The New Alvarez Masterworks Series: What's Different? - Alvarez TV

[@rickwells5624]

I just got a Alvarez grand auditorium for Christmas. I had been finding any excuse to go to the local music store cause 2 months earlier i went in to get string and, boom, there it was. Hanging on the wall. 2 of the nicest looking guitars I think i ever seen. But one of them was even nicer than the other. (The store is a licensed dealer for Alvarez, so they have quite the selection) It was love at first sight. The look alone was amazing. But then i finally got the courage to pick it up, and my goodness. The tone was unbelievable. Actually, I thought my ears were playing tricks. So i strummed again. The tone , is so rich and warm. The sustainability is unbelievable. It just keeps going. I went and picked up my wife and went back to the store to show it to her. Then I spent 2 months going back every chance i had to play it. I wanted it bad. But because of the price I didn't think i was going to get it. Not just the price though. The other ecen bigger problem was, i hadn't played in a few years cause of arthritis in my hands. Its bad. Got to a point that I couldn't play but a few seconds without hands hurting and swelling up. Couldn't make a clean chord anymore, so I stopped playing. Heres the amazing thing. This guitar didn't hurt my hands. Bless my wife's heart. One day her and I went grocery shopping and as we was headed home, she asked if i wanted to stop and see the guitar. Course I said yes. She had put that guitar on layaway. I spent 2 months playing a guitar that she was buying for me, and i didn't know. And the owner of tge store didn't let on that it was happening either lol This is the 4th Alvarez I've had over the course of 45 years playing music. Ive never had one sound so good. Thank you Alvarez for the care and quality you put into these amazing guitars. If you hadn't taken the time and care that you do, i still wouldn't be playing. Thank my wonderful wife for this gift. 29 years together now, and it just gets better. Also, thanks to the store owner for having a good poker face and playing along with her secret lol Sorry. I know its a long story. But, it's worth telling everyone. Seriously, i have horrible arthritis and couldn't play. But thank god (and Alvarez) I can play again. Alvarez you can use my story. Its true and I have medical records to show. 👍👍

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Hey @rickwells5624, we are so touched by your story. Thank you so much for sharing that! Its feedback like this that makes everything worth it! Would you please send your postal address to [e-mail]

[@rickwells5624]

@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial Thank you for responding. I have sent my info to you under the "contact us" on the Alvarez page. I appreciate your kind words and look forward to hearing from you again. I also look forward to being able to play this amazing instrument again for a long time to come. I've been looking at a 8 string baritone Alvarez. I had never seen or heard one before. It is a little different sounding, but it is great. And I was able to play it also without pain in my hands. I know it is the craftsmanship that you put into your guitars that makes it possible for me to play again. Cause I've tried playing other guitars and still get cramps and swelling. Thank you again.

[@ronchave6354]

Does any other manufacturer put this much development, love and care into their guitars? Alvarez a big thumbs up to you! I love the effort and knowledge that you share with us. "Music is heaven to the ears". "Alvarez is music".👍👍👍🎵

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

We love to hear things like this! It makes it all worth while. 🙌

[@joeledwith9480]

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[@AlexanderWinnSmith]

I have been searching endlessly for the right parlor for my 30th birthday, and then this comes out and it's PERFECT. Thank you. Alvarez was my very first acoustic, I will be very glad to get one of these. You guys are absolutely crushing it.

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Thank you, @winnsmith9490! We are flattered, and your kind words are much appreciated. Enjoy your new Alvarez! 👍

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

crushing?

[@mattnelson8325]

Thanks guys. Nice to see you again.

[@yugsriven]

I just got 2 Masterworks in August.....can I trade up 🙂......or get the new pickup installed?

[@MultiDreamer1979]

Just bought the 12 fret masterworks It will be here on Sunday can’t wait this will be my second one after my parlor model

[@powell.christopher]

Absolutely beautiful guitars. Beautiful sounding and beautiful to look at. Amazing work! I'm salivating over here!

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Ha! Love that, thanks for the kind words @powell.christopher!

