Best 20 Fret Alvarez Acoustic Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best 20 fret Alvarez acoustic guitars.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Alvarez GYM70CESHB

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Alvarez GYM70CESHB
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Playability 73
Sound 88
Build quality 92
Value for money 69
Overall Score 84
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  • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.512"'' scale
  • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
  • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
  • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
  • Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
  • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
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  • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.512"'' scale
  • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
  • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
  • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
  • Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
  • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez GYM70CESHB
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Ivory Tusq Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Electronics
  • Ivory Tusq Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Solid Side Wood
  • Solid Back Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. Alvarez FYM70CE

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    Alvarez FYM70CE
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    Playability 77
    Sound 86
    Build quality 92
    Value for money 70
    Overall Score 85
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    • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25"'' scale
    • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
    • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
    • Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
    • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
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    • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25"'' scale
    • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
    • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
    • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
    • Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
    • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
    • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
    • See all specs and compare >
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Alvarez FYM70CE
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Electronics
    • Ivory Tusq Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Solid Side Wood
    • Solid Back Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      3. Alvarez DYM70CESHB

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      Alvarez DYM70CESHB
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      Playability 73
      Sound 88
      Build quality 92
      Value for money 69
      Overall Score 84
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      • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.512"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
      • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
      • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
      • Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
      • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Show all Specs
      • 1 Prices - New from $3,299 >
      • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.512"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
      • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
      • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
      • Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
      • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Alvarez DYM70CESHB
      • Made in Japan
      • Expensive Wood
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Ivory Tusq Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      4. Alvarez JYM80CE

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      Alvarez JYM80CE
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      Playability 73
      Sound 88
      Build quality 92
      Value for money 69
      Overall Score 84
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      • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.512"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Flamed Maple back
      • Solid Flamed Maple sides
      • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
      • Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
      • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Show all Specs
      • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.512"'' scale
      • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Flamed Maple back
      • Solid Flamed Maple sides
      • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
      • Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
      • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Alvarez JYM80CE
      • Made in Japan
      • Expensive Wood
      • Ivory Tusq Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Ivory Tusq Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        5. Alvarez DYM70CE

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        Alvarez DYM70CE
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        Playability 73
        Sound 88
        Build quality 92
        Value for money 69
        Overall Score 84
        FIND IT ON:
        Sweetwater logo
        • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.512"'' scale
        • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
        • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
        • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
        • Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
        • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
        • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
        • See all specs and compare >
        Show all Specs
        • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.512"'' scale
        • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
        • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
        • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
        • Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
        • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
        • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
        • See all specs and compare >
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Alvarez DYM70CE
        • Made in Japan
        • Expensive Wood
        • Ivory Tusq Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Electronics
        • Ivory Tusq Saddle
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Solid Side Wood
        • Solid Back Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          6. Alvarez WY1TS

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          Alvarez WY1TS
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          Playability 77
          Sound 84
          Build quality 87
          Value for money 73
          Overall Score 83
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          • 1 Prices - New from $2,199 >
          • From Alvarez's 2021 Yairi series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 25"'' scale
          • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid AA Western Red Cedar top
          • East Indian Rosewood back
          • East Indian Rosewood sides
          • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
          • Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
          • Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
          • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Gotoh Gold tuners
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          Show all Specs
          • 1 Prices - New from $2,199 >
          • From Alvarez's 2021 Yairi series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 25"'' scale
          • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid AA Western Red Cedar top
          • East Indian Rosewood back
          • East Indian Rosewood sides
          • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
          • Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
          • Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
          • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Gotoh Gold tuners
          • See all specs and compare >
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Alvarez WY1TS
          • Made in Japan
          • Expensive Wood
          • Bone Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Electronics
          • Bone Saddle
          • Solid Top Wood
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Laminated Side Wood
          • Laminated Back Wood
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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          7. Alvarez WY1

