Alvarez ABT60CE-8SHB Artist 60 8-string Baritone Acoustic-electric Guitar - Shadowburst

Alvarez ABT60CE-8SHB Artist 60 8-string Baritone Acoustic-electric Guitar - Shadowburst

Inspired by the success of our ABT60 Baritone guitar, the ABT60CE-8SHB 8-string baritone acoustic again opens the doors of inspiration for players looking to expand the possibilities of their sound with a truly unique instrument. Tuned from B to B with octave strings adding an incredible chime and sparkle to the 3rd and 4thstrings, the ABT60CE-8 is truly a joy to explore. Delivered in a flawless Shadowburst finish with a cutaway to allow for optimum mobility across the fretboard, the ABT60CE-8SHB also features a fantastic electronics system, the LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element pickup.

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Highlights

• Jumbo-style 8-string baritone acoustic-electric guitar tuned B to B for more low-end power
• Between a conventional acoustic and an acoustic bass; excellent for discovering new acoustic guitar playing techniques
• 8-string construction: The third and fourth strings' two octaves create a faint shimmering chorus sound
• Sourced from North America, this solid A+ Sitka spruce top has a gloss finish and was carefully chosen to assure quality
• African mahogany back and sides with a satin finish produce a direct, concentrated tone with a powerful dynamic response

Specifications

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:8
• Body Shape:Baritone
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Color:Shadowburst
• Finish:Gloss
• Top Wood:Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood:African Mahogany
• Body Bracing:FST2 Forward Shifted, Asymmetric Tone Bars
• Binding:ABS
• Neck Wood:Mahogany
• Neck Shape:Soft V to C
• Radius:14.96"
• Fingerboard Material:Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Inlay:Mother-of-pearl Design at 12th fret
• Number of Frets:21
• Scale Length:27.718"
• Tuning Machines:Alvarez
• Bridge Material:Indian Laurel
• Nut/Saddle Material:Bone/Bone
• Nut Width:1.75"
• Electronics:LR Baggs StagePro EQ with Element Pickup
• Strings:D'Addario, .016-.070 with Octaves
• Case/Gig Bag:Sold Separately
• Manufacturer Part Number:ABT60CE-8SHB

Condition:Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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