Alvarez Artist 30 Series AF30CE Folk Acoustic Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Natural

What sets the Alvarez Artist 30 Series AF30CE Folk Natural Electric-Acoustic Guitar apart is its meticulous construction designed to maximize the potential of its smaller body. This instrument is a versatile powerhouse, delivering a lively and full-bodied sound that adapts to all styles of playing, be it fingerstyle or strumming.

The term "solid top" refers to the soundboard of an acoustic guitar being crafted from solid wood, as opposed to being laminated. However, the true sonic advantage of a solid top is only realized when the entire guitar is constructed in a way that unleashes the vibrational energy that a solid soundboard can generate. The Artist 30 Series is designed to do just that.

The AF30CE Folk Natural Electric-Acoustic Guitar is engineered to harmonize its components, producing a tone and player experience that is seldom found in affordable instruments. Key features include the FST2M bracing system, a bi-level bridge, a real bone nut, and high-quality tone woods.

The FST2M is a forward-shifted X brace design, with both the X braces and asymmetric tone bars being scalloped. This forward positioning allows for a larger soundboard, which is further optimized with a solid maple bridge plate for enhanced strength and energy transmission. The result is a warm, open, and powerful sound where both the treble and bass registers are clearly present and balanced.

The guitar's playability is equally impressive, offering a responsive and exciting playing experience. The solid 'A' grade Sitka spruce and cedar tops are hand-selected from quarter-sawn wood, ensuring consistent quality. It's a well-known fact that a better guitar is made from better wood, and this guitar is a testament to that. Not only does the top look stunning, but it is also stiff, strong, and finely grained, contributing to the overall superior performance of this Alvarez Artist 30 Series AF30CE Folk Natural Electric-Acoustic Guitar.