[@mk-wv6yv]

Really digging those sounds coming from that parlor guitar. As always, the videos for new models exceeds expectations, while at the same time leave me wanting to hear music from each model. Front and back bevels sound interesting.

[@sanecrazy12]

I gave my son one of your first Masterworks Cedar/Indian Rosewood versions the MD75SCE version. I really miss that guitar! I just spoke with him about it and he told me that guitar has become part of him. One day I'll get another like it so we can jam together.

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Thanks for sharing that, @sanecrazy12! We l,ove to hear these types of stories. Makes everything worth while!🙌

[@JohnRotonto-ql9ds]

That song sounds Beatlesque. Love the pairing of the parlor and the grand auditorium guitars. Great sounding,great looking, and great playing guitars. Alvarez, always moving forward. 😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Thanks for watching, @JohnRotonto-ql9ds! What would you like to see next?

[@scottfishkind5335]

Nicely done as always! Love the passion you clearly have for making great and affordable guitars!!

[@anthonyb2334]

Thank you for your videos. I look forward to playing one of these new models

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Thank you for tuning in, @anthonyb2334! We appreciate the support. 👍

[@robmaclean1878]

When will these guitars be available in Canada...also, another home run video. You guys make the best videos

[@observingyt6159]

Also UK!

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Great question, thanks for asking. New Masterworks coming in Jan/Feb to the UK!

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Thanks for buying Masterworks! The guitars you have are still great instruments. 👍

[@herschelrector8218]

Congratulations on great news with the Masterworks changes. Would like to hear or read more details on construction.I enjoy my MFA66CESHB, but I may have to trade up. Are the newer versions lighter in weight?

[@sununtaschnittker6469]

Alvarez marketing as exemplified by these videos is SUPERB. You CLEARLY know your market or at least YOU KNOW ME!

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Thanks for your kind words, @sununtaschnittker6469!

[@danielhertzman1124]

Hello! Cannot find any sound demo of the Mp60e - is there a video?? Thanx/ Daniel fr Sweden

[@johnny.musician]

They look great! I’ve always preferred a cedar top…warmer, but you can really dig in, too.

[@danparton8220]

What strings does Alvarez recommend for my Yairi 12 and Yair 6?

[@LegsON]

Guys, ope tuning machines are a killer choice. I hope more acoustic manufacturers embrace them. 1. They look much better. 2. They're MUCH more ergonomic, making headstock, and therefore the neck 50-100 grams lighter, which is a lot, considering the distance between guitarist's lap and the headstock. 3. They're much better for the sound, since their shafts are shorter, so the break angle over the nut is greater + neck is more springy. And no undersaddle pickup is just great for the tone. You're killing it, folks. I really look forward for you to come up with an all-solid jumbo in Masterworks price range.

[@daviddickmeyer5231]

Thanks for featuring the cedar top guitar. It’s the one I just purchased for myself. I love it but the action seems to be a bit higher than I prefer. It looks like 7/64ths at the twelfth fret. I prefer closer to 5/64th. I purchased it at Sweetwater. Any recommendations?

[@erikfitz5948]

Awesome work guys! I need to know when I will be able to invest in one of the new MF60e's in Germany. Need to get my hands on no doubt. Greetings out of Bavaria! 👋

[@charliewelch328]

Just picked up MG75CE Rosewood/ Cedar from Sweetwater they just got it in. The Rosewood back was incredibly bookmatched. Hope to receive it Tuesday.

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Congrats on the new Alvarez, @charliewelch328! Love to hear it. 👍

[@bradbaker4679]

How you like it???

[@charliewelch328]

@@bradbaker4679 Love it!!

[@duckx6303]

I really like the sound of rose wood back and sides over mahogony, and i also really like the sound and shape of grand auditorium. But i dont like the cut away on the MG70ce, but sadly you dont produce a grand auditorium body with rosewood back and sides without cutaway in the masterworks series. Are you planning on making such a model?

[@ektalon1]

Congratulations on the new Masterworks Series. They look and sound great and you guys are getting good! lol

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Thanks for the kind words @ektalon1! 🙌

[@bradbaker4679]

Is the new MD60 Herringbone all solid wood construction and how is it different from the old MD60BG??? Thank you!

