The Best Acoustic Guitars for the Money?! - Alvarez Guitars

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I've had my Alvarez acoustic for around 18 years It's still my favorite acoustic My other one is a Jaguar acoustic - electric The Jaguar has that Fender twang Especially on the treble strings
Comment from : William Fowler

You forgot to mention Guild
Comment from : alinchitown

Now I know exactly how exciting it is to watch paint dry Chris is bloody boring
Comment from : Jim Eagling

Great content! Alvarez is making some beautiful guitars! I don't have one but they have definitely caught my interest!brbrYou can see the passion behind the creation of these instruments!
Comment from : scott fishkind

The sound of the Alvarez AD60 is a catastrophe, anyone who calls the guitar good is lying
Comment from : taxi12

Anderson’s???
Comment from : TimRobRus

Bought an Alvarez 6 string uke Tuned A to A Amazing uke very loud, for a uke, but nice sound It is a baritone so I tuned like a baritone uke but it’s sound much better A to A Have other guitars but this 6 string uke an awful lot of fun If Alvarez made an affordable Archtop I would buy it
Comment from : Jim

I've owned several Alvarez guitars over the last 4 decades, and still own 3 of them IMHO, they are the best sounding guitars for way less the money I have 2 more that I'm going to purchase in 2023: the MD60EBG, and the ADE90CEAR Artist Elite Maybe one day I can afford the Yairi DYM60HD, but in the mean time, all these other Alvarez models stand strong over much more expensive Martins, Taylors, Yamahas, etc I knowbecause I own those, too
Comment from : Tone Seeker

Great interview! Not sure about playing lead on an acoustic for demo purposes!
Comment from : Hugh Caldwell

Just watched vid of Yairi guitars being made from scratch to finish in their workshop! It's the most amazing process ever, master crafts people at work on every aspect of guitar😳
Comment from : The Creativity Cell

I have a 48 year old Alvarez 12string use XS 10s on it and love it and I own a3 year old Artist series grand auditorium all Acacia Famosa Both guitars are amazing give me the sound I want I had a $4,00000 Martin that started to come apart after 2 years and in that same period the fish an electronics was worked on 3 times and replaced 2 times and was ready to replace when I got rid of it I also own a 38 year old Takamine solid mahogany And it and my 12 look like the day I bought them So I tell everyone to at least give Alvarez a try as dollar to dollar they are hard to beat I use XS strings on my Takamine 13ns and my grand 12 s The XS seem to sound better on dark body guitars and Xts sound better on light top guitars Thank you for an amazing guitar they play and sound great Need a AG 70 BG to add to my collection 🤠🎤🎸👍🏼
Comment from : cowboybob0452

Alvarez RF28CE or Takamine GD11MCE NS or CORT GA-MEDX??
Comment from : Александр Русич

bought an alvarez from a pawn shop about 10 years ago for around $100 and still play it to this day
Comment from : Jeff Rittenour

I have a 1990 Alverez Yairi DY-77 that I bought new It has been a wonderful instrument Absolutly trouble free I have traveled with it, taken it on camping trips and played it almost daily I have never had to adjust the truss rod, the action is still low without buzz I have replaced the first 5 frets from normal wear, but that is it It just sounds better and better with age Glad to see Alverez is getting their name out there There are not a lot of dealers in their network and it is impossible to find a Yairi to play in stock at any walk-in store
Comment from : steve vice

23:30 - Discussion of Walnut as a tone wood
Comment from : Michael P

Oops Wrong Chris Buck
Comment from : Ulf Lurken

Please, don't waste my time with a couple of wannabes playing a jam session I want to hear more about the guitars not people playing them How are they built, what tier levels do they have in performance and price
Comment from : Dave

Always loved Alvarez Great guitars
Comment from : Bryan Carter

The first thing I noticed about these more affordable Alvarez models is that they feature a sort of "fake Alvarez" bridge That part of the design seems crucial to the construction of their high end guitars When you look at an expensive Alvarez Yairi, you'll see that the bridge saddle sits in an element that's completely separate from the part that has the bridge pins There’s an ebony inlay on the top, flush with the surface, and the pins sit directly in that inlay The idea behind this design, if I understand it correctly, is to have a steeper angle of the strings after they run across the bridge saddle (which would increase the downward pressure and create more vibration), and to minimize the forward pull the strings exercise on the bridge unit The one-piece bridge design in these cheaper guitars gives up on those advantages I don't know how these would sound with a "correct" Yairi bridge, but I don't understand why they'd sacrifice the most obvious characteristic that sets their guitars apart from others Is it that much cheaper to make a "faux-Yairi" bridge?
Comment from : Johannes Labusch

