Best Alvarez Guitars With LR Baggs VTC Element System Pickups in 2024

Here you'll find the best Alvarez guitars with LR Baggs VTC Element System pickups.

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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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      • 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 >
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      • 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 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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            7. 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
            FIND IT ON:
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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
            • 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 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 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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              8. 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
              FIND IT ON:
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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 >
              Show all Specs
              • 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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                9. 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
                FIND IT ON:
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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 >
                Show all Specs
                • 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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                  10. 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
                  FIND IT ON:
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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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