Best Laurel Fretboard Acoustic Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best Laurel fretboard acoustic guitars. There are many types of Laurel, but East Indian is the most common for guitar building. Its color can vary from dark to light brown with black lines. Many people find its tonality similar to Rosewood, which favors the warmer frequencies.

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. Epiphone J-45 EC

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Playability 82
Sound 88
Build quality 75
Value for money 87
Overall Score 82

What our users think

  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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  • From Epiphone's 2020 Inspired by Gibson Acoustic series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.72"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonicore (Preamp/Active)
  • Reverse Belly, Indian Laurel bridge
  • Acoustic Rounded C Set neck
  • 20 Medium Jumbo frets
  • 3 on a plate: Ivory buttons, press in bushings tuners
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  • From Epiphone's 2020 Inspired by Gibson Acoustic series
  • Made in China
  • 6 strings
  • 24.72"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Mahogany back
  • Solid Mahogany sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Indian Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonicore (Preamp/Active)
  • Reverse Belly, Indian Laurel bridge
  • Acoustic Rounded C Set neck
  • 20 Medium Jumbo frets
  • 3 on a plate: Ivory buttons, press in bushings tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Epiphone J-45 EC
  • 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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2. 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. Takamine GD93CE

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    Takamine GD93CE
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    Playability 77
    Sound 85
    Build quality 72
    Value for money 83
    Overall Score 78

    What our users think

    • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
    • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
    • Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
    • Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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    • From Takamine's 2016 G series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Black Walnut/Quilt Maple back
    • Black Walnut sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: TK-40D (Preamp/Active)
    • Fixed bridge
    • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Takamine Die-cast tuners
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    • From Takamine's 2016 G series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.4"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Black Walnut/Quilt Maple back
    • Black Walnut sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: TK-40D (Preamp/Active)
    • Fixed bridge
    • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Takamine Die-cast tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Takamine GD93CE
    • Expensive Wood
    • Synthetic Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Electronics
    • Synthetic 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 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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      5. 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
      • 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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        6. 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
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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 >
        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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          7. 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
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          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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            8. 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
            • See all specs and compare >
            Show all Specs
            • 1 Prices - New from $699 >
            • 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
            • See all specs and compare >
            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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            9. Epiphone Masterbilt Frontier

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            Epiphone Masterbilt Frontier
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            Playability 77
            Sound 88
            Build quality 75
            Value for money 85
            Overall Score 80

            What our users think

            • Neck profile shape: C (1 vote)
            • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
            • Pickups power: Clean (2 votes)
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            • 3 Prices - New from $899 >
            • From Epiphone's 2020 Masterbilt series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 12" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid Sitka Spruce top
            • Solid Maple back
            • Solid Maple sides
            • Mahogany neck
            • Indian Laurel fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonicore (Preamp/Active)
            • Indian Laurel bridge
            • Acoustic C Set neck
            • 20 Medium Jumbo frets
            • Gold, Keystone Buttons tuners
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            • 3 Prices - New from $899 >
            • From Epiphone's 2020 Masterbilt series
            • Made in China
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 12" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid Sitka Spruce top
            • Solid Maple back
            • Solid Maple sides
            • Mahogany neck
            • Indian Laurel fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Fishman Sonicore (Preamp/Active)
            • Indian Laurel bridge
            • Acoustic C Set neck
            • 20 Medium Jumbo frets
            • Gold, Keystone Buttons tuners
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            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Epiphone Masterbilt Frontier
            • Expensive Wood
            • NuBone 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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            10. 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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            • 1 Prices - New from $799.99 >
            • 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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