Alvarez AU66CSHB
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Alvarez
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The Artist Series: Alvarez's Approach Between Tradition and Precision
Within the Artist range, the AU66CSHB embodies Alvarez's philosophy: consistent wood choices, meticulous craftsmanship, and finishing details designed to serve everyday musicality. The Shadowburst finish highlights the character of the mahogany, while the construction aims for a reliable, expressive instrument ready to follow your playing both at home and in rehearsal.
A Concert Ukulele Designed for Demanding Musicians
Designed for intermediate to advanced players (and motivated beginners seeking a durable instrument), this Concert ukulele is especially suited for singer-songwriters, guitarists looking for comfortable familiarities, and musicians in search of nuance. It performs very well in pop/folk, light bossa, fingerstyle, and picking styles, offering appreciable clarity in solo playing as well as within a band mix.
Sound Characteristics
The solid mahogany top delivers a warm signature, rich mids, and a soft yet precise attack, ideal for nuanced playing. The "Single Cross Brace" bracing promotes balance and projection, adding body to the sound without sacrificing the clarity of the highs. Combined with the Techwood bridge and bone nuts, vibration transmission is enhanced: you get generous volume for a Concert size, round lows, clear highs, and consistent sustain, with a dynamic response that highlights both finger attack and more percussive rhythms.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To complement your AU66CSHB, a Concert-sized gig bag or hard case is the safest choice for transport. A clip-on chromatic tuner facilitates quick tuning adjustments, and a set of Aquila Nylgut Concert strings is a logical option for replacing the original strings. In dry climates, a case humidifier helps maintain the instrument's stability over time.
Technical specifications
| Top | solid African mahogany | Number of frets | 19 |
| Back and sides | African mahogany | Nut width | 35 mm / 1.38" |
| Shape | Concert | Scale length (nut-to-saddle) | 376 mm / 14.8" |
| Bracing | "Single Cross Brace" | Nut and saddle | genuine bone |
| Binding | black ABS | Bridge | Techwood, "slotted bridge" type |
| Finish | Shadowburst / Gloss | Tuners | chrome closed-back |
| Neck | mahogany | Strings | Aquila Nylgut (Concert size) |
| Fingerboard | Techwood | Model | AU66CSHB |
| Neck/body joint | 14th fret | Type | acoustic Concert ukulele |
| Joint type | dovetail | Total length | 612 mm / 24.1" |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the solid mahogany top offer?
The solid African mahogany top provides rich midtones and a smooth attack. The Single Cross Brace bracing enhances projection and clarity of the highs.
What are the dimensions of the AU66CSHB Concert ukulele?
The Concert size measures 612 mm in total length, with a scale length of 376 mm. The nut width is 35 mm and the fingerboard has 19 frets.
Is this ukulele suitable for a beginner?
Thanks to its Concert size and mahogany neck, this model is suitable for intermediate to advanced players. It can also accompany a motivated beginner looking for a durable instrument. The neck-body joint is at the 14th fret.
What strings come installed by default?
The installed strings are Aquila Nylgut in Concert size.
Which case should be chosen for transportation?
A gig bag or hard case designed for a Concert ukulele is recommended. A case humidifier can help maintain the instrument’s stability in dry air conditions.
