Press Releases
YES... It's Jon Anderson
ANAHEIM, Calif., January 18, 2008 – Legendary rock vocalist Jon Anderson stopped by Alvarez's NAMM booth to treat us to some of his great music. From his amazing work with supergroup Yes, to his captivating solo works, Jon's earned a place in the book of rock greats thanks to his soaring high voice and his compelling lyrics. On the first day of the 2008 NAMM show, he treated Alvarez dealers and players to a couple of songs from his discography, and we were all thankful for his appearance.
Alvarez Yairi Debuts Four New Masterworks Models
ANAHEIM, Calif., January 18, 2007 – Renowned for building some of the world's finest acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars, banjos, and mandolins, Alvarez Yairi proudly announces the release of four new instruments for 2007. Handcrafted and loaded with professional features, these new Yairi models are the latest creations from the shop of legendary luthier Kazuo Yairi.
The FYM96C cutaway folk guitar features a solid ovangkol back and sides and a distressed solid spruce top, which offers superior tone and projection. The body is exquisitely bound in tortoise/herringbone. FYM96C's abalone rosette and antique gold die-cast tuners round out the aesthetics, and the included System 600T MKII electronics keep you superbly connected. (MSRP: $2,999)
For those who prefer a jumbo cutaway, the JYM86 is an excellent choice with its solid flamed maple back and sides. The solid spruce top features an abalone rosette and our new gloss - light amber tint finish. Our classic ivoroid multilayer binding and finest gold die-cast tuners add to the JYM86's stunning good looks. (MSRP: $2,399) Also available in a cutaway tobacco sunburst finish, the JYM86C TS features Alvarez System 600T MKII electronics. (MSRP: $2,999)
The cutaway WY1M folk guitar features highly figured flamed maple everywhere you look. An extremely articulate instrument, the WY1M was designed especially for fingerpicking and recording applications. The abalone rosette and body binding accentuate its stunning gloss - light amber tint finish. System 600T MKII electronics included. (MSRP: $2,299)
Alvarez Introduces Nine New Masterworks Models
ANAHEIM, Calif., January 18, 2007 -– Renowned for building some of the world's finest acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars, banjos, and mandolins, Alvarez proudly announces the release of nine new Masterworks instruments for 2007. Handcrafted and loaded with professional features, these new Masterworks models are sure to appeal to musicians of all playing levels and musical genres.
The new Alvarez Masterworks MD5000 dreadnought features solid Brazilian rosewood back and sides and offers outstanding projection. With its solid Engelmann spruce top bound in our exquisite maple/herringbone pattern, the MD5000 is a work of art, both visually and musically. (MSRP: $3,189)
The stunning new MD1000 dreadnought is built from the finest of tonewoods, with a solid Indian rosewood back and sides for thunderous projection, and a solid spruce top for unparalleled tone. The top features our ivory multilayer binding and abalone rosette. (MSRP: $2,499) Also available is a cutaway version, the MD1000C, which features the System 600T MKII electronics package. (MSRP: $2,799)
Finger-style players will love the MF1000 folk guitar. Handcrafted from solid Indian rosewood with a solid spruce top, the MF1000 features balanced bass and midrange, with superbly articulate highs. Bound in ivory with an abalone rosette, this guitar is an inspiration on many levels. (MSRP: $2,499) Also available is a cutaway version, the MF1000C, which features System 600T MKII electronics. (MSRP: $2,799)
The new Alvarez Masterworks MC1000 classical features a solid Indian rosewood back and sides for maximum projection, with a solid cedar top for superb tonality. The MC1000's ebony fingerboard is our finest. Tortoise body binding, our mosaic rosette and gold tuners round out the MC1000 package. (MSRP: $2,199)
Our latest folk guitar offering, the MF350 features a solid Indian rosewood body with a solid Engelmann spruce top. Tastefully appointed with our tortoise/herringbone body binding and wood/oval rosette, the MF350 is sublimely Alvarez. (MSRP: $1,499) Also available is a cutaway version, the MF350C, which features System 600T MKII electronics. (MSRP: $1,799)
The solid mahogany MF60C cutaway folk guitar has a solid western cedar top and our top-of-the-line rosewood fingerboard. The Venetian cutaway provides access to even the highest fret positions. The MF60C also includes the Alvarez System 600T MKII electronics package. (MSRP: $1,199)
Alvarez Introduces New Artist and Regent Series Models
ANAHEIM, Calif., January 18, 2007 – Renowned for building some of the world's finest acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars, banjos, and mandolins, Alvarez proudly announces the release of new Artist and Regent Series instruments for 2007. Designed for beginning to intermediate players, these new models offer exceptional value and unparalleled playability.
Regent Series RD6
An extraordinary first guitar, the mahogany RD6 dreadnought features a select spruce top accented by our multiple binding. The rosewood fingerboard is inlaid with dot position markers, and our finest chrome die-cast tuners ensure fast, perfect tuning every time. (MSRP: $239)
Artist Series AF62SC
Burled mahogany makes the AF62SC cutaway folk an unforgettable instrument. The solid western cedar top, which showcases an abalone rosette, features ivory multilayer body binding. The AF62SC also includes the Alvarez System 600T MKII electronics package. (MSRP: $1,049)
