Alvarez Mp66

Masterworks: the "all-solid" approach focused on projection and definition

The MASTERWORKS series emphasizes the parameters that turn a good acoustic into an expressive instrument: top thickness, back design, wood selection, and bracing profile. The goal is a guitar with a lively touch, featuring clear articulation, strong projection, and instant response. The FS6 bracing, developed to generate more vibrations, aligns with this lutherie philosophy centered on dynamics and precision.

For whom and in which styles?

With its Parlor shape and short scale, the Masterworks MP66 is particularly suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a comfortable acoustic, as well as more advanced musicians who want a responsive instrument for fingerstyle, blues, folk, and vocal accompaniment. Its compact size also makes it an excellent parlor guitar, ideal for songwriting and light pick playing.

Sound

The choice of all-solid mahogany gives a warm and focused tonal personality: present mids, a smooth high end, and a clear attack, particularly flattering for picking and open chords. The FS6 bracing promotes efficient top vibration, resulting in a quick response and good definition, even at low volume. The 24.0" / 610 mm scale length offers a flexible feel under the fingers, useful for expressive playing (vibrato, subtle bends) and long sessions.

Recommended compatible accessories

The guitar comes factory-strung with D'Addario XSAPB1253: to maintain the same feel and tonal balance, a replacement set of D'Addario XSAPB1253 (12-53) strings is the safest choice. It is delivered with the AFC30 case, perfectly suited for transport and storage.

Technical specifications

Format	Parlor	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Left handed	No	Nbrs of frets	18
Cutaway	No	Neck Type	Glued
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Natural
Top	Mahogany	Finishing	Glossy
Back&Sides	Mahogany	Hardware	Chromed

Type	acoustic guitar	Number of frets	18
Back	solid mahogany	Nut width	44.45 mm / 1.75"
Sides	solid mahogany	Inlays	mother-of-pearl
Bracing	FS6	Nut	bone
Bridge	rosewood, double level	Tuners	Premium open gear
Bridge pins	ebony	Saddle	bone
Finish	glossy natural	Headstock veneer	Indian rosewood
Neck	mahogany	String set	D'Addario XSAPB1253
Scale length	24.0" / 610 mm	Case	AFC30 (included)