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FloridaGull Administrator Posts: 1,027 Location: Palm City, FL Playing guitar since: The age of 18...with a good 20-year hiatus somewhere in the middle...	New Alvarez guitars! 😁 Jan 14, 2020 12:21:25 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FloridaGull on Jan 14, 2020 12:21:25 GMT -5 For TonyKgull... www.alvarezguitars.com/alvarez-launches-new-masterworks-elite-series/?mc_cid=47eddebb32&mc_eid=7ed85dc591 😁
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New Alvarez guitars! 😁 Jan 15, 2020 4:10:11 GMT -5

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Jan 14, 2020 12:21:25 GMT -5 FloridaGull said:

For TonyKgull...

www.alvarezguitars.com/alvarez-launches-new-masterworks-elite-series/?mc_cid=47eddebb32&mc_eid=7ed85dc591

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They're not just for me.....they're for everybody!

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No they are for you, we have no more room

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New Alvarez guitars! 😁 May 27, 2020 11:04:16 GMT -5

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A couple, maybe three weeks or so ago I visited a local mom and pop guitar place to get some strings and he is an Alvarez dealer. I had never heard of them. I zeroed in on an AD60 and played with it a little- it was freakin awesome! I worked for two weeks trying to talk myself out of it and couldn't. Went to the shop again, and he had sold it

he had a couple others but i'm a very visual person and they didn't look the same. The finish on the one I liked was a satin white looking- all he had when I went back were gloss white. I'll keep going back, with my fingers crossed for a satin finish one-

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New Alvarez guitars! 😁 May 27, 2020 13:26:02 GMT -5

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Garland,

Nothing worse, I have missed a few guitars that I liked by been to slow, but best to make sure it's the one, absolutely nothing worse than buyers regret.
I'm sure another guitar will come along that you will like even better, never stop looking.

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New Alvarez guitars! 😁 May 28, 2020 3:25:14 GMT -5

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Garland, Sorry you missed one you liked, but keep playing more of them! They make so many great guitars that I'm sure you'll come across another one that sings to you.

I had a similar experience to you years ago. Used to be a Godin/Seagull guy until I tried one of these "Alvarez" guitars that I'd never heard of. Long story short, I was totally blown away. Was actually saving for another Taylor at the time. I have three Alvarez guitars now and no Godin/Seagulls or Taylors. lol.

Keep trying guitars, the one that's meant for you is waiting for you.......somewhere.

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am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

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Post by Garland on Jun 11, 2020 17:21:53 GMT -5

I got an Alvarez AD60 today! The one I originally fell for was Satin Finish- this one isn't, it is'nt white either, or even dingy yellow- it's different and you can see the different tones of color- it sounds AMAZING!

I'm a bit disappointed that the action is at 5/32 though. That's a lot of sanding to get the action down to 3/32- and yes, I straight edged the neck and it's straight.
But, and it's a BIG but, I LOVE the sound! Happy camper here

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Post by Derick on Jun 11, 2020 17:58:12 GMT -5

Garland,

First congratulations on your new guitar.

It's not uncommon for new acoustic guitars to have an high action, the reason being that some people like an high action and it is far easier to lower the action than to raise it.
When you come to lower your action, and remove the saddle it's possible than there may be removable shims that you can remove to aid in lowering the action.

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TonyKgull Global Moderator Posts: 6,425 Location: Ontario, Canada	New Alvarez guitars! 😁 Jun 11, 2020 19:48:50 GMT -5 Garland likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TonyKgull on Jun 11, 2020 19:48:50 GMT -5 Garland , Congrats on your new baby! Alvarez guitars have a special kind of resonance that I really love and I'm sure you will too. I hope you enjoy your new baby for many, many moons to come!
	===================================== "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." - Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

Garland The Mostest Bestest Member Posts: 4,661 AKA: Gdjjr Thistime Location: Texas! Playing guitar since: off and on since 1960, a lot more off than on	New Alvarez guitars! 😁 Jun 12, 2020 8:25:34 GMT -5 Derick likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Garland on Jun 12, 2020 8:25:34 GMT -5 Derick, "When you come to lower your action, and remove the saddle it's possible than there may be removable shims that you can remove to aid in lowering the action." That would pickle me tink!
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Post by Garland on Jun 13, 2020 9:42:21 GMT -5

Well, I sanded down the saddle. The action is perfect for me now. But, I got to looking at the strings (the descriptions all say they use D'Addario strings EJ16's) and they have some unsightly spots appearing on them- so, I guess today I'll put on a different set. I have two sets of Stringjoy (man they are expensive- $14.90/set. One set is 10-50's the other are 11-52's. I also have a set of Earl Ball 10-50's (free of charge when I bought the guitar

) so, I may go with the 10-50's just for ease of playing to see how I like the tone vs the EJ16's- I really liked the Earl Ball 10-50's on my Fender- so, we'll see.

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Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
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Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
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Post by Garland on Jun 14, 2020 9:14:07 GMT -5

I put the Stringjoy's (10-50's)on- it is not as loud as it was but is every bit as melodic? there's that word again.

It has a really deep resonance on the low E- very deep. I'm anxious to get my Fender back to do a side by side comparison.

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Guild D140 Natural
Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son)
Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

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I played at church today for the first time in, ....I don't even know how long. LOL.

Had my Alvarez MDA66CESHB ASW Hog dread with me because that's my small band or solo guitar. It sounds the best of all my guitars by itself because it's a dread and because of its dual pickup system; the others are my "full band" guitars.

Anyways, two people came and asked, "Oh man, I just have to try that thing out! Can I?" LOL.

I said, "Sure, knock yourself out." This particular Alvarez never seems to go anywhere without getting some attention and showing me up! LOL. But I don't mind, I love her too.

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
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- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

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Post by Garland on Jun 16, 2020 16:11:15 GMT -5

I forgot to past a picture- my bad.

www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/alvarez-artist-series-ad60-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar/h78603000002000?cntry=us&source=3WWRWXGP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuZigpp6H6gIVhYbACh00swHrEAQYAiABEgJ2zfD_BwE

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SO MANY GUITARS/SONGS, SO LITTLE TIME

Guild D140 Natural
Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son)
Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

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Post by Derick on Jun 19, 2020 4:51:46 GMT -5

Garland,

As the new guitar become your favourite yet.

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Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

WELCOME TO THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR CABIN!!!

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