Alvarez AF70E Nat Artist
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A reference in the Artist series, optimized in the 2024 edition
Within the Artist series, the Alvarez AF70E positions itself as an electro-acoustic OM designed to combine true luthiery excellence with immediate stage reliability. The 2024 edition highlights the spruce/rosewood pairing and adopts the LR Baggs StagePro Bronze electronics, a coherent choice for guitarists seeking a natural plugged-in sound without sacrificing acoustic character.
For which guitarists and styles?
Thanks to its OM size and precise response, the AF70E is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists, singer-songwriters, and fingerstyle enthusiasts looking for definition, balance, and comfort. It is also very suitable for home studios: plugged in, its under-saddle pickup integrates easily into mixes for pop, folk, indie, variety, or acoustic accompaniment in duo/band settings.
The sound
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, attack, and a good dynamic reserve, while the rosewood back and sides enhance breadth, harmonics, and bass depth, with bright yet structured highs. The OM format favors balance and note-to-note clarity without the "boomy" effect of a larger body.
The advanced FS6 (forward-shifted) bracing helps the top vibrate more freely: the guitar responds quickly to touch, projects easily, and retains detail even when played hard. The combination of bone nut/bridge saddle inserts improves vibration transmission and intonation stability, while the bi-level bridge contributes to a direct response feel.
When amplified, the LR Baggs Element (under-saddle) pickup and StagePro Bronze preamp aim for a natural and live-usable sound: volume, bass, treble, and phase inversion to better control resonances depending on the stage. The built-in tuner facilitates quick changes between songs.
Recommended compatible accessories
To preserve the original feel and balance, prioritize folk acoustic strings with a 12-53 gauge (such as the mounted set D'Addario XTAPB1253). Picks of various thicknesses are also useful to exploit the full dynamics of the OM, from fingerstyle to strumming.
Technical specifications
| Format | OM (Orchestra Model) |
| Top | solid A+ Sitka spruce |
| Back and sides | rosewood |
| Finish | natural, gloss lacquer (top, back, and sides) |
| Bracing | FS6 (forward-shifted) |
| Bridge | Indian rosewood bi-level |
| Bridge pins | PPS (synthetic bone) |
| Neck | African mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Indian rosewood |
| Neck/body joint | 14th fret |
| Frets | 21 |
| Nut and saddle inserts | bone |
| Preamp | LR Baggs StagePro Bronze (tuner, volume, bass, treble, phase) |
| Pickup | LR Baggs Element (under-saddle) |
| Tuners | closed gear chrome |
| Headstock overlay | Indian rosewood |
| Inlays | mother-of-pearl and acrylic |
| Strings installed | D'Addario XTAPB1253 (12-53) |
| Scale length | 24.80" / 630 mm |
| Nut width | 1.75" / 44.45 mm |
| Body width | 15.35" / 390 mm |
| Body depth (heel/base) | 3.78" / 96 mm - 4.25" / 108 mm |
| Total length | 40.00" / 1015 mm |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Alvarez AF70E Nat Artist suitable for fingerstyle?
The OM body shape, 44.45 mm nut width, and solid Sitka spruce top promote the note-by-note precision sought in fingerstyle. The 630 mm scale length contributes to a comfortable feel.
What tonal character does the combination of solid spruce and rosewood provide?
The A+ grade solid Sitka spruce top offers clarity and dynamics. The rosewood back and sides enhance bass depth and harmonics, while the advanced FS6 bracing supports a quick response.
What electro-acoustic system is installed on this guitar?
The electronics combine an LR Baggs Element under-saddle pickup with an LR Baggs StagePro Bronze preamp. Available controls include volume, bass, treble, phase reverse, and a built-in tuner.
What are the dimensions of the Alvarez AF70E OM?
The body measures 390 mm wide with a depth ranging from 96 mm at the heel to 108 mm at the base. The total length is 1015 mm, with the neck/body joint at the 14th fret.
What strings come installed from the factory?
A D'Addario XTAPB1253 set in gauge 12-53 is installed from the factory.