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Yes it is all solid! The finish has been upgraded to the BG models, and the acoustic-electric versions are now fitted with LRBaggs HiFi. Thanks for asking

[@twoeagles19]

Y'all been practicing !👍👍

[@FishTillYouDrop]

Silly me! I always thought the Masterworks line would have a separate production line with your best people on it. So basically in the past the Masterworks name just meant all solid wood?

[@mikenorman6697]

In the UK there seems to be a sizable price increase between the MF60OM and the 2024 MF60 Herringbone model. Please could the differences between the 2 models be listed - so we can understand the reasons for the price increase? I know both models are all-solid wood construction and the grade of the guitar tops is the same. Big thanks!

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Hi, firstly there was general price increase in all Alvarez models in 2024. Masterworks 2024 models upgrades, include our new finish process which is thinner, better and LR Baggs HiFi in acoustic-electric models. ❤️

[@malcolmdonovan1725]

Happy Holidays folks!

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Happy holidays!

[@roloah27]

I’m looking to get a MDR70e sunburst. The full square shoulders looks so nice. But can you tell a difference in between the slope shoulders and square shoulders? I’ve played some masterworks guitars and they are amazing. The 1.75 neck and the profile it’s just nice and smooth for me. Wish can get one of this guitars in the next year.

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Hi @roloah27, excellent question! We have addressed this on the TV. Hope you find this link helpful! 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4aTfGqHn6lshJY

[@roloah27]

@@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial perfect! I’ll watch the video at my lunch break, I’m thinking this will be the acoustic that I’ll Inherited to my son when he it’s old enough. He’s 2 now, but I can only imagine the sound in 10 years!!

[@lhvent]

I really prefer these cutaway models over the Taylor models. They are so well defined.

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Thank you, @lhvent. 🙌

[@12Radius]

Need more dots on the fretboards.

[@observingyt6159]

Cedar and rosewood, interesting

[@muzishian]

Any plans for left-handed versions of your higher end guitars?

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Yes, the lefty discussion has started!

[@muzishian]

Well that’s great news. If you are able to start making them as custom orders to start off, I might be your first left handed customer to buy three guitars at once, a 12 string, a baritone and a six string.

[@twoeagles19]

When are you going to put the comfort bevel on the back top curve up by the neck the part that cuts into the chest between the Pectorals ? Why don't Y'all be the first ? I know many Guitar players will apreciate it !! Especially those that hold it close to them .

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Thanks for your suggestion! Nothing planned at the moment. We will send your idea to R&D. 👍

[@danparton8220]

Where are Alvarez and Yairi guitars made now?

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Hi @danparton8220, thanks for your question. Yairi is made in Japan, and Alvarez is made in China!

[@danparton8220]

Thank you! @@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial

[@lowellton_ville]

Seeing the back of masterworks, meaning I can’t put Tonewood amp to this 😢

[@Walksomemore]

When will they hit the street?

[@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial]

Hey, great question! The are already available in the US, and will be available around the world January 2024. 👍

[@Walksomemore]

💗💗

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

It's called TIMBER.

[@jspendleton3898]

Wish these were available without the pickup system.

[@dougpike3351]

Do these new models begin with a 23 serial number? Thanks

[@rkstr1972]

I love my MFA66CESHB, OM /Folk Masterworks Alvarez acoustic/electric. It is like a part of me. Recently due to diabetes, I lost my pinky finger on my right hand, and fretting and action on this bad boy, really helps when it come to playing it. My hands have gotten worst since diagnosed with Neuropathy so my left hand don't wanna fret as easily as it used to 25 years ago, but like I said, the guitar helps, the quality, the sound, everything. I do wish I had the new Hi-Fi pickup system that LR Braggs comes standard now in all Masterworks series. Hint: Hey guys send me the new pickup system for all my trouble I'm having, LOL. Anyway, Love the guitar, I might go to the store where I bought it and compare the new pickup system with what's in mine, if its that big of a difference, I might have to get the new one, we'll see what happens. I will keep everyone posted on here. Have a wonderful new year all Alvarez people, and keep jammin'!