Is Alvarez Regent a good guitar?

Is Alvarez Regent a good guitar?

The Alvarez Regent Series is a high quality entry-level guitar line designed to provide super value instruments with many features and specifications you find in pro-level Alvarez models. The sound is open and full, and the guitars have been made to respond well, making them rewarding to play.

Where are Alvarez Regent guitars made?

Japan
Alvarez was established in 1965 by St. Louis Music. In the late 60’s the company began working with Master Luthier, Kazuo Yairi. This collaboration turned out to be a remarkable success and our Alvarez-Yairi guitars are still handmade in the Yairi factory today, in the small town of Kani, Japan.

How do you date Alvarez guitar?

According to Tom at STL GUITAR SERVICE (St. Louis Music, Alvarez Service Rep) – “Most Alvarez models from recent times can be dated using the first 2 digits as the year, second 2 digits as the month.” Visit skateborg23’s homepage!

Are Alvarez guitars better than Yamaha?

The Alvarez has more brilliant trebles, the Yamaha has warmer, a bit fatter, trebles. The Alvarez is a bit louder. Because of the powerful basses and the brilliant trebles, I find the Alvarez slightly less balanced than the Yamaha, which has warm basses and warm trebles, although a fraction less powerful.

Who made regent guitars?

Alvarez Guitars
Regent Series – Alvarez Guitars.

Are all Alvarez guitars made in China?

While many of its models are produced in China, the top-tier Alvarez-Yairi instruments are handmade at the Yairi factory in Kani, Gifu-Japan, part of the legacy of Kazuo Yairi, the late master luthier. Every Alvarez guitar undergoes a full set up and inspection in their guitar shop in St. Louis, Missouri.

When were Alvarez Guitars made in Japan?

Alvarez guitars built a name for themselves due to the top-notch, handmade craftsmanship of their guitars in Japan since partnering with Kazuo Yairi in 1965.

When were Alvarez Guitars made in Korea?

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Who uses Alvarez guitars?

Past and present Alvarez players include Joe Bonamassa, Bono, Johnny Cash, Crosby Stills & Nash, Ani DiFranco, Jerry Garcia, Sir Paul McCartney, Monte Montgomery, Carlos Santana, Josh Turner, Bob Weir, Thom Yorke, and many more. It gives us great pride to see such wonderful artists perform with Alvarez instruments.

Is Alvarez a good beginner guitar?

The quality of the build is excellent, and the sound is very good indeed. A classic Alvarez guitar from a respected series of instruments and all at a very good price point. Therefore, it must be considered as one of the best Alvarez guitars in their range, as well as one of the best acoustic guitars for beginners.

Are all Alvarez guitars made in Japan?

Alvarez guitars are made in either Japan or China depending on the series the guitar falls under. The Alvarez-Yairi and Masterworks Elite series guitars are made in Japan while the Alvarez Masterworks, Artist, and Regents series guitars are made overseas in China.

Which Alvarez guitars are made in Japan?

As previously mentioned, the Alvarez Masterworks Elite line of guitars is manufactured in Japan, making them the only other Japanese-made Alvarez guitars, aside from the Yairi series. These guitars, however, are not handmade like the Yairi Series, making them a slight step down in terms of quality and performance.