Best 21 Fret Grand Auditorium Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best 21 fret Grand Auditorium style 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 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
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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
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      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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      4. 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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      • 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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      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

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      5. Alvarez AG60-8CESHB

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      Alvarez AG60-8CESHB
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      Playability 73
      Sound 88
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 83
      Overall Score 78
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      • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 8 strings
      • 25.512"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
      • African Mahogany back
      • African Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany, Satin finish neck
      • Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
      • Bi-Level Indian Laurel bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 21 Medium frets
      • Premium Chrome tuners
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      • 1 Prices - New from $599.99 >
      • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 8 strings
      • 25.512"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
      • African Mahogany back
      • African Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany, Satin finish neck
      • Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
      • Bi-Level Indian Laurel bridge
      • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
      • 21 Medium frets
      • Premium Chrome tuners
      • See all specs and compare >
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Alvarez AG60-8CESHB
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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      6. Alvarez ABT60CE8SHB

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      Alvarez ABT60CE8SHB
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      Playability 73
      Sound 88
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 83
      Overall Score 78
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      • From Alvarez's 2020 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 8 strings
      • 27.717"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
      • African Mahogany back
      • African Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany w/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 tuners
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      • From Alvarez's 2020 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 8 strings
      • 27.717"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
      • African Mahogany back
      • African Mahogany sides
      • Mahogany w/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 tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Alvarez ABT60CE8SHB
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in China
      • Laminated Side Wood
      • Laminated Back Wood
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        7. Alvarez ABT60CE8BK

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        Alvarez ABT60CE8BK
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        Playability 73
        Sound 88
        Build quality 72
        Value for money 83
        Overall Score 78
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        • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
        • Made in China
        • 8 strings
        • 27.717"'' scale
        • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
        • African Mahogany back
        • African Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany w/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 tuners
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        • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
        • Made in China
        • 8 strings
        • 27.717"'' scale
        • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
        • African Mahogany back
        • African Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany w/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 tuners
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        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Alvarez ABT60CE8BK
        • Expensive Wood
        • Bone Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Electronics
        • Bone Saddle
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in China
        • Laminated Side Wood
        • Laminated Back Wood
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          8. Alvarez AGFM80CEARSHB

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          Alvarez AGFM80CEARSHB
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          Playability 70
          Sound 88
          Build quality 72
          Value for money 82
          Overall Score 77
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          • From Alvarez's 2021 Artist series
          • Made in China
          • 6 strings
          • 25.512"'' scale
          • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
          • Flame Maple w/Dark Stain back
          • Flame Maple w/Dark Stain sides
          • Mahogany w/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 tuners
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          • From Alvarez's 2021 Artist series
          • Made in China
          • 6 strings
          • 25.512"'' scale
          • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
          • Flame Maple w/Dark Stain back
          • Flame Maple w/Dark Stain sides
          • Mahogany w/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 tuners
          • See all specs and compare >
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Alvarez AGFM80CEARSHB
          • Expensive Wood
          • Bone Nut
          • Top Brand Pickups
          • Electronics
          • Bone Saddle
          • Solid Top Wood
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Made in China
          • Laminated Side Wood
          • Laminated Back Wood
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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            9. Alvarez AGFM80CEAR

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            Alvarez AGFM80CEAR
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            Playability 70
            Sound 88
            Build quality 72
            Value for money 82
            Overall Score 77
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            • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 25.512"'' scale
            • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
            • Flamed Maple back
            • Flamed Maple sides
            • Maple, 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 Chrome Die Cast tuners
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            • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 25.512"'' scale
            • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
            • Flamed Maple back
            • Flamed Maple sides
            • Maple, 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 Chrome Die Cast tuners
            • See all specs and compare >
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Alvarez AGFM80CEAR
            • Expensive Wood
            • Bone Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Electronics
            • Bone Saddle
            • Solid Top Wood
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • Made in China
            • Laminated Side Wood
            • Laminated Back Wood
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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              10. Alvarez AGE95CESHB

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              Alvarez AGE95CESHB
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              Playability 70
              Sound 88
              Build quality 72
              Value for money 82
              Overall Score 77
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              • 2 Prices - New from $649.99 >
              • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
              • Made in China
              • 6 strings
              • 25.512"'' scale
              • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
              • Solid AA Western Red Cedar top
              • Macassar Ebony back
              • Macassar Ebony sides
              • 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 tuners
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              • 2 Prices - New from $649.99 >
              • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
              • Made in China
              • 6 strings
              • 25.512"'' scale
              • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
              • Solid AA Western Red Cedar top
              • Macassar Ebony back
              • Macassar Ebony sides
              • 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 tuners
              • See all specs and compare >
              Strengths & Weaknesses
              Alvarez AGE95CESHB
              • Expensive Wood
              • Bone Nut
              • Top Brand Pickups
              • Electronics
              • Bone Saddle
              • Solid Top Wood
              • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
              • No Locking Tuners
              • Made in China
              • Laminated Side Wood
              • Laminated Back Wood
              • No Compound Radius Fretboard
              • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
              • No Strap Lock

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