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All About Alvarez: The Masterworks Series
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- Опубліковано 12 сер 2024
- How can you craft all-solid guitars, full of character…for every player? We're discussing what goes into our Masterworks series of guitars, from how we select our tops to why we created this series for players. Join the discussion on everything from solid wood to bridge pins on Alvarez TV.
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0:00 Solid Classic (Intro Jam)
1:23 History of the Masterworks Series
2:19 All About All-Solid
4:23 Features of Masterworks Guitars
9:52 The Character of All-Solid Guitars
11:39 Parting Thoughts
Guitars in this Episode:
Tim is playing the new Masterworks MG60CESHB (coming soon)
Dee is playing the Masterworks MDR70ESB: alvarezguitars.com/guitar/mdr...
Chris is playing the Masterworks MD70BG: alvarezguitars.com/guitar/md70bg
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I have three Masterworks I bought over 10 years ago. They can go toe to toe with with the best.
Love the sound of Alvarez guitar they are really up there with major guitar companies at an extremely affordable price ….love my md60bg and with a K&K pickup
Hello Ernie I just got the md60ebg. What strings u find best 80/20 or phosphor. Light or medium?? Thx.
Really pleased with my Masterworks parlour guitar, MPA66ESHB. The sound is developing nicely and the pickup is surprisingly good.
I have an all solid early 1980s hand made Alvarez 5022 with a Martin-like headstock that is the lightest and most beautiful sounding guitar I've ever played. I sent pictures to Alvarez trying to pinpoint a year, and they misidentified everything about it. I think that they resent their vintage guitars.
Alvarez is the best kept secret in the industry
Thank you, Larry 👍
Have a 2005 MD 60 that I can’t help but keep going back to.
I love the sound of Alvarez guitars! I think Alvarez resonates more than any other company price point series vs series every time. Really under-rated guitars. But to be honest I don’t like all the mother of pearl type rosettes and bindings and super glossy finishes that the newer stuff has incorporated. Especially in the masterworks and Yairi series.
Thank you, Sean! Appreciate the feedback. Which Alvarez guitar or series do you like the look of most?
I concur with Sean. I bought Masterworks Elite in spite of all the bling because it has all the specs I was looking for which no one else has. The guitar plays and sounds wonderful but the thick shiny top reminds of plastic covering on a piece of grandmas furniture. I’d rather more sound and less protection.
I’d love my guitar more if it had a simpler finish like the AD Chris is playing in video. I’ve even thought of sanding top finish off. The Alvarez Series with the ALVARADOS is informative and fun.
I think Chris & Co. are doing a fantastic job with explaining how multi faceted the physics of guitar
are.
@@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial thats a fun question! My favorite Alvarez guitars are the masterworks. I haven’t played a Yairi but have definitely dreamed of owning one!
I prefer acoustic guitars that have a lot of volume, a balanced tone with slightly more low-end, and are “humble” looking (IE less gloss, less mother of pearl, etc)
Currently I think the DYMR70SB is the most beautiful guitar Alvarez makes, although I don’t love the pearl rosette. I also think the FYM60HD is stunning looking. But haven’t convinced my wife that I need another guitar in that price range yet! (Some day for sure!)
I’ve owned 3 Alvarez guitars. I still gig with my masterworks MD95 from the early 2000s (which is the best sounding acoustic guitar I’ve ever owned, and I’ve had Taylors Gibsons and Martins), an Alvarez Masterworks Parlor MPA66ESHB (had for about a year or two and then sold) and I currently also have a AMPE915EAR as a couch guitar.
Love the channel and love the guitars. Alvarez is making an incredible product at a shockingly good price!
Cheers!
Love my OY70ce Yairi.
Thank you Lynn! 👍
Just bought a new MF60OM for $550 with gig bag. I feel like I stole the thing! So incredibly impressed by it. I have my eye on the LJ series (I rly love the Taylor GS mini) and the bluegrass dreadnaught
Thank you, Matt, that's fantastic to hear. We have an LJ episode of Alvarez TV coming up this Friday! Enjoy 👍
I've had my MG60BG for a month now and i absolutely love it the sound is unreal for the price, it looks beautiful, finshed perfectly and the neck is amazing. On a downside i've got a few high and one lifting fret, gotta pay a luthier £85 to sort it out
Hi Floyd, we're sorry to hear that, fret lifting is rare but can happen in any guitar, and it could be for a number of reasons. Please send us your address and number and we’ll send you some goodies as a thank you for getting that sorted. You can reach out to us at info@alvarezguitars.com. Thank you!
@@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial Thank you very much indeed. EDIT(A month later never heard a word back)
Hello Floyd. What string u like on md60bg. I just got one. 80/20or phosphor. Light or medium. Thx
@@curtthompson8920 I prefer 80/20 they definately sound better on the guitar when new but don't seem to last more than a couple of months of normal use before they go dull sounding, the phosphors don't have the initial big sound this guitar is capable of but keep sounding good for longer. As for the gauge my guitar definately responds well to 13's, big and bright and room filling but as you probably know are not as easy to play certain styles on. I'm using 12's at the minute but on the next string change im going back up to my favourite Martin Authentic 80/20 Bronze 13's.
