Best Grand Auditorium Guitars With LR Baggs VTC Element System Pickups in 2024

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

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 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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      3. 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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        4. Alvarez MF60CEOM

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        Alvarez MF60CEOM
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        Playability 73
        Sound 90
        Build quality 75
        Value for money 84
        Overall Score 79
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        • From Alvarez's 2020 Masterworks series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 24.803"'' scale
        • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid African Mahogany back
        • Solid African Mahogany sides
        • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
        • Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay Extended fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
        • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
        • 22 Medium frets
        • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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        • From Alvarez's 2020 Masterworks series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 24.803"'' scale
        • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid AAA Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid African Mahogany back
        • Solid African Mahogany sides
        • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
        • Indian Laurel, 12th Fret Inlay Extended fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
        • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
        • 22 Medium frets
        • Nickel Open Gear tuners
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        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Alvarez MF60CEOM
        • 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 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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        • 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
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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
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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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        6. 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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        • 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
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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

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