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Dan, Just had to add that the bridge you crafted looks first rate, very professional job.
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Dan, is that 12 string a solid top?
I'm really just trying to be sure whether this 5022 is a solid or lam top, so I know whether or not to worry about it cracking. The guitar is noticeably heavier than my seagull s6, so I kinda thought it might be a solid top. |
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I actually wanted a laminate guitar, so I didn't have to worry about humidity and all that. I figured it had to be lam for the price I paid. I just saw a lot of people debating over it so I wanted to make sure. Thanks.
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I wasn't sure myself, so when I checked mine very closely it was obviously laminated. I used a high power inspection glass.
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Better than taking a saw to it! Lol. I'm honestly surprised by its sound though. I had been looking for a cheap "knock around" guitar in that price range, and comparing fender DG-60s and Epi Pros to this guitar was a no brainer. Even with bad strings, the 5022 still sounded a lot better than the newer lam guitars.
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I have said it MANY times, in their respective price range, it will be hard to outperform an Alvarez, or Alvarez/Yairi guitar.
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I had been told before that the newer Alvarez guitars(excluding Yairi) are the only decent ones, and that the older models weren't any good. After finally getting my hands on this one, I have to say, it sounds exceptional for a 30 year old lam top. Built like a cowboys cheerleader too! Lol
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I used to have a 1996 as well. All four of them punch way above their price point. A bunch of really good guitars.
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A bunch of guitars I really enjoy. A head full of lyrics, A house full of people that “get” me. Alvarez 5013 Alvarez MD70CE Alvarez PD85S Alvarez AJ60SC Alvarez ABT610e Alvarez-Yairi GY1 Takamine P3DC Takamine GJ72CE-12-NAT Godin Multiac Steel. Journey Instruments OF660 Gibson G45 |
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Hey Oldguy. I agree with you about Alvarez. I still have that seagull that I was thinking of selling, just couldn't let it go lol. It's a great guitar, but I'll say that this 5022 really outperforms that S6 when it comes to volume and projection! I think the 'Gull still wins in the tone department though.
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My Alvarez
My 1980 Alvarez 5022 SLM, purchased new and providing me with great joy for over 35 years.
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1980 Alvarez 5022 SLM 1985 Yamaha FG420e 12-string 1995 Fender Precision Bass 1998 Alvarez-Yairi DY38c 2012 Kentucky KM-150 Mandolin |