LOVE ALVAREZ such a great company Bringing amazing affordable instruments to market Love my SH66
Comment from : RandomEvents

I just ordered an Alvarez Yairi DYM60HD, the most expensive guitar I've ever bought Between Alvarez and the "Inspired by Gibson" acoustics, I don't know of any better solid wood guitars on the market today I bought the Yairi because there is no guitar I've heard that sounds better, hands down, without making one compromise or another Any Gibson or Martin with the same woods would cost twice as much or more Alvarez was my first acoustic-electric guitar, which I bought mainly because it had a pickup and was black, but it was a great guitar About my new guitar (on backorder), I got tired of identifying what compromises I was willing to accept between Martin, Taylor, and Gibson If I'm paying more than $2k for an acoustic, I don't want to mess around with untested new woods, or a OOO body depth, or quality control issues like lifting bridges There's a reason Japanese-made guitars, acoustic or electric, are fetching premiums on the used market Their attention to precision and detail is higher than what comes out of many US manufacturers today
Comment from : thejeffersonlee

This vid put me over the top on my decision to pick up the MD60BG I've been looking for a decent all solid dreadnaught for a while but I was always put off by the pricing I had been considering the Yamaha FGX5 ($1400), but the MD60BG at less than half the price was worth taking a closer look at My local retail had just gotten the MD60BG in, and it took about 5 seconds to figure out it was what I was looking for The bass response is authoritative, but not boomy, and the highs are clear and present but not tinny had a bit of "roundness" to the tone on the high end Lovely, lively resonance and richness throughout The neck feels great, and the guitar is gorgeous What the rep was saying about how they improved techniques for between-coat sanding on the finish was dead on The woodgrain really shows through without that slight cloudiness you get on many other finishes on similarly priced guitars The mahogany on the back and sides has a rich, 3 dimensional quality to the grain that really shows through the finish The "silking" on the top the rep referenced due to the true quarter-cut top woods was there as advertised I have to commend Alvarez on being able to put out an instrument of this high quality at a price point most of us working folk can justify Bravo!
Comment from : Jeff Hatcher

great stuff, enjoyed watching this
Comment from : Folk-rock songs

I love my Alvarez Acoustic Electric RD series guitar's sustain/JJ
Comment from : Juan Juarez

Saved up my dollars and bought a used yairi and it was the best purchase I ever made
Comment from : Jacob Wooten

My favorite guitar I own is a 1978 Alvarez Yairi My dad bought new in 78' He gave it to me when I was young and I still have it I learned how to play on that guitar I still play it everyday It sits beside my cpu and I learn and write parts on it every day GREAT GUITARS
Comment from : BIG ANt tony

I’m just buying last week Alvarez MDA66CESHB, great sound and beautiful guitarI watched a lot of videos during 6 months before my purchase and I really satisfy!!!
Comment from : Mrsaittout

I've had an AD70SC for about 15 years now I still remember walking into the shop and the guy brought out 3 guitars for me to try that were within my modest budget, the Alvarez being the last I don't remember what the first 2 were but as soon as I started playing the Alvarez I had to stop and check the price tag cause I was sure the salesman had handed me something far too expensive Easiest purchase decision of my life
Comment from : Andrew P

I had an alvarez 12 string , found it pawn shop, repawned it and lost it,I regret it, the sound was beautiful, the action was perfect, why! I was not thinking, I also had yari at one time, it was old and beat up but it worked good, now I got a classic alvarez from maybe the 70's model 5011 it says hand made, found it at flea market in st Louise ms The bridge had problem, little gorilla glue fixed it sounds awesome I also have alvarez regent old beat up but I can count on it,
Comment from : Axel Bautista

Hey guys what mic are you using here in front of the guitars? Thanks
Comment from : End Of Fate

