Alvarez Laureate Folk 70e 'Blacktop' Acoustic Electric Guitar

The Alvarez Laureate LF70e is a stunningly refined folk-style acoustic-electric that represents the pinnacle of Alvarez craftsmanship. Featuring a AAA solid Sitka spruce top with a striking gloss black finish and solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, this guitar offers a deeply expressive voice with remarkable clarity and dynamic range. Carefully hand-selected components, from ebony appointments to the premium FS6 bracing system, ensure every aspect of the instrument enhances tonal performance and visual elegance.

Its FS6 forward-shifted bracing is individually hand-sanded from quartersawn Sitka to optimise responsiveness and resonance. The ebony fingerboard and bridge add to the note separation and articulation, while ornate abalone inlays provide a touch of understated luxury. Equipped with an LR Baggs HiFi pickup system, the LF70e is a superb choice for the stage or studio, blending vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern tonal precision.

• AAA solid Sitka spruce top with gloss black finish for bold tone and style

• Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides offer rich harmonic depth

• Hand-sanded FS6 bracing enhances clarity, volume, and responsiveness

• Premium ebony fingerboard and bridge for articulation and sustain

• LR Baggs HiFi pickup delivers natural amplified tone with exceptional clarity

Specs

• Top Wood AAA Solid North American Sitka

• Back & Sides Solid East Indian Rosewood

• Neck African Mahogany

• Fingerboard Ebony

• Bridge Ebony

• Bracing FS6 Forward-Shifted

• Pickup LR Baggs HiFi

• Nut Width 44.45mm (1 3/4")

• Scale Length 635mm (25")

• Body Depth 96mm (heel), 108mm (base)

• Overall Length 1015mm

• Tuners Premium Open Gear

• Binding Ivoroid

• Inlays Premium Abalone

• Finish Top: Black Gloss / Back & Sides: Natural Gloss

• Case AFC30 Included

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