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          Alvarez WY1
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          Playability 77
          Sound 84
          Build quality 87
          Value for money 73
          Overall Score 83
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          • 1 Prices - New from $2,199 >
          • From Alvarez's 2021 Yairi series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 25"'' scale
          • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid AA Western Red Cedar top
          • East Indian Rosewood back
          • East Indian Rosewood sides
          • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
          • Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
          • Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
          • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Gotoh Gold tuners
          • See all specs and compare >
          Show all Specs
          • 1 Prices - New from $2,199 >
          • From Alvarez's 2021 Yairi series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 25"'' scale
          • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid AA Western Red Cedar top
          • East Indian Rosewood back
          • East Indian Rosewood sides
          • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
          • Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
          • Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
          • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Gotoh Gold tuners
          • See all specs and compare >
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Alvarez WY1
          • Made in Japan
          • Expensive Wood
          • Bone Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Electronics
          • Bone Saddle
          • Solid Top Wood
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Laminated Side Wood
          • Laminated Back Wood
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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          8. Alvarez DY1TS

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          Alvarez DY1TS
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          Playability 77
          Sound 85
          Build quality 87
          Value for money 73
          Overall Score 83
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          • From Alvarez's 2021 Yairi series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 25"'' scale
          • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid AA Western Red Cedar top
          • East Indian Rosewood back
          • East Indian Rosewood sides
          • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
          • Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
          • Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
          • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Gotoh Gold tuners
          • See all specs and compare >
          Show all Specs
          • From Alvarez's 2021 Yairi series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 25"'' scale
          • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid AA Western Red Cedar top
          • East Indian Rosewood back
          • East Indian Rosewood sides
          • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
          • Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
          • Rosewood Direct Coupled bridge
          • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Gotoh Gold tuners
          • See all specs and compare >
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Alvarez DY1TS
          • Made in Japan
          • Expensive Wood
          • Bone Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Electronics
          • Bone Saddle
          • Solid Top Wood
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Laminated Side Wood
          • Laminated Back Wood
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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            9. Alvarez PYM60HD14

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            Alvarez PYM60HD14
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            Playability 77
            Sound 84
            Build quality 85
            Value for money 67
            Overall Score 82
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            • From Alvarez's 2018 Yairi series
            • Made in Japan
            • 6 strings
            • 25"'' scale
            • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid AAAA Adirondack Spruce top
            • Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany back
            • Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany sides
            • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
            • Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: (/)
            • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
            • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
            • 20 Medium frets
            • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
            • See all specs and compare >
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            • From Alvarez's 2018 Yairi series
            • Made in Japan
            • 6 strings
            • 25"'' scale
            • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid AAAA Adirondack Spruce top
            • Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany back
            • Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany sides
            • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
            • Ebony / 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: (/)
            • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
            • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
            • 20 Medium frets
            • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
            • See all specs and compare >
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Alvarez PYM60HD14
            • Made in Japan
            • Expensive Wood
            • Ivory Tusq Nut
            • Ivory Tusq Saddle
            • Solid Top Wood
            • Solid Side Wood
            • Solid Back Wood
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • No Top Brand Pickups
            • No Electronics
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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              10. Alvarez FYM70

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              Alvarez FYM70
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              Playability 77
              Sound 84
              Build quality 84
              Value for money 72
              Overall Score 82
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              • 1 Prices - New from $2,799 >
              • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
              • Made in Japan
              • 6 strings
              • 25"'' scale
              • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
              • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
              • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
              • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
              • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
              • Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: (/)
              • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
              • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
              • 20 Medium frets
              • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
              • See all specs and compare >
              Show all Specs
              • 1 Prices - New from $2,799 >
              • From Alvarez's 2022 Yairi series
              • Made in Japan
              • 6 strings
              • 25"'' scale
              • 15.75" Fretboard Radius
              • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
              • Solid East Indian Rosewood back
              • Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
              • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
              • Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: (/)
              • Ebony Direct Coupled bridge
              • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
              • 20 Medium frets
              • Gotoh 510's Gold with Ebony Buttons tuners
              • See all specs and compare >
              Strengths & Weaknesses
              Alvarez FYM70
              • Made in Japan
              • Expensive Wood
              • Ivory Tusq Nut
              • Ivory Tusq Saddle
              • Solid Top Wood
              • Solid Side Wood
              • Solid Back Wood
              • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
              • No Locking Tuners
              • No Top Brand Pickups
              • No Electronics
              • No Compound Radius Fretboard
              • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
              • No Strap Lock

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