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Alvarez’s Artist Elite series of acoustic-electric instruments pairs inspirational playing feel and performance versatility with premium-grade, gorgeous-sounding tonewoods. The result? Sumptuous sonics. The A99 takes on single cut grand auditorium body shape of figured acacia with a top of AA western cedar, exuding an overall darker tone that remains quite open with excellent attack and harmonic complexity. A dovetail mahogany neck topped by a 21-fret East Indian rosewood fingerboard comes carved with a delightfully comfortable “Soft-V-to-C” profile, landing snuggly in the palms of all players. Top-shelf elements abound, from the real bone nut and saddle to Alvarez’s precision 20:1 tuning machines. Plus, the stage-ready LR Baggs Element pickup and StagePro Bronze preamp system ? complete with a 3-band EQ, Tuner, and Phase control ? means you’re well-equipped to take any stage with confidence. Whether you’re looking for an inspiring acoustic confidant or a true spotlight 6-string, Sweetwater guitarists find the Alvarez A99 an extremely worthy companion.





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Exceptional acacia and cedar body





The A99's hybrid body of figured acacia at the back and sides with a solid AA western cedar top adds a valuable blend of tonal elements to your acoustic. The cedar top delivers a harmonically complex tone that attacks very well, while the rest of the acacia body remains darker in tone yet opens up quite easily. Underneath the top, a forward-shifted spruce bracing pattern gives this acoustic's projection some serious momentum. Edging the body is binding also of Macassar ebony, adding an extra dose of elegance to the already stunning A99.





Top-notch tones from LR Baggs





The A99 comes loaded with the LR Baggs StagePro Bronze preamp system and accompanying LR Baggs Element pickup. This package allows you to capture the very best acoustic tones your 6-string has to offer, translating them with clarity and accuracy across the musical space at hand. Equipped with a 3-band EQ and phase control, sculpting your ideal acoustic sound to your working space is a seamless process. An integrated tuner even helps you keep your intonation in check between songs! Sweetwater acoustic players have long trusted LR Baggs systems to deliver high-quality, unwavering performance ? and the A99 gets that same VIP treatment!





Fashioned for success





Across the board, this Alvarez carries traits exemplary of top-shelf instruments. All-natural string response and phenomenal intonation are delivered by way of real bone nut and saddle, a bi-level rosewood bridge, and a set of precise and proprietary Alvarez 20:1 chrome-plated tuners. A modest 12th-fret mother-of-pearl inlay matches the Alvarez logo found at the East Indian rosewood headstock. Meanwhile, a dual-ring abalone/ABS rosette encompasses the soundhole with true elegance.





Alvarez Artist Elite A99 Grand Auditorium Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Cedar/acacia grand auditorium body with single cutaway offers harmonic complexity, solid attack, and darker open sound


Forward-shifted spruce bracing encourages projection


Macassar ebony binding around body adds an elegant trim


"Soft-V-to-C" mahogany neck profile with 21-fret East Indian rosewood fingerboard feels and plays smoothly


LR Baggs StagePro Bronze preamp and Element pickup translate natural acoustic tones perfectly


Onboard 3-band EQ, Phase control, and tuner adjust easily to amplified performance spaces


Natural string response from bi-level rosewood bridge and real bone nut/saddle


Alvarez 20:1 chrome-plated tuning machines offer precision adjustments and dependable play


Laden with elegant charm, including MOP Inlays and a dual ring abalone/ABS rosette