{"product_id":"alvarez-lp60e-sunset","title":"Alvarez LP60E Laureate Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Sunset)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLaureate Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery constituent part considered; each component hand-selected to achieve optimal quality throughout the build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA bench made approach to the build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality of every component is so important in the overall performance of an acoustic guitar. For Laureate Series we hand select every bridge plate, brace, side brace and piece of kerfing from thousands, to make sure they are the best quality possible for structure and appearance. This dedication can be seen, heard and felt and brings a rare level of detailing to the build process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand finished FS6 bracing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFS6 is based on a traditional forward shifted bracing pattern with particular attention paid to the weight and placement of the struts themselves. For Laureate we take a couple of extra steps and hand sand the braces which are cut from quartersawn Sitka spruce and chosen for their straight, finely grained quality to enhance overall response and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe finest tonewoods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly our finest, wonderfully quartersawn and silked Sitka, as well as hand selected African Mahogany is used in Laureate Series. The stiffness and quality of the tops allow us to thickness sand them just a tad thinner to help heighten response. Backs and sides are cut from the best East Indian Rosewood and African Mahogany that comes into our possession; bookmatched with perfect coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA flawless finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe systems required to achieve the quality we aimed for made us once again improve upon our sanding and painting process to deliver a flawless, deep shine with the thinnest clearcoat we have ever achieved in Alvarez. We’ve also introduced a new colour called Daybreak, a super light burst adding an aesthetic depth to the top and creating a vintage style vibe at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppointments \u0026amp; Styling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridges, fingerboards and headstock plates are cut from the finest African ebony we can find. The ebony components impact articulation, clarity and separation of notes and frequencies and work with other premium components to deliver a clear and powerful voicing. 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