Alvarez RF8 Folk Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

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Alvarez RF8 Folk Acoustic Guitar (with Case), Main
Alvarez RF8 Folk Acoustic Guitar (with Case), Main
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Mahogany back and sides. Select Spruce top. Rosewood fingerboard.

Every Legend has a Great Beginning
A beginner's guitar does not necessarily have to sound or act like a beginner's guitar. In fact, many guitar manufacturers offer introductory instruments unworthy of even a student's hands. The Alvarez Regent guitar is designed to turn aspiring students into great guitarists. Including a full selection of styles, sizes and finishes, this series offers quality instruments for every developing player.

Body Style: Folk

Back/Sides: Mahogany

Top: Select Spruce

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Fingerboard Inlay: Dots

Body Binding: Multiple

Soundhole Rosette: Acrylic Pearl

Tuning Machines: Chrome Die Cast

Finish: Natural

Electronics: None

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 314-727-4512

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted July 9, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Folk sized fun with hard case."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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Should last for years and will be used a lot. I would replace if stolen, although I will be looking at higher end folk size instruments now that I have gotten this one.
Sound
Very pleasing. Not twangy or uncontrolled, but mellow and in tune up and down the frets. Bass is a muted, but this may be characteristic of all smaller guitars.
Features
Comes with hard solid feeling hard case and Elixir strings. Same tuners as my dreadnaught Regent.
Ease of Use
This guitar can be played and played! Maybe the Elixir strings have something to do with it, but the action seems very good right out og the box. A quality control slip seems to indicate that the set up was checked at the factory, although the strings are shipped slack.
Quality
Plenty of laquer, but all is well. No chips, dings, scratches, bubbles.
Value
A nice little axe in a hard case. Fun to play and pleasant sounding.
Manufacturer Support
No experience.
The Wow Factor
This guitar will travel, be used for writing and practice, and go to informal performances.

Musical Background:

songwriter and occasional performer

Musical Style:

folk and traditional country
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