Alvarez LF70e Herringbone Blacktop

Laureate Series
Every constituent part considered; each component hand-selected to achieve optimal quality throughout the build.

A bench made approach to the build

The quality of every component is so important in the overall performance of an acoustic guitar. For Laureate Series we hand select every bridge plate, brace, side brace and piece of kerfing from thousands, to make sure they are the best quality possible for structure and appearance. This dedication can be seen, heard and felt and brings a rare level of detailing to the build process.

Hand finished FS6 bracing

FS6 is based on a traditional forward shifted bracing pattern with particular attention paid to the weight and placement of the struts themselves. For Laureate they take a couple of extra steps and hand sand the braces which are cut from quartersawn Sitka spruce and chosen for their straight, finely grained quality to enhance overall response and vibration.

The finest tonewoods

Only the finest, wonderfully quartersawn and silked Sitka, as well as hand selected African Mahogany is used in Laureate Series. The stiffness and quality of the tops allow them to thickness sand them just a tad thinner to help heighten response. Backs and sides are cut from the best East Indian Rosewood and African Mahogany that comes into their possession; bookmatched with perfect coloring.

A flawless finish

The systems required to achieve the quality they aimed for made them once again improve upon the sanding and painting process to deliver a flawless, deep shine with the thinnest clearcoat they have ever achieved in Alvarez. They’ve also introduced a new colour called Daybreak, a super light burst adding an aesthetic depth to the top and creating a vintage style vibe at the same time.

• Top Wood
  AAA Solid North American Sitka
  Back and Sides Wood
  Solid East Indian Rosewood
  Top Color
  Black/Gloss
  Back & Sides Color
  Natural/Gloss
  Headstock Facia
  Ebony
  Bridge Pins
  Ebony
  Neck
  African Mahogany
  Case or Bag
  AFC30
  Bracing
  FS6
  Bridge
  Ebony
  Inlays
  Premium Abalone
  Fingerboard
  Ebony
  Headstock Plate
  Ebony
  Nut and Saddle
  Bone
  Tuner
  Premium Open Gear
  Binding
  Ivoroid
  Strings
  D’Addario XSAPB1253
  Neck Meets Body
  14th Fret
  Pickup / EQ
  LR Baggs HiFi

DIMENSIONS

• Overall Length (mm)
  1015
  Body Width (mm)
  390
  Body Depth at Heel (mm)
  96
  Body Depth at Base (mm)
  108
  Scale (mm)
  635
  Scale (inches)
  25
  Number of Frets
  21
  Nut Width (mm)
  44.45
  Nut Width (inches)
  1 3/4

All instruments are setup and inspected before shipping. We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.