Description

The AB60ce is a medium-scale acoustic bass designed to deliver a powerful, sonorous punch so clearly audible in acoustic ensembles. The AB60ce is fitted with the LR Baggs StagePro Bronze, delivering wonderfully warm and full bass frequencies when plugged in. The StagePro Bronze is a small-footprint side-mounted EQ incorporating the renowned LR Baggs Element under-saddle pickup. This is a low-profile unit with a large backlit tuner, volume, bass and treble controls and phase. The battery box is built into the end pin jack compartment for easy access with a simple push to open and change batteries. The FST2 bracing finds the perfect harmony between rigidity and vibration, allowing the top to be both driven and controlled by the air volume this guitar creates. Delivering both balance and liveliness, the symmetry is inspiring for every player.

Alvarez Artist Series represents our commitment to quality and care. Our goal is to create an instant bond between you and your guitar through meticulous design in bracing, voicing and overall construction. Every component—from our bi-level bridge to our solid bridge plates and neck blocks—is carefully considered to deliver the best response possible from solid-top construction. Artist Series guitars are responsive with impressive projection and balance that make them both rewarding and inspiring to play. All of our solid tops are selected by our team and graded independently of our suppliers. If it isn’t worthy, it isn’t used. Our laminated backs and sides are uniquely constructed with Mahogany as our middle layer, and our inner and outer layers are always matched. Our all-solid wood tops, backs and sides, as well as the mahogany used for our necks, go through a curing process developed over years to create stability, strength and tonal benefits. Depending on the wood and its use, this process takes many months or even years for some of our models. After months-long seasoning, we perform an extra drying stage in thermo-kilns to further enhance wood stability and improve resonance. We call this process ATR—Advanced Tonal Response. ATR™ is a form of torrefaction—oxygen controlled, vacuum curing at special temperatures to remove more moisture and volatiles such as saps and sugars from the wood. Our caring approach to development comes from one unwavering goal: To deliver the best guitars in the market at every price point—instruments of a truly remarkable value that offer an unparalleled player experience.

Thank you for choosing Alvarez.

• Top: Solid A+ Sitka Spruce
• Back and Sides: African Mahogany
• Neck: African Mahogany
• Fingerboard and Bridge: Indian Laurel
• Nut and Saddle: Bone
• Scale Length: 32″
• Nut Width: 1 11/16
• Top Color: Natural/Gloss
• Back & Sides Color: Natural/Semi Gloss
• Headstock Facia: Indian Laurel
• Bridge Pins: PPS Synthetic Bone
• Pick Up/EQ: LR Baggs StagePro Bronze
• Bracing: FST2
• Inlays;MOP & Arylic
• Tuners: Chrome Closed Gears
• Strings: D’Addario EXPPBB170
• Neck Meets Body: 15th
• Number of Frets: 20