Alvarez AU70WS

Name: AU70WS
Brand: Alvarez
SKU: 424277
Price: 147.00 EUR
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ID : 424277

EAN : 0812309024706

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Essential Information About the Au70Ws Art. Uke Soprano Ukulele
• Top made of Sitka Spruce A+: quick response, precise attack, and bright projection for both rhythmic and melodic playing.
• Back and sides in black walnut: natural balance with well-defined mids, warm lows, and clear highs, ideal for a soprano format.
• Mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard: comfortable hand feel, smooth playability, and authentic "wood" sensation for working on chords and arpeggios.
• Bone nut and Aquila Nylgut strings: better vibration transmission, cleaner sustain, and more stable intonation.

AU70WS

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0,00 € Ecotax included

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The Soprano Format: The DNA of the Ukulele, Revisited with Careful Luthiery

The soprano is the historical format of the ukulele: compact, lightweight, and naturally bright. The Au70Ws Art. Uke follows this tradition while standing out through a more ambitious choice of woods than many entry-level models. The Sitka Spruce A+ top brings precision and dynamics, while the black walnut enhances harmonic richness and presence, resulting in an expressive and lively soprano.

Who Is This Ukulele For?

Thanks to its easy-to-carry size and short scale length, this model is well suited for beginners looking for a motivating and in-tune instrument, as well as intermediate players seeking a responsive soprano for accompaniment. It performs well in songwriting, pop, folk, and Hawaiian-colored repertoires, offering immediate playability for strumming and good definition for arpeggios.

Sound Characteristics

The Sitka Spruce A+ top delivers a clear and articulated signature: attacks stand out well, projection is direct, and the instrument easily responds to right-hand dynamics. The black walnut back and sides complement this character with singing mids and controlled brightness, helping the soprano remain clear in chordal playing. The mahogany neck contributes to a warmer and more balanced feel, while the bone nut improves vibration transmission for cleaner note sustain. Finally, the Aquila Nylgut strings provide comfortable tension, a lively attack, and appreciated tuning stability for everyday use.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport and protection, opt for a 21" / 533 mm soprano-sized gig bag or case. A clip-on tuner is perfect for standard GCEA tuning, and a set of Aquila Nylgut strings for soprano ukulele is a reliable choice to maintain the original feel and tonal balance.

Technical specifications

Type	Soprano ukulele
Top	Sitka Spruce A+
Back and sides	Black walnut
Finish	Natural

Neck	Mahogany
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale length	13.54" / 344 mm
Number of frets	17

Nut (headstock)	Genuine bone
Bridge	Rosewood
Strings	Aquila Nylgut

Model

Au70Ws Art. Uke

Questions frequently asked

Is the Alvarez AU70WS suitable for beginners starting the ukulele?

This model is suitable for beginners thanks to its compact soprano size and short 344 mm scale length. The Aquila Nylgut strings offer comfortable tension and good tuning stability.

What woods make up the body of this soprano ukulele?

The top is made of Sitka spruce A+, while the back and sides are made of black walnut. This combination provides a crisp attack and singing midrange.

What tonal qualities does the Sitka spruce top provide?

The Sitka spruce A+ promotes a dynamic response, with defined attacks and clear projection. The black walnut complements this signature with controlled brightness. The mahogany neck contributes to a warm tone.