{"product_id":"alvarez-ard70","title":"Alvarez ARD70 (2013)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Alvarez ARD70 from the Artist Series uses the same powerful 12-fret slope-shoulder dreadnought construction as the ARDA 1965, but opts for a more purist, earthy wood setup: rosewood instead of acacia, natural gloss instead of shadowburst, subtle bindings instead of abalone opulence. The result is a guitar that sounds even deeper, more powerful, and \"bigger\" – a veritable wall of sound, ideal for fingerpicking as well as powerful bluegrass strumming and singer-songwriter accompaniment.\u003cbr\u003eThe ARD70 has since been discontinued by Alvarez and is rarely found on the European used market – those who own one usually don't give it up. The bridge sits in the absolute center of vibration of the soundboard due to the 12-fret neck joint – this extracts a bass foundation from the large dreadnought body that 14-fret guitars of this size cannot achieve.\u003cbr\u003eComes in good used condition in a luxury tweed-style case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this guitar sounds so good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Fret Neck Joint:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bridge sits at the center of the soundboard's vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpruce \u0026amp; Rosewood:\u003c\/strong\u003e The solid spruce top delivers dynamics and projection, complemented by the specially layered rosewood body from Alvarez with creamy, deep bass and a long, piano-like sustain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBi-Level Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alvarez's patented two-level bridge creates maximum string break angle – optimal vibration transfer to the soundboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial and Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop – Solid A+ Sitka Spruce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural-Gloss finish – balanced, dynamic tone with plenty of projection and volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides – East Indian Rosewood (laminated):\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy, deep bass and long, piano-like sustain – rosewood gives the already deep 12-fret dreadnought even more volume and depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge – Bi-Level Rosewood Bridge (patented):\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-level bridge for maximum string break angle over the bone saddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlope-Shoulder Dreadnought, 12-Fret, Slotted Headstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large body shape with sloped shoulders and neck joint at the 12th fret – classic pre-war design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModel: ARD70 (discontinued)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBody Shape: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought, 12-Fret\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTop: Solid Sitka Spruce (A+), Natural High Gloss\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: East Indian Rosewood (laminated)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBridge: Bi-Level Rosewood Bridge (patented)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle: Bone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeadstock: Slotted Headstock\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eScale Length: 648 mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNut Width: 44.5 mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in: China (2013)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales are subject to differential taxation in accordance with § 25a UStG (used goods\/special regulation). A separate declaration of sales tax is not permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alvarez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52459107877207,"sku":"ALVAREZ-ARD70-2013","price":549.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/9242\/6327\/files\/alvarez-ard70-front_1510670f-768e-44f5-99a0-ab34213d4a22.jpg?v=1769763164","url":"https:\/\/12fret-guitars.de\/en\/products\/alvarez-ard70","provider":"12Fret Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}