Alvarez Md70Ehfhb

A Masterworks Dreadnought Designed as a "Signature" Instrument in the Range

In the MASTERWORKS series, every luthiery element is optimized as part of a whole: top thickness, bracing profile, back design, and wood selection. The MD70e Herringbone embodies this philosophy with a powerful and immediately responsive personality, while maintaining a high level of definition, even when strumming aggressively with a pick.

For Which Guitarists and Styles

With its Dreadnought format, the MD70e Herringbone is especially suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an acoustic capable of filling the space, both unplugged and amplified. It excels in folk, pop, bluegrass, and pick accompaniment, while remaining very enjoyable for fingerstyle thanks to its instant response and balance.

Sound Characteristics

The AAA solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, attack, and a wide dynamic range: soft and detailed when fingerpicked, yet able to handle heavy strumming without collapsing. The Indian rosewood back and sides enrich the spectrum with deep lows, bright highs, and complex harmonics, while promoting natural sustain.

The FS6 bracing is at the heart of the MASTERWORKS character: it encourages a more "alive" top, resulting in better projection and clearer chord definition. The bone nuts contribute to attack precision and vibration transmission, while the ebony fingerboard enhances the sensation of speed and control. Plugged in, the LR Baggs HiFi electronics (two pickups placed under the bridge and high-fidelity electronics) aim for a balanced, dynamic sound very close to the acoustic tone.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, a replacement set of D'Addario XSAPB1253 strings (the same reference as the factory setup) is the safest choice. With the included AFC30 case, you are immediately ready for daily transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Format	Dreadnought	Headstock veneer	Indian rosewood
Series	Masterworks	Bridge	rosewood, double level
Top	AAA solid Sitka spruce	Bridge pins	ebony
Back and sides	Indian rosewood	Nuts	bone
Bracing	FS6	Tuners	Premium open gear
Finish	natural gloss	Strings	D'Addario XSAPB1253
Neck	mahogany	System	LR Baggs HiFi
Fingerboard	ebony	Type	two vibration pickups placed under the bridge, high-fidelity electronics
Number of frets	21	Model	MD70e Herringbone
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Case	AFC30 (included)
Nut width	1.75" / 44.45 mm	Reference	Md70Ehfhb
Inlays	MOP