Best Alvarez Acoustic Guitars With Walnut Back in 2024

Here are the top Alvarez acoustic guitars with Walnut back. It's a hard wood with a chocolate color that is often used to give an elegant finish. Since it's quite expensive and rare, it's mostly used for guitar tops.

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

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
  • Compare Specs >
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

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
  • Compare Specs >
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

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
  • Compare Specs >
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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
  • Compare Specs >
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

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
  • Compare Specs >
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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
  • Compare Specs >
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

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
  • Compare Specs >
Show all Specs
  • 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
  • Compare Specs >
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 AG75WCE

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Alvarez AG75WCE
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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 A+ Western Red Cedar top
  • Black Walnut back
  • Black Walnut sides
  • Mahogany 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 A+ Western Red Cedar top
  • Black Walnut back
  • Black Walnut sides
  • Mahogany 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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Alvarez AG75WCE
  • 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 AG70WCEAR

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Alvarez AG70WCEAR
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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 2020 Artist series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.512"'' scale
  • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
  • Black Walnut back
  • Black Walnut 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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  • From Alvarez's 2020 Artist series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.512"'' scale
  • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
  • Black Walnut back
  • Black Walnut 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
  • Compare Specs >
Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez AG70WCEAR
  • 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 ADWS77CESHB

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Alvarez ADWS77CESHB
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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 2020 Artist series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.512"'' scale
  • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Black Walnut top
  • Black Walnut back
  • Black Walnut 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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  • From Alvarez's 2020 Artist series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.512"'' scale
  • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Black Walnut top
  • Black Walnut back
  • Black Walnut 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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Alvarez ADWS77CESHB
  • 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

10. Alvarez CC7HCE

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Alvarez CC7HCE
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Playability 70
Sound 86
Build quality 72
Value for money 81
Overall Score 76
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  • From Alvarez's 2018 Cadiz series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.984"'' scale
  • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
  • Black Walnut back
  • Black Walnut sides
  • Mahogany Ebony Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel/Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
  • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
  • 22 Medium frets
  • Chrome with Ebony Style Buttons tuners
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  • From Alvarez's 2018 Cadiz series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 25.984"'' scale
  • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
  • Black Walnut back
  • Black Walnut sides
  • Mahogany Ebony Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel/Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up (Preamp/Active)
  • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
  • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
  • 22 Medium frets
  • Chrome with Ebony Style Buttons tuners
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Alvarez CC7HCE
  • 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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