Last year I ordered an Alvarez AD66 from you guys and it was cheap On sale and everything But boy does it sound good! Highly recommended
Comment from : Jóhannes Bjarki Sigurðsson

I had recently gifted a 1976 Alvarez 5056 Tree of Life guitar in near perfect condition to my daughter My sister had found it at a rummage sale for $175 It had sat in a closet for years i jumped at the chance to get it from her for work done and it needed some work though I had a friend of mine adjust the truss rod and action, He also put some new martin marquis lights strings on it She seems happy!
Comment from : thomas meyer

Very good video describing the differences between models by the Alvarez rep I have a 40 year old Yairi that is still the nicest guitar I've ever played I really did not like the jam session at all I really wanted to hear the individual guitars to see the subtle tone differences, which was impossible with two guitars going, so I really question that decision Also the lead player wasn't playing anything interesting, just randomly meandering in a very boring, predictable fashion Perhaps another video where we could actually hear the differences between models, played by someone with the goal of accentuating the guitar tones would be welcomed Overall though interesting video
Comment from : JT in Vegas

My first acoustic guitar was an all mahogany Alvarez over 30 yrs ago, which I still have to this day It is my favorite sounding acoustic and plays like a dream Only modification made was filing down the bridge to lower the action a tad Everybody loved playing it because it was so easy to play and still has great resonance and warmth I play Martin Silk and Steel strings to add a little brightness Bronze strings sound good at first but muddied the sound from the guitar as they aged which is not the sound I like I am very picky about strings which I view like tires on a car You can have a Corvette but without good tires it will not handle like it was designed to do
Comment from : Grizzleback07

Do anyone know what's the difference between Alvarez Ad30 and Ad60 ?
Comment from : Huijun Ding

They were around in my city , Adelaide, since in the 70s , Asian market , a pity they have not moved into the solid wood all round Good guitars but could be so much better The herringbone is lovely and they sound good Still not up there with the big 3 of 2020brGood guitars though, and were very popular as Alvarez Yiari i n the 70s and 80s
Comment from : Terry Johinke

What is the fretboard radius used on Alvarez acoustic guitars?
Comment from : Bob Aldo

the "demo snippets" link is mising in the description I'd liket o hear more of the acoustic jam(s) with "Danish Pete"
Comment from : magnus pym

I bought my Japan's built Alvarez 12 string new in 1978 🌴🎸🎶🎸🌴😎br It's still in mint condition, and plays perfect today Real craftsmanshipbr🌴🎸🎶Great review guys🎶🎸🌴 br 🌜Next, a new Alvarez 6 string🌛
Comment from : idessaoutlaw

The MASTERWORKS MD60BG is really somethingThats the best Dread under 1000$ Period
Comment from : End Of Fate

I took delivery of an AF30 the other day from Andertons Bloody love playing it Glad I went for a decent quality bit of kit
Comment from : Andy Wilson

Why is that guy picking like that?😐chill out
Comment from : Onurag 717

I went to a guitar shop the other day near me looking for a new guitar because as I improve, I realize how much I could benefit from a better guitar I expected to need to pay at LEAST 600 to get a good guitar and picked up an Alvarez I started playing it and I was BLOWN away and expected it to be expensive and it was only 300! Fantastic guitar, seriously
Comment from : Cla7ton

It was great to see and hear the deference of the Alvarez models you had showed us and the sound was very nice thank you
Comment from : Nelson Vega

just try onethe sound will jump out at you and its GOOD sound
Comment from : Larry Burns

I've owned one Alvarez guitar very nice guitar at a really good price The two guys playing guitar during this video sound amazing! They remind me of the Allman Brothers, especially when Dickie Betts was part of the band
Comment from : ambu64

Incidentally I played an Alvarez dred today at my local shop while picking up a set of strings, Mahogany back and sides with Cedar top, my god it was captivating, complex and warm tone and it was absolutely superb fit and finish, I wanted to take it home with me even though I'm not looking for anything
Comment from : fourocker

I know this is completely peripheral, but I've always loved the Alvarez headstock logo So nice! Wish the label inside was a nit more subtle, but nice job! And I love this mellow inside baseball interview
Comment from : Stefan G Bucher

