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This Dreadnought's Looks Are No Red Herring





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Alvarez knows what it takes to construct an instrument that both sounds and looks great ? just take a look at the handsome Masterworks 60 herringbone dreadnought guitar! This acoustic comes equipped with a plethora of features that fit the traditions of age-old Alvarez design, such as a single-marked 12th-fret inlay, a tortoiseshell pickguard, and open-gear vintage-style tuners. Other elements like an old-school binding/rosette design combo and real bone saddle/nut paint a lovely picture that will look and feel right at home onstage or in any musical abode. The soft “V” to “C” shape of the body-matching mahogany neck keeps your chording hand extra comfy, whether you’re thumb picking or playing fingerstyle. Got any questions about this amazing acoustic? Give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call today!





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Timelessly traditional tonewoods





Spruce and mahogany: it’s a tonewood combo that has been long trusted by guitarists of many genres for decades. And that’s no coincidence! The beautiful dark mahogany back and sides of this Alvarez Masterworks 60 herringbone dreadnought contain a rich and woody resonant quality that’s as emblematic of the trade as the steel strings themselves. Topped with solid AAA Sitka spruce and paired with a forward-shifted FS6 spruce bracing pattern, this other half of Alvarez’s wood equation accommodates all dynamics vividly and with an exceptionally present boost in low end tone that’s perfectly playable!





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Adorned to adore





Sounding great is one thing, but with the Masterworks 60 herringbone dreadnought's classic style in hand, you'll know you’ve found the one! Bound with traditional Herringbone/ABS purfling with a matching rosette and tortoiseshell pickguard, this acoustic is dressed like a true heartland hymnist with the advantage of modern playability. A single abalone and mother-of-pearl inlay rests at the 12th fret of its Indian laurel fingerboard, complete with ivory ABS binding and a real bone nut for low-buzz playability with a truly natural response. Rounding out this acoustic’s appearance is a set of open-gear tuners packed with time-honored Alvarez charm.





Alvarez: catered to creatives





Sported onstage by the likes of guitar legends Bob Weir, Joe Bonamassa, and Richard Fortus, Alvarez designs its guitars to meet the creative needs of players everywhere. An honest approach to affordably priced and quality-crafted instrument making has resulted in a stunning variety of series and setups that will scratch the itch of even the most particular guitarists, from 12-strings and travel size to ukuleles and concert flamenco. Whatever your specific playing needs, there’s a long-term Alvarez companion ready to match your vibe. Guitars that are designed for a lifetime of enjoyment ? that’s Alvarez!





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Alvarez Masterworks 60 Herringbone Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Features:


Mahogany back/sides and spruce top provide a rich, resonant, and clear tone at any dynamic


FS6 spruce bracing pattern opens up great low end tonality


Mahogany neck features “V” to “C” shape for comfortable chording


Supple Indian rosebood fingerboard withivory ABS binding


Amorous East Indian rosewood headstock with natural satin finish and MOP inlay


Traditional herringbone/ABS purfling binding and rosette with tortoiseshell pickguard offer an aesthetic antique appearance


Single 12th-fret mother-of-pearl inlay provides a visually subtle functionality


Alvarez vintage open-gear tuners harken back to the dreadnought's golden age


Natural bone nut and saddle combo reduces buzz and supports a natural responsiveness