Alvarez MDR70e Sunburst Masterworks Series Acoustic-electric Guitar - Sunburst
MDR70ESBMasterworks, Dreadnought
A 12th fret Dreadnought really works for many players – some say it’s because the position of the bridge is right in the middle of the soundboard. Some say it’s that your fretting hand is closer, or even just the overall feel and string tension. Whatever it is, it certainly works.
The MDR70ESB has a round and full tone with lots of clear bass frequencies and glistening trebles. Its response is instant, and its notes are clear and robust. When strumming, the FS6 bracing system and AAA Sitka top help deliver clarity and separation. The balance is clearly audible across all six strings.
The MDR is a beautifully finished instrument with a deep shine and thin poly finish. Traditional appointments come in the way of a slotted headstock, open gear tuners and pre-war style sunburst.
The projection and overall breadth of tonal reach in these guitars is outstanding, making it hard to put down for those players looking for a powerful open voicing and feel of a 12th Fret Dreadnought.
The MDR70ESB is fitted with the fantastic LR Baggs Element-VTC pickup with soundhole console.
Alvarez Masterworks Series MDR70e Dreadnought Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
- Dreadnought-sized body provides rich sustain
- Solid AAA Sitka spruce top delivers a direct, punchy tone with headroom to spare
- Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides lend a sparkling, responsive quality to every note you play
- Forward-shifted FS6 bracing encourages projection
- "Soft-V-to-C" mahogany neck with 20-fret East Indian rosewood fingerboard feels and plays smoothly
- LR Baggs HiFi high-fidelity bridge plate pickup system ensures natural plugged-in tone
- Natural string response from bi-level rosewood bridge and real bone nut/saddle pins
- Alvarez 20:1 tuning machines offer precision adjustments and dependable play
- Laden with elegant charm, including paua abalone/MOP Inlays and a dual ring abalone/ABS rosette
- String Type:Steel
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Shape: Dreadnought
- Back & Sides Wood: Indian Rosewood
- Top Wood: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Color: Sunburst
- Body Bracing: FS6 Forward Shifted
- Binding: Celluloid
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Soft V to a C shape
- Radius: 14.96"
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Abaline and Mother of Pearl
- Number of Frets: 21, Nickel Silver
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.75"
- Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
- Bridge Material: Indian Rosewood
- Tuning Machines: Alvarez, 20:1
- Electronics: LR Baggs HiFi preamp, Bridge Plate transducer
- Strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253, .012-.053
- Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
- Manufacturer Part Number: MDR70e_Sunburst
