em></li> <li><strong>Strings: </strong><em>D'Addario EXP16</em></li> <li><strong>Bracing Systems: </strong><em>FS6 Forward Shifted, Tapered Tone Bars</em></li> <li><strong>Neck Joint: </strong><em>Dovetail</em></li> <li><strong>Neck Meets Body: </strong><em>14th Fret</em></li> <li><strong>Number of Frets: </strong><em>21</em></li> <li><strong>Pickup/EQ: </strong><em>LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up</em></li> </ul>