How good are the masterworks series? Could you do a review?
Comment from : Klaas G

Slapping that bariton
Comment from : Mike Schiffelers

Love that cedar top ag Nothin sounds like hq cedar
Comment from : Doy Rayburn

Could you do video on the Alvarez 12 strings?
Comment from : Charles Lascari

Completely worthless Vid Over 35 min but one cant get an impression of the guitars Really bad playing! Just play one at a time!
Comment from : scookie

Anyone know if the blues51W/ tsb solid walnut back and sides or veneer??
Comment from : mrkingcat2

Are the 51w and the delta00 the same body size??
Comment from : mrkingcat2

I want to have the AD60L but it's too expensive :'(
Comment from : Romeo Alvarez Jr

I like the host alone with no 'ham it up' showoff to interfere
Comment from : Doug H in VA

Love these! So punchy, yet they cut through a mix I have mixed a Yairi, and it needed next to no EQ The amazing thing is that when the band comes in, most guitars kinda turn in to just a high end, clicky, ticky, changy sound, IF you can still hear it These things still sound like a wooden instrument You will not be sad to spend your money on one Even the less expensive ones sound great Live, mic'd, or in a mix, they are totally there If you think Taylors are just the best things everwell, they may not be for you If you enjoy, well, tonecheck these out
Comment from : John B

Great video on 6 string Alvarez guitars, but where are all the 12 strings??? Would love to see a video on 12 string Alvarez guitars!!!
Comment from : Just another day in paradise

One ad is ok but 4 ads to watch this?
Comment from : Jorge Rodriguez

I've had an ARD70 for several years now and the only guitars I've found I could maybe replace it with have costed well over a grand or two Sadly Alvarez axed it pretty quickly since it's a 12 fret slope shoulder dread which is a very niche style But god it sounds beautiful and comes to life with nickel brass strings Its almost identical to the AP70 parlor in terms of construction and everything so I have the two and they make a perfect pair for every type of sound These guitars are incredibly underrated and I highly highly suggest everyone try some out They can be a little hit or miss sometimes, and they all need daddario nickel bronze strings to fill out and sparkle
Comment from : Charlotte Simss

I scored a rosewood early production blues 51, love the sound and ease of play, Cheers to one and all at Andertons
Comment from : Martin Michaels

Will this ever compete with takamine?
Comment from : Alfonso Cruz

What's the better guitar the Alvarez AG60 or 70’s or the new Sire 3 guitars for both unplugged and plugged?
Comment from : P U S H

Just to let everyone know all Alvarez and Yairi guitars with the M designation in the model number indicates a solid wood build if you want solid wood you will have to get that I have the MD60 and MD350 and a DYM94 they are solid ,and I had an AD 70 it was laminate back and sides the AD70 was a great guitar but I was looking to go up the range a little more money more guitar and the Alvarez connection is that Mr Kazou Yairi had the classical guitars built by a Spanish guitar company named Alvarez I don't know if that company still exists , but that's the history of how the Alvarez name became a part of his company he kept the name all this time to give different models and if you buy a YAIRI you will see the astounding differences the guys in Japan just simply touch wood in a completely different way they are very inspiring
Comment from : Earls Pearl

I'm looking for a vintage sounding all solid dreadnought around this price, would this be a good fit? I'm not keen on modern bright sounding guitars and I couldn't really tell from the demo's what it truly sounded like
Comment from : Stephen Tyndall

I don't mean to be rude But this is a terrible way to review a guitar A proper review should be done w a solo performance of the guitar being reviewed Its shows is a guitar has the sound and tone to stand on its own And this review is not giving model numbers and prices on all the guitars they are reviewing This video lost me well before the half way point
Comment from : Joe W Indiana

The AG60CEAR I ordered got delivered today Wow!brI mostly use acoustic for a workout, but wanted a good quality one I definitely got it in this guitar I played an AF and loved the neck, but wanted something a little more advanced, solid top etc, so i ordered one and prayed the neck would be the same It was and more as the Fretboard seems a bit wider, but that's what I was hoping for beyond just not getting a chunky neckbrAmazing sound, look and feel This guitar plays and feels more like the Taylors and Martins that are at or over $1000 for a third of the price
Comment from : Mac Anoodough

