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Whether you’re looking to thicken your studio tracks, strum up onstage, or jangle and chime with the best of them, the AD60CE Artist 60 12-string is a powerhouse of an acoustic-electric instrument that delivers big, bold Alvarez dreadnought tone. This guitar’s luscious tonewood cocktail is sure to please the ears of all in its presence, comprising African mahogany for the back and sides and a high-quality solid Sitka spruce top for a considerable volume boost. Sweetwater strummers champion the AD60CE 12-string's silky-smooth mahogany neck and Indian laurel fingerboard, an ideal mix when needing speed as well as comfort. High-end LR Baggs electronics deliver natural and organic amplified acoustic tones, ensuring the AD60CE 12-string is well equipped for the stage. To further augment this 12-string's value, Alvarez went with a genuine bone nut and saddle, improving sustain and stability. Step up your acoustic game and add the Alvarez AD60CE 12-string to the gear collection for stellar sound, gorgeous looks, and top-notch playability.





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Constructed with exquisite tonewoods throughout





Though tailor-made to deliver premium sound and looks at a steal, Alvarez cut no corners regarding the AD60CE 12-string’s tonewoods. At its core sits a full-sounding mahogany body, delivering the wood’s trademark warmth with far-reaching projection perfect for the stage. As for the top? Alvarez went with A -grade solid Sitka spruce, which visually stuns while adding considerable power and punch to your playing. Its smooth and sturdy mahogany neck goes from a flawless soft “V” to a “C” shape, capped with glasslike Indian laurel for quick chord changes and speedy passages.





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Soft “V” to “C” neck profile





While most modern manufacturers have switched to skinny “C”-shaped necks over the years, the substantial heft of a classic “V” profile is a perennial favorite of Sweetwater’s strummers! To merge the best of both old and new, Alvarez designed the compound soft “V” to “C” neck profile that starts chunky but thins out as you slide up the neck. For guitarists who cover a wide variety of sonic styles, this shape delivers incredible flexibility, allowing for both slick upper-register bends and licks, while still comfortably filling out your grip at the base of the guitar’s neck.





Alvarez AD60CE Artist 60 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Premium-level powerhouse of a 12-string acoustic-electric guitar


African mahogany body lays a warm and full-sounding tonal foundation


A -grade Sitka spruce top adds considerable punch and volume to your playing


Sturdy and stable mahogany neck boasting a soft "V" to “C” shape


Glass-like Indian laurel fingerboard perfect for fast playing


LR Baggs StagePro Bronze Preamp EQ and Element pickup combine for natural amplified tones


Genuine bone nut and saddle improve sustain