Alvarez LP70e Laureate Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural Gloss (with AFC30 Case)

Alvarez LP70e Laureate Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural Gloss (with AFC30 Case) Overview The Alvarez LP70e Laureate is a beautifully crafted, all-solid parlor acoustic-electric guitar that combines traditional design with exceptional tonewoods and meticulous attention to detail. Part of Alvarez's flagship Laureate Series, the LP70e features hand-selected materials, refined construction, and vintage-inspired appointments that deliver outstanding tonal balance, responsiveness, and projection. Featuring a premium AAAA solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, the LP70e produces a rich, articulate voice with warm lows, sparkling highs, and remarkable sustain. Its compact parlor body and comfortable 12-fret neck joint make it particularly well suited to fingerstyle playing, light strumming, and intimate acoustic performances. Equipped with the LR Baggs HiFi pickup system, the LP70e brings its natural acoustic character to the stage or studio with clarity and detail. Finished in an elegant Natural Gloss, this instrument showcases the beauty of its premium tonewoods while maintaining the timeless aesthetic of a traditional parlor guitar. Premium Laureate Construction Hand-Selected Tonewoods The Laureate Series represents Alvarez's commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. Each component is carefully selected for structural integrity, tonal performance, and visual beauty. The finely quartersawn Sitka spruce top is thickness-sanded for enhanced responsiveness, allowing the instrument to react effortlessly to subtle playing dynamics. Hand-Finished FS6 Bracing Alvarez's forward-shifted FS6 bracing is individually hand-finished using carefully selected quartersawn Sitka spruce. This refined approach optimizes top vibration, resulting in excellent resonance, dynamic range, and tonal complexity. Solid East Indian Rosewood The beautifully bookmatched solid East Indian rosewood back and sides contribute warmth, depth, and harmonic richness, complementing the clarity and articulation of the spruce top. African Ebony Appointments Premium African ebony is used for the fingerboard, bridge, and headstock plate. Elegant Blue Abalone inlays provide a refined visual accent, while the traditional single-level ebony bridge reflects the vintage-inspired design philosophy of the Laureate Series. Natural Gloss Finish The LP70e features Alvarez's exceptionally thin, high-gloss finish, designed to enhance the natural beauty of the wood while allowing the instrument to resonate freely. The Natural Gloss top highlights the fine grain and character of the premium Sitka spruce. Electronics LR Baggs HiFi Pickup System The LR Baggs HiFi system delivers a natural, detailed amplified sound with excellent clarity and dynamic response. Its discreet bridge-plate sensor design captures the instrument's acoustic character while maintaining a clean, traditional appearance. Specifications Series: Alvarez Laureate Model: LP70e Body Shape: Parlor Top: AAAA Solid North American Sitka Spruce Back & Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood Neck: African Mahogany Fingerboard: African Ebony Bridge: African Ebony, Traditional Single-Level Design Headstock Plate: African Ebony Nut & Saddle: Bone Bridge Pins: Ebony Bracing: Hand-Finished FS6 Forward-Shifted Inlays: Premium Blue Abalone Tuners: Premium Open Gear Electronics: LR Baggs HiFi Strings: D'Addario XS Light (.012–.053) Neck Joint: 12th Fret Top Finish: Natural Gloss Back & Sides Finish: Natural Gloss Included Case: Alvarez AFC30 Case Dimensions Overall Length: 985 mm Body Width: 360 mm Body Depth at Heel: 92 mm Body Depth at Base: 106 mm Scale Length: 610 mm / 24" Number of Frets: 19 Nut Width: 44.45 mm / 1¾"