Bought a Alvarez YARI in early 80s for 600 00 1/in a 100,00! Can’t bear to tell The Rest Of The Story It’s like that Girl you Loved and you didn’t hang on to her You never get it out of your head I guess it’s best described as “The One That got Away” I think there’s a tear forming in my eye Yep that’s what it is Still HURTS
Comment from : Ken Newton

What mics you using there? really good sound
Comment from : callmedeno

Just picked up a used ad60 and off the bat have to say it plays incredibly and sounds phenomenal Absolutely worth every penny and frankly would’ve payed more if needed
Comment from : Shayan A

That model at 9:20 is beautiful! Dear Father Christmas
Comment from : Jonathan Cooper

Loved this video Have been playing the guitar for the greatest part of my life but never really learned much about the specifics of how the guitars' construction affects their tone these guys certainly seem to have their stuff together Also, holy man, the baritone sounds amazing! Didn't know Alvarez before (guess they aren't very common here in Brazil), but this really made me want to get my hands on some of these guitars! Will certainly be looking for them in the music shops I go through Maybe the time is coming for me to arrange that trip to Guildford once and for all 👹
Comment from : Christian Kern

I have a aj60 12 strings made in koreabr my cheapest and best guitar
Comment from : ARTURO SIERRA

Skipped to parts with Chris Buck
Comment from : JME WILLIAMS

I've had an AP710 parlour for a few years old now, and I really love it, no parlour guitars in the range any more? I guess the blues guitars looked the closest, are they the official replacement?
Comment from : Sean Hayes

I know you've probably read loads of comments like this but i've just posted my very first youtube video and I would be super happy if you guys checked it out!!!!
Comment from : Nathalie

These are awesome guitars High quality at an amazing price!
Comment from : Jay MacDonnell

I have had a Masterworks MD65 for a few years Absolutely love it
Comment from : RichieFlip1973

How do you justify selling the Left handed AD60L ARTIST 60 series for 20 quid more than a Right Handed model which is £32900brbrDiscrimination at its finest for being Left handed mind boggles brbrIt's the same build process there is no left hand tooling ethier its made with all the same tools
Comment from : colintraveller

My first proper, non hand-me-down acoustic was an Alvarez my family bought for me when I was 16 It served me well for the next 15 years Glad to see the company doing well, still making quality guitars
Comment from : Matt Wund

I bought an Alvarez AD62sc like 5 years ago when I started playing Thing is my baby and really great value for money Tip for the guitar players out here, wanting to buy one Look for the AD series, those mean artist series and are GREAT! :)
Comment from : Nick Klok

I was hoping there would be a koa in there some place
Comment from : West Winds

The first good guitar I ever bought was a Yairi It was the best guitar I've ever owned, and I've owned some nice ones over the years
Comment from : David Fourman

Hi, what ist the archtop hanging on the wall left-behind Lee? does it has all-floating neck? thanx!
Comment from : Dimitri Ovrutskiy

I've seen Alvarez around the shops here in Utah and they have been great every time I have picked them up Yet to pull the trigger Not sure why This might have talked me into one
Comment from : MicroGroover29

I have a 70’s Japanese Alvarez and and it’s a great guitar Bought it in ‘91
Comment from : Dennis Mullins

Alvarez needs to bring back the Trevor Rabin Signature electric, that thing was a BEAST!
Comment from : John Heinsch

How about aftermarket pickup comparison that you have, eg; paf style humbuckers shootout etc etc Would be appealing to players who like to swap pickups :)
Comment from : MKA82

Will the f hole 5055 Bluesman ever come back?
Comment from : Deorman Robey

You know that many people won't click unless Pete is in the thumbnail, right?
Comment from : J St

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Comment from : MoHogany

I own an Alvarez AJ80CE-12 Artist Series Guitar, which is the 12-string jumbo version of the last one you showed here, and I absolutely love it! Years ago, I had a beautiful blue colored Alvarez fusion guitar that was fantastic! However, it got traded in for an electric guitar, and I sure wish I'd just kept it Alvarez makes great quality products, which have recently become more affordable for most anyone!
Comment from : Steven Wren