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Alvarez AEG800CE Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Shadow Burst
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- For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks)
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A grand auditorium acoustic-electric with open projection.
The Alvarez AEG800CE grand auditorium acoustic-electric guitar delivers clear tone and comfortable playability in a stage-ready design. A solid Sitka spruce top paired with flamed maple back and sides provides balanced response with defined lows, present mids, and clear highs. The cutaway body and integrated armrest improve comfort during extended playing, while the Shadowburst gloss finish offers a clean, modern look.
Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard
The mahogany neck features a semi-gloss finish for smooth movement, paired with an East Indian rosewood fingerboard for a stable playing surface. The profile supports consistent hand positioning for both chords and lead work.
Solid Top Construction With Maple Projection
A AA solid Sitka spruce top provides headroom and clarity, while flamed maple back and sides enhance projection and definition. This combination maintains note separation across different playing styles and volumes.
SYS250 Electronics and Durable Build
The SYS250 pickup system includes onboard EQ for quick tone adjustments during live or recording use. A dovetail neck joint, bone nut and saddle, and bi-level bridge support tuning stability and consistent performance over time. The Alvarez AEG800CE provides a dependable platform for players who need clear tone, straightforward control, and comfort across a range of playing environments.
Features
- Grand auditorium acoustic-electric delivers broad projection and instant response
- Solid AA Sitka spruce top adds punch and clarity to every note
- Flamed maple back and sides support bright mids and sparkling highs
- Cutaway body gives access to upper frets for advanced soloing
- SYS250 pickup and onboard EQ allow quick tone shaping for live sets
- Forward shifted FS6 bracing enhances volume and dynamic range
- Bone nut and saddle help maintain stable tuning and sustain
- Open gear chrome tuners enable precise adjustments during performance
- Armrest contour reduces fatigue on extended sessions
- East Indian rosewood fingerboard feels smooth for fast runs and chord work
Ignite your creativity with the Alvarez AEG800CE Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar and unleash shimmering tone, fast response and stage-ready versatility right now.
AEG800CE Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Specifications:
General- Product type: Acoustic-electric guitar
- Model: AEG800CE
- String type: Steel
- Body shape: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
- Top wood: Solid AA Sitka spruce
- Back and sides wood: Flamed maple
- Finish: Shadowburst gloss
- Bracing system: FS6 forward shifted, tapered tone bars
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Neck finish: 50/50 semi-gloss
- Neck joint: Dovetail
- Neck meets body: 14th fret
- Fingerboard wood: East Indian rosewood
- Fingerboard inlay: Mother of pearl, 12th fret inlay
- Nut material: Bone
- Saddle material: Bone
- Bridge: Bi-level East Indian rosewood
- Bridge pins: Ebony
- Tuning machines: Premium open gear chrome
- Strings: D’Addario XT Light
- Pickup / EQ: SYS250
- Onboard EQ: Yes
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Sold separately
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