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The Alvarez MPA66SHB is a well made parlor guitar from the Masterworks series, designed to deliver a blend of traditional aesthetics, modern playability, and tonal quality. This guitar is particularly suitable for players who appreciate the compact size and intimate sound of a parlor guitar, combined with the qualities of Masterworks all-solid wood construction. Here's an in-depth look at its features and specifications:
Summary
- Design and Craftsmanship: As a part of the Masterworks series, the MPA66SHB reflects Alvarez's commitment to high-quality craftsmanship. It's a parlor-shaped guitar, known for its comfortable playability and focused, warm sound. The design showcases meticulous attention to detail in every aspect, from the wood selection to the final finishing.
- Tonal Characteristics: The guitar is crafted with a solid African Mahogany top and back, which contributes to its warm, resonant tone. It is particularly well-suited for fingerstyle playing and light strumming. The FS6 bracing system, a forward-shifted X-brace design, enhances the vibration and resonance of the guitar, resulting in a rich and articulate sound.
- Aesthetics: The MPA66SHB is visually striking, featuring a Shadowburst finish on the solid mahogany top and complemented by hand-crafted Paua abalone purfling. The guitar's visual appeal is as remarkable as its sound quality.
- Masterworks Series Quality: This series is known for its all-solid construction, ensuring superior tonal quality and resonance. The MPA66SHB benefits from Alvarez's expertise in guitar making, with carefully seasoned tonewoods and a thin finish that contribute to its excellent sound and response.
Specifications
- Top Wood: Solid African Mahogany
- Body Finish: Shadowburst/Gloss
- Back and Sides Wood: Solid African Mahogany
- Bridge Pins: Ebony
- Shape: Parlor
- Neck: One-piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi-gloss finish
- Bridge: Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood
- Inlays: Paua Abalone & Mother of Pearl
- Fingerboard: Indian Laurel/Rosewood with 12th Fret Inlay
- Purfling: 1.5mm Paua Abalone
- Nut and Saddle: Real Bone
- Tuner: Premium Die Cast Gold with Ebony Buttons
- Binding: Acacia
- Strings: D'Addario EXP16
- Accessories: AF30 FlexiCase
- Bracing Systems: FS6 Forward Shifted, Tapered Tone Bars
- Neck Joint: Dovetail
- Neck Meets Body: 12th Fret
- Number of Frets: 18
- Dimensions:
- Overall Length: 985 mm
- Body Width: 359 mm
- Body Depth at Heel: 92 mm
- Body Depth at Base: 96 mm
- Scale: 610 mm / 24 inches
- Nut Width: 44.45 mm / 1 3/4 inches
Price
- MSRP: $1099 (January 2024)
Source: "MPA66SHB" Alvarez Guitars. Retrieved January 2024.