I have a MGA70WCEARSHB model.And everyday I have been falling in love again to this amazing instrument when I play.So thank you so much all Alvarez family to build that gorgeous guitar.
I had a nylon string from Alvarez and loved that guitar sold it when I got divorced in 2000, I had checked put a dred knot couldn't afford it at the time plan on getting one in the future for recording I grew up in xhrch playing zblue grass rhythm guitar early in life around 12 years old can't wait to be able to get one in the near future..you guys are giving great information I'm tired of the other big brands arrogance would rather have the quality you provide regardless of hand made or the more affordable models thanks for giving thus information in thus format
@@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial huge fan! Great playing and sounding instruments and a big shout out to St Louis Music for their great Alvarez customer service 👍🏻👍🏻
@@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial I can't stop! I'm now the proud owner of an MGA77CEARSHB to go alongside my MFA and ABT60CE-8SHB. Truly well made workhorses. If I'm trying to find any issues at all, it would be in the tuning machines and the pickup system, but I've just upgraded the folk to the GraphTech Ratio tuners and will soon be ordering the LR Baggs Anthem as an upgrade from the Element on all 3 of my Alvarez. Once those small changes are made I don't think I'll ever need another acoustic (unless i end up buying a Yairi purely to feed my addiction)
I spent an entire weekend going to my local guitar shops looking for a new acoustic several months ago with a budget of around $2000. I played all the usual suspects for high end guitars and I landed on the masterworks with walnut top. Not just because of the price. The tone, playability and looks absolutely blew me away. I play mine everyday! I became a huge Alvarez fan and Im picking up a vintage Yairi this weekend. Keep up the excellent work!
These are some amazing guitars. I'm considering buying the MFA66CESHB. But I have one concern that I noticed from another Artist Elite model. Tight string spacing! Is it the same with these?
The MFA70WCEARSHB has very unique, and for me, ideal Specs. I’ve owned this model for over a year and vouch for it especially when matched with round core strings. At some point in your playing career you may figure out the exact specs that suit you best. Considering Comfort Tone Looks Budget and playing style. I found it all in this masterwork elite. All solid OM sizing with a bit of extra body depth. Shorter 24.81 scale 1.75 nut, cutaway, superb top bracing providing wonderful bass response, dovetail neck join with rounded heel. A super comfortable V to C neck carve with more substance than Martin’s most popular mod low profile. The spruce/walnut wood combo fits right in the tonal pocket, Smoother than mahogany not as bright and zingy as rosewood. Simple reliable Baggs soundhole electronics. The extra bling I don’t need but is nice. Real abalone, ebony trim chamfered armrest. The finish is almost too good as well as shadow burst but heh, Price totally affordable mine was -$800 w/case. I would like to know more about the manufacturing facility in China. I do know they implement the design teams criteria very well. I was just about to order a custom build with these specs at over $4,000 when I found this Masterwork Elite. Thought I’d give it a try to verify spec choices for the custom. After getting this set up and favorite strings, I skipped the custom build. Having owned vintage and high end Martins and Santa Cruz I’ve learned I don’t like the “freak out factor” of worrying about them because they’re so delicate and pricey.They have more ego cache but don’t sound 5 or 6 times better. The MFA70WCEARSHB is an excellent all around guitar. Do yourself and guitar a favor and get a good Hardshell case. The included semi hard gig case is okay but a guitar this nice deserves a Hardshell for the long run. Good Luck
I have a MGA70WCEARSHB model.And everyday I have been falling in love again to this amazing instrument when I play.So thank you so much all Alvarez family to build that gorgeous guitar.
The all black walnut is REALLY beautiful, especially with the real Abalone
I had a nylon string from Alvarez and loved that guitar sold it when I got divorced in 2000, I had checked put a dred knot couldn't afford it at the time plan on getting one in the future for recording I grew up in xhrch playing zblue grass rhythm guitar early in life around 12 years old can't wait to be able to get one in the near future..you guys are giving great information I'm tired of the other big brands arrogance would rather have the quality you provide regardless of hand made or the more affordable models thanks for giving thus information in thus format
I own the MFA77CEARSHB, it’s my primary gigging guitar, I love it
Great choice, Jake! Thank you for watching 👍
@@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial huge fan! Great playing and sounding instruments and a big shout out to St Louis Music for their great Alvarez customer service 👍🏻👍🏻
@@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial I can't stop! I'm now the proud owner of an MGA77CEARSHB to go alongside my MFA and ABT60CE-8SHB. Truly well made workhorses. If I'm trying to find any issues at all, it would be in the tuning machines and the pickup system, but I've just upgraded the folk to the GraphTech Ratio tuners and will soon be ordering the LR Baggs Anthem as an upgrade from the Element on all 3 of my Alvarez. Once those small changes are made I don't think I'll ever need another acoustic (unless i end up buying a Yairi purely to feed my addiction)
I spent an entire weekend going to my local guitar shops looking for a new acoustic several months ago with a budget of around $2000. I played all the usual suspects for high end guitars and I landed on the masterworks with walnut top. Not just because of the price. The tone, playability and looks absolutely blew me away. I play mine everyday! I became a huge Alvarez fan and Im picking up a vintage Yairi this weekend. Keep up the excellent work!
We love to hear this, @Aaaaandcut! Thanks so much for the positive feedback. Enjoy your new Alvarez. 🙌
Great sound. Stay safe my friends. God bless you all. 🙏
Amazing tone and smooth sustain. Love these guitars.
These are some amazing guitars. I'm considering buying the MFA66CESHB. But I have one concern that I noticed from another Artist Elite model. Tight string spacing! Is it the same with these?
I like the dark one, but so strange there’s no cedar. Cedar & walnut work together so well.
The MFA is smaller than the MGA? What's the difference between the MGA70 and MGA77?
the 70 has a spruce top and the 77 has a walnut top
and yes, The MFA is a folk size with a 24.71" scale length while the MGA is the larger grand auditorium size with a 25.5" scale
Can you plug this guitar into an acoustic amp?
Yes
Alvarez: Masterworks Elite are made in Japan or China?
Masterworks Elite are made in Japan, the only Alvarez series made in Japan
Where can I buy one?
Hi Jamie, you can check our website for locations: alvarezguitars.com/dealer-locator.
This is a lousy way to demonstrate any guitar. One at a time, please.
The MFA70WCEARSHB has very unique, and for me, ideal Specs.
I’ve owned this model for over a year and vouch for it especially when matched with round core strings.
At some point in your playing career you may figure out the exact specs that suit you best. Considering Comfort Tone Looks Budget and playing style.
I found it all in this masterwork elite. All solid OM sizing with a bit of extra body depth. Shorter 24.81 scale 1.75 nut, cutaway, superb top bracing providing wonderful bass response, dovetail neck join with rounded heel. A super comfortable V to C neck carve with more substance than Martin’s most popular mod low profile. The spruce/walnut wood combo fits right in the tonal pocket,
Smoother than mahogany not as bright and zingy as rosewood. Simple reliable Baggs soundhole electronics. The extra bling I don’t need but is nice. Real abalone, ebony trim chamfered armrest. The finish is almost too good as well as shadow burst but heh, Price totally affordable mine was -$800 w/case.
I would like to know more about the manufacturing facility in China. I do know they implement the design teams criteria very well. I was just about to order a custom build with these specs at over $4,000 when I found this Masterwork Elite. Thought I’d give it a try to verify spec choices for the custom. After getting this set up and favorite strings, I skipped the custom build. Having owned vintage and high end Martins and Santa Cruz I’ve learned I don’t like the “freak out factor” of worrying about them because they’re so delicate and pricey.They have more ego cache but don’t sound 5 or 6 times better.
The MFA70WCEARSHB is an excellent all around guitar. Do yourself and guitar a favor and get a good Hardshell case. The included semi hard gig case is okay but a guitar this nice deserves a Hardshell for the long run.
Good Luck