Description
Description
The sound of a 12-string is unmistakable, but 12 strings on a neck can make it a challenge for some players. There is a lot of tension and the nut width is generally wider. That’s why we created the Alvarez 8-string, bringing you 12-string shimmer with less tension and a standard width neck and nut.
We double up on the G (3rd) and D (4th) strings and it’s quite amazing how much 12-string shimmer you can get from just adding these two octaves. It also makes this guitar great fun for lots of exploration, and the octave tones when fingerpicking add a little extra dimension and charm.
The AG 8-string has a superbly open and resonant voicing and instant response. This is a beautiful looking guitar with a flawless deep shine, thin poly Shadowburst finish, North American Sitka spruce top and fitted with the fantastic LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pickup.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Alvarez Artist |
| Product Color: | Shadowburst Gloss |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Acoustic Cutaway Type: | Venetian Cutaway |
| Body Material: | African Mahogany |
| Top Material: | A+ Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | FS6 Forward Shifted, Tapered Tone Bars |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Laurel |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.75" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" (648mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 21 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | 12th Fret Logo |
| Inlay Shape: | Brand Logo/Signature |
Electronics
| Acoustic Electronics: | LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Chrome |
| Tuning Machines: | Premium Chrome Die-Cast |
| Saddle: | Bone |
| Bridge Pins: | PPS |