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1995 Alvarez
Hello,
I bought my first steel string guitar in 1995. It was an Alvarez and I paid $400 for it. I have not been able to find a similar Alvarez on the Internet. Does anyone recognize it? Would you have more information about it, such as country of manufacture, woods, etc.? Here are the pictures: Thanks!
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Martin00028EC Last edited by Martin00028EC; 01-27-2013 at 08:54 PM. |
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I would recommend sending your photos to St. Louis Music , (the Alvarez owner and distributor for the US).
Here is a link to their website: http://www.stlouismusic.com/ Go to the bottom of the page and click on the contact button. They are good guys and have helped others here identify older Alvarez guitars.
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1990 Alvarez Yairi DY-77 2009 Taylor 414ce ltd. Taz. Black |
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Architype,
I did as you suggested, but I get the following error: Failed to send your message. Please try later or contact administrator by other way. Would you have their direct e-mail address? Thanks!
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95 Alvarez
What's printed on the tag in the sound hole? Or maybe on the headblock?
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You might try either of the email addresses for the two contacts listed below or try sending to (all valid):
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Administrative Contact: Meikle, Chris [email protected] US Band and Orchestra SUpplies INC 1400 Ferguson Avenue Saint Louis, Missouri 63133 United States +1.3147274512 Fax -- +1.3147278929 Technical Contact: Ragin, Mark [email protected] US Band and Orchestra SUpplies INC 1400 Ferguson Avenue Saint Louis, Missouri 63133 United States +1.3147274512 Fax -- +1.3147278929 Good luck!
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Serial No. 99595 (I think) Model No. 5022 I've googled Alvarez 5022, but none of the models that appear look like mine. This is what has puzzled me! Thanks.
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Looks like AnthonySNB, (above), has the better contact info. Keep us posted and let us know if you hear anything from them.
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I will. Thanks!
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Dont leave us hangin ' - -- let us know what they tell you . I see the 50 series had square TAN Colored labels inside and straight headstock . Dunno what to think other than a copy...unlikely but possible ? LET US KNOW ....
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What do you mean by "straight headstock"? The pictures don't show it, but the headstock is angled with regards to the neck, just as any other acoustic guitar. Regards,
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Side view of the headstock: Label Detail: Inlay on the 12th fret: Thanks,
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It's a "Herringbone Professional" (Glenbrooke). Solid spruce top. They were discontinued in 1998. Nice little guitar.
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Thanks! It's good to know it was a good investment. I really like the way it sounds. It's not the easiest guitar to play (the strings feel stiffer than usual), but it has a great sound. I have it hanging on my living room wall. It is my work horse. I play it almost every day, even if just a tune or two. Best regards,
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This is what I found about it's construction (http://www.guitar-list.com/alvarez/a...nal-glenbrooke):
ALVAREZ 5022 HERRINGBONE PROFESSIONAL (GLENBROOKE) Submitted by guitar-list on Wed, 2006-09-06 21:38 Brand name: ALVAREZ Series name: ALVAREZ PROFESSIONAL SERIES (DISC. MODELS 4-DIGIT MODELS) product type: acoustic guitars Information: ALVAREZ discontinued the 5022 HERRINGBONE PROFESSIONAL (GLENBROOKE) acoustic guitar in 1998. Specifications: Body back material: rosewood body back Body fret: Neck joins body at 14th fret Body sides material: rosewood body sides Body style: dreadnought Body top material: solid spruce body top Bridge pins: white pearl dot pins Bridge: rosewood bridge Fingerboard material: rosewood fingerboard Fingerboard position markers: pearl dot fingerboard position markers Finish: blue finish Headstock inlays or logos: pearl headstock inlay/logo Inlay at 12th fret: stylized bird wings inlay at 12th fret Neck joint: set neck Neck material: mahogany neck Number of frets: 20 fret Number of strings: 6 strings Peghead (headstock): rosewood veneer headstock Pickguard: tortoise pickguard Soundhole: round soundhole Tuner layout: three-each-side Tuners: chrome tuners
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Glad you found what you were looking for.
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1990 Alvarez Yairi DY-77 2009 Taylor 414ce ltd. Taz. Black |