Love that shadow burst masterworks series!!! Same finish as my 12 string looks as beautiful as it sounds. Killer job explaining the differences for the series. I’m looking at the artist series for my next Alvarez purchase. It will be my 4th Alvarez and I still own the other 3. I want the artist series with the beveled arm rest in shadow burst to Match the 12 string but will gladly choose a different finish if it plays better. I would never sacrifice playability and sound for good looks. Luckily most the time with Alvarez you don’t have to choose. You guys make awesome instruments and that’s why I keep coming back.
Thank you @Stroking Out Loud Podcast, happy to hear about your Alvarez family! The arm rest models are a great choice. All our finishes are made to get the best playing experience possible. Which Artist guitar is next on your list? We'll do an Artist episode soon, too…
The AGE910CEARSHB is what I have been looking at. Will get one eventually!
Super choice!
I got a masterworks elite grand auditorium about a month ago what a bloody guitar that is I tried guitars that where £2000 + and the alvarez I fell in love with im going to be getting the om model in the next few months and then it's time to save for a alvarez yairi and where would be the best place to get a alvarez yairi in the uk there very rare here and it's a huge shame
Thanks for that, @welshguitarbuddy, currently you may be able to spot a few with our friends at GuitarGuitar: www.guitarguitar.co.uk/alvarez/guitars/acoustic.
I love Alvarez guitars and have owned a good handful over the years. My only complaint with these new masterworks series is there seems to be an issue with poorly set necks. I’ve had 4 or 5 md60bg models come through my hands and every one had a poorly set neck or humpy frets. I kept the most recent one because It sounded so good. I had to heavily sand some of the frets near the body to get rid of buzz.
Thanks for your comment @Acoustic addiction. Our neck sets are very consistent. However, what is more likely the case is that the top has moved through either a lack of humidity or too much. In your case it sounds like the top has contracted which has created the perception that the neck angle has changed. This is another great topic to address in a future Alvarez TV episode!
The neck hump, or slump, didn’t change much from winter(35-45% humidity) to spring(50-55% humidity). I parted with the md60bg yesterday and hope to find one in person someday, rather than online.
as an older age Geordie lad on the cusp of purchasing probably the first of a few Alvarez masterworks guitars, and subsequently submerged in your videos, I am curious as to how 3 northern (Geordie) lads are so involved in the Alvarez business
Because Geordies are the best! Head of Alvarez + our studio and team are all based in the area. Pleased you're interested in our Masterworks series, you will love them. 👍
What size/type of guitar is best to get as a first acoustic? I've played electric for years but would like to add a good 'all-rounder' acoustic to my collection.
I have been looking at the mga77cearshb I think it will make a wonderful fingerstyle picking guitar. Soon I will have one along with the cedartop travel guitar!!!
Great choice, Quintin! (Those travel guitars are fun, too, aren't they?)
@@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial I just picked up the LJ2e and I am blown away at just how big it sounds it will definitely be my couch guitar, I love your guy's guitars!
Has anyone of y’all made a video of the Classical CYM75 ?
It's a cool night outside, lots of stars and not many dogs.
Bit Confused
Please Explain why 3 layer laminate Yairi WY-1 is considered a superior instrument over Alvarez all solid Masterwork MFA70WCEARSHB
as an example. Considering tone and response
Great question, Bruce! Many players, including Joe Bonamassa, choose the WY1 because it is not all solid which means less overtones and projection, and they prefer that for live work. Not all laminates are equal.
The main impact on price is labor and time. Alvarez are made in a manufacturing setting, while Yairi are handmade in a workshop setting by luthiers. With Yairi, even for laminated models, you’re buying a handmade guitar. This would be a great topic for an episode…. Thanks for the feedback! Always happy to answer your questions.
I love what you’re saying about the tops but when you look at the pictures of the MD60EBG on Sweetwater it makes me question how much care is put into selecting tops for the masterworks series. Dark dirty looking streaks across the top
Thanks for watching, @HayesProject79! Not sure which photos you have seen, but we take a huge amount of care in selecting our tops. You can watch Sweetwater's video with Mitch Gallagher and Chris Meikle about the Masterworks series here: ua-cam.com/video/mDPi-byqktI/v-deo.html.
@@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial No disrespect intended. It was literally the only MD60EBG pictured on the website when I posted the original message, its been changed since.. Taylor has some sketchy tops too so I am not singling out Alvarez. The great thing about Sweetwater is you can see the actual guitar your getting. I am still very interested in one of these Alvarez guitars I will just wait for one with the top I desire to arrive
What string you use on the md60ebg?? For best tone and playability. 80/20 or phosphor. Light or medium. Thx.
It depends on what you're after, Curt, but we use D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze.
Love all 4 of my Alvarez guitars pd80,pd90,md350,yairi wy1ttsb...imho alvarez has no need for the alvarez script on headstock...people know the shadow "A" ...set the Masterclass apart and only use the shadow "A" ...this comming from a alvarez lover who will not buy a alvarez guitar with alvarez across topnof headstock
Just bought the MD60EBG online, and it arrived today. I'm surprised to learn the frets are so gritty. Any vibrato or bending of strings suffers terribly. I paid $799.99 before tax and shipping. It's pretty disappointing.
Sorry to hear this, Mike, and this is not at all as they are made. Have you reached out to our customer service? We'd be happy to help.
@AlvarezGuitarsOfficial I left responses to this on three separate occasions, but my responses keep getting deleted.