Best 21 Fret Alvarez Acoustic Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best 21 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 MGA77CEARSHB

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Alvarez MGA77CEARSHB

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Playability 70

Sound 90

Build quality 82

Value for money 86

Overall Score 81

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From Alvarez's 2021 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid Black Walnut top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
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From Alvarez's 2021 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid Black Walnut top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MGA77CEARSHB

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone 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 MGA70WCEARSHB

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Alvarez MGA70WCEARSHB

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Playability 70

Sound 90

Build quality 82

Value for money 86

Overall Score 81

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From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
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From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MGA70WCEARSHB

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone 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 MFA77CEARSHB

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Alvarez MFA77CEARSHB

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Playability 73

Sound 89

Build quality 82

Value for money 86

Overall Score 81

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From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.803"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid Black Walnut top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
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From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.803"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid Black Walnut top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MFA77CEARSHB

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone 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 MFA70WCEARSHB

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Alvarez MFA70WCEARSHB

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Playability 73

Sound 89

Build quality 82

Value for money 86

Overall Score 81

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From Alvarez's 2020 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.803"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
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From Alvarez's 2020 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
24.803"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MFA70WCEARSHB

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone 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 MDA77WCEARSHB

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Alvarez MDA77WCEARSHB

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Playability 70

Sound 90

Build quality 82

Value for money 86

Overall Score 81

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From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid Black Walnut top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Show all Specs

From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid Black Walnut top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MDA77WCEARSHB

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone 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 MDA70WCEARSHB

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Alvarez MDA70WCEARSHB

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Playability 70

Sound 90

Build quality 82

Value for money 86

Overall Score 81

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From Alvarez's 2021 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Show all Specs

1 Prices - New from $999.99 >
From Alvarez's 2021 Masterworks Elite series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid Black Walnut back
Solid Black Walnut sides
Mahogany w/Semi-Gloss Finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Gold Die Cast, Gold w/Ebony Style Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MDA70WCEARSHB

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone 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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7. Alvarez MD70EBG

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Alvarez MD70EBG

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Playability 70

Sound 90

Build quality 77

Value for money 79

Overall Score 79

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From Alvarez's 2023 Masterworks series
Made in China
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
Satin Finish Mahogany Neck w/Dovetail neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Vintage Style Open Gear tuners
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From Alvarez's 2023 Masterworks series
Made in China
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
Satin Finish Mahogany Neck w/Dovetail neck
Indian Laurel fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Vintage Style Open Gear tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MD70EBG

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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8. Alvarez MFA66CESHB

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Alvarez MFA66CESHB

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Playability 73

Sound 89

Build quality 75

Value for money 84

Overall Score 79

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From Alvarez's 2021 Masterworks series
Made in China
6 strings
24.803"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Premium Die Cast Gold w/Ebony Buttons tuners
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From Alvarez's 2021 Masterworks series
Made in China
6 strings
24.803"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides
One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Premium Die Cast Gold w/Ebony Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MFA66CESHB

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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9. Alvarez MG66CE

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Alvarez MG66CE

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Playability 70

Sound 90

Build quality 75

Value for money 83

Overall Score 78

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From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks series
Made in China
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides
Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Premium Die Cast Gold w/Ebony Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

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1 Prices - New from $829.99 >
From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks series
Made in China
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid African Mahogany top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides
Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Indian Laurel bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Premium Die Cast Gold w/Ebony Buttons tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MG66CE

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

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New from $829.99 >>

10. Alvarez MG60CESHB

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Alvarez MG60CESHB

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Playability 70

Sound 90

Build quality 75

Value for money 83

Overall Score 78

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From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks series
Made in China
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides
Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Premium Open Gear Chrome tuners
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1 Prices - New from $849.99 >
From Alvarez's 2022 Masterworks series
Made in China
6 strings
25.512"'' scale
14.96" Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
Solid African Mahogany back
Solid African Mahogany sides
Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Bi-Level Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
21 Medium frets
Premium Open Gear Chrome tuners
See all specs and compare >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez MG60CESHB

Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Bone Saddle
Solid Top Wood
Solid Side Wood
Solid Back Wood
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in China
No Compound Radius Fretboard
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Strap Lock

All Prices

New from $849.99 >>