Alvarez RF26SB

Name: RF26SB
Brand: Alvarez
SKU: 380347
Price: 275.00 EUR
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ID : 380347

EAN : 0169151068670

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The Essentials to Know About the Alvarez Regent RF26SB Guitar
• OM/Folk Format: ideal balance between playing comfort and strong projection, perfect for both accompaniment and picking.
• Spruce Top and Mahogany Back/Sides: a classic combo for precise attack and warm midrange.
• Standard Scalloped X Bracing: livelier response and better dynamics, enjoyable from the very first nuances.
• Glossy Sunburst Finish + deluxe 15 mm Duo-Foam gig bag included: vintage look and secure transport right out of the box.

RF26SB

275,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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A Regent Designed for a Great Start, Without Compromising on the Essentials

Within the Alvarez range, the Regent series aims for one thing: to offer a true folk guitar that is easy to handle, with consistent and durable lutherie choices. The RF26SB fits this logic with a versatile OM/Folk format, proven materials, and a refined finish, while remaining focused on "playing pleasure" to progress quickly.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

The Alvarez Regent RF26SB is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate players looking for a comfortable acoustic, but it also works as an "all-round" guitar for home use. Its OM/Folk format is particularly comfortable in pop, folk, chanson, acoustic rock, and light fingerstyle: precise enough to detail arpeggios, while retaining enough body for strumming.

The Sound

The spruce top brings clarity and attack, helping chords stay clear and melodies stand out. The mahogany back and sides reinforce the midrange with a warmer tone, ideal for rhythm playing and vocal accompaniment. The Standard Scalloped X bracing promotes freer top vibration: the result is a responsive guitar, pleasant with both soft and stronger attack, with balanced projection. Finally, the OM/Folk format contributes to this highly sought-after compromise: comfort, definition, and versatility.

Technical specifications

Series	Alvarez Regent	Neck	Mahogany
Format	Folk/OM	Fretboard	Techwood
Top	Spruce	Number of Frets	20
Back and Sides	Mahogany	Neck/Body Joint	14th fret
Bracing	Standard Scalloped X	Scale Length	25" / 635 mm
Finish	Sunburst Gloss	Nut Width	1.69" / 43 mm
Binding	Ivory ABS	Bridge	Techwood
Total Length	39.3" / 998 mm	Nuts (headstock and bridge)	PPS Synthetic Bone
Body Width	14.5" / 368 mm	Tuners	Chrome
Heel Depth	3.66" / 93 mm	Tuner Type	Die Cast
Base Depth	4.13" / 105 mm	Accessories	deluxe 15 mm Duo-Foam gig bag

Questions frequently asked

Is the Alvarez RF26SB suitable for starting to play folk guitar?

This model is aimed at beginner and intermediate guitarists, featuring an OM/Folk body shape designed for comfortable handling. The mahogany neck has a 635 mm scale length and a 43 mm nut width.

What sound qualities do the spruce top and mahogany contribute?

The spruce top provides clarity and attack, while the mahogany back and sides emphasize the midrange with a warm tone. The Standard Scalloped X bracing promotes a free vibration of the top.

Is this guitar suitable for fingerstyle and chords?

Its OM/Folk shape offers definition for arpeggios and enough body for strumming. It is therefore suitable for pop, folk, singer-songwriter styles, and acoustic rock.

What are the dimensions of the RF26SB?

The overall length is 998 mm, with a body width of 368 mm. The body depth measures 93 mm at the heel and 105 mm at the base. The neck/body joint is at the 14th fret.