Best Jumbo Shape Alvarez Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Jumbo shape Alvarez 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 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
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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
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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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    2. Alvarez JYM80

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    Alvarez JYM80
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    Playability 73
    Sound 85
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 66
    Overall Score 81
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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 with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • 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 Flamed Maple back
    • Solid Flamed Maple sides
    • One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish, Extended neck joint neck
    • Ebony with 12th AA Fret Inlay fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • 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 JYM80
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Ivory Tusq Nut
    • Ivory Tusq Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Solid Side Wood
    • Solid Back Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Electronics
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    3. Alvarez LJE95CEARSHB

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    Alvarez LJE95CEARSHB
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    Playability 82
    Sound 85
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 85
    Overall Score 80
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    • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 23.622"'' 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, 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
    • Bi-Level Indian Laurel bridge
    • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Premium Die Cast tuners
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    • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 23.622"'' 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, 12th Fret Inlay fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
    • Bi-Level Indian Laurel bridge
    • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Premium Die Cast tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Alvarez LJE95CEARSHB
    • 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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      4. Alvarez LJP70CEARSHB

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      Alvarez LJP70CEARSHB
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      Playability 82
      Sound 85
      Build quality 72
      Value for money 85
      Overall Score 80
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      • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 23.622"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
      • Pau Ferro back
      • Pau Ferro 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
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Premium Die Cast tuners
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      • From Alvarez's 2022 Artist series
      • Made in China
      • 6 strings
      • 23.622"'' scale
      • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid AA Sitka Spruce top
      • Pau Ferro back
      • Pau Ferro 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
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Premium Die Cast tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Alvarez LJP70CEARSHB
      • 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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        5. Alvarez LJ2CESHB

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        Alvarez LJ2CESHB
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        Playability 82
        Sound 85
        Build quality 67
        Value for money 88
        Overall Score 78
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        • From Alvarez's 2021 Artist series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 23.622"'' scale
        • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
        • African Mahogany back
        • African Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
        • Engineered Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: SYS250 EQ with Backlit Tuner (Preamp/Active)
        • Engineered Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Chrome Die Cast tuners
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        • From Alvarez's 2021 Artist series
        • Made in China
        • 6 strings
        • 23.622"'' scale
        • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
        • African Mahogany back
        • African Mahogany sides
        • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
        • Engineered Rosewood fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: SYS250 EQ with Backlit Tuner (Preamp/Active)
        • Engineered Rosewood bridge
        • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Chrome Die Cast tuners
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        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Alvarez LJ2CESHB
        • Expensive Wood
        • Bone Nut
        • Electronics
        • Bone Saddle
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in China
        • No Top Brand Pickups
        • Laminated Side Wood
        • Laminated Back Wood
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          6. Alvarez LJ2E

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          Alvarez LJ2E
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          Playability 82
          Sound 85
          Build quality 67
          Value for money 88
          Overall Score 78
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          • From Alvarez's 2018 Artist series
          • Made in China
          • 6 strings
          • 23.622"'' scale
          • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
          • African Arched Mahogany back
          • African Arched Mahogany sides
          • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
          • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: SYS250 EQ with Backlit Tuner (Preamp/Active)
          • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
          • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Chrome, Die Cast tuners
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          • From Alvarez's 2018 Artist series
          • Made in China
          • 6 strings
          • 23.622"'' scale
          • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
          • African Arched Mahogany back
          • African Arched Mahogany sides
          • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
          • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: SYS250 EQ with Backlit Tuner (Preamp/Active)
          • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
          • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Chrome, Die Cast tuners
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          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Alvarez LJ2E
          • Expensive Wood
          • Bone Nut
          • Electronics
          • Bone Saddle
          • Solid Top Wood
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • Made in China
          • No Top Brand Pickups
          • Laminated Side Wood
          • Laminated Back Wood
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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            7. Alvarez AJ80CE12

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            Alvarez AJ80CE12
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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 2018 Artist series
            • Made in China
            • 12 strings
            • 25.512"'' scale
            • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
            • Maple back
            • Maple sides
            • Maple 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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            • 3 Prices - New from $599 >
            • From Alvarez's 2018 Artist series
            • Made in China
            • 12 strings
            • 25.512"'' scale
            • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
            • Maple back
            • Maple sides
            • Maple 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 AJ80CE12
            • Bone Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Electronics
            • Bone Saddle
            • Solid Top Wood
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • Made in China
            • No Expensive Woods
            • Laminated Side Wood
            • Laminated Back Wood
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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            8. Alvarez AJ80CE

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            Alvarez AJ80CE
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            Playability 70
            Sound 88
            Build quality 72
            Value for money 82
            Overall Score 77
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            Reverb logoSweetwater logo
            • 2 Prices - New from $599.99 >
            • From Alvarez's 2017 Artist series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 25.512"'' scale
            • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
            • Maple back
            • Maple sides
            • Maple 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 >
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            • 2 Prices - New from $599.99 >
            • From Alvarez's 2017 Artist series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 25.512"'' scale
            • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
            • Maple back
            • Maple sides
            • Maple 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 AJ80CE
            • Bone Nut
            • Top Brand Pickups
            • Electronics
            • Bone Saddle
            • Solid Top Wood
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • Made in China
            • No Expensive Woods
            • Laminated Side Wood
            • Laminated Back Wood
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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            9. Alvarez LJ2

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            Alvarez LJ2
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            Playability 82
            Sound 83
            Build quality 64
            Value for money 86
            Overall Score 76
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            • 2 Prices - New from $329.99 >
            • From Alvarez's 2018 Artist series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 23.622"'' scale
            • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
            • African Arched Mahogany back
            • African Arched Mahogany sides
            • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
            • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: (/)
            • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
            • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
            • 20 Medium frets
            • Chrome, Die Cast tuners
            • See all specs and compare >
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            • 2 Prices - New from $329.99 >
            • From Alvarez's 2018 Artist series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 23.622"'' scale
            • 14.96" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top
            • African Arched Mahogany back
            • African Arched Mahogany sides
            • Mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish neck
            • Indian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: (/)
            • Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood bridge
            • Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
            • 20 Medium frets
            • Chrome, Die Cast tuners
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            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Alvarez LJ2
            • Expensive Wood
            • Bone Nut
            • Bone Saddle
            • Solid Top Wood
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • Made in China
            • No Top Brand Pickups
            • No Electronics
            • Laminated Side Wood
            • Laminated Back Wood
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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