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Old 05-24-2010, 01:47 PM
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I am going to pass on it. PM me if you want to the guy's contact info. Seems like a reasonable price. Great looking guitar.
Too bad you're passing on it. I had one as well and also regret selling it. Don't let the laminate fool you, it's a great guitar.
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Old 05-24-2010, 06:38 PM
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I bought a Alvarez 5022 back in 1978 and eventually passed on to my son who is learning to play. I can tell you that the top has changed colors to a dark hue and the sound just keeps getting better. I miss that guitar, but now have one to play when I go to visit him. I did replace it with a Yairi DY 91, which I really love. I think Alvarez did a great job building these guitars back in the 70's and early 80's, but never got the respect that they deserved, Jeff
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Old 05-24-2010, 09:09 PM
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It is a nice guitar,thought of maybe asking my dad about buying it from him. It was his first guitar he got. I played on it a little bit while i was up there. Seems like it has alot of mid-range,but hard to tell much with strings that are several years old. Very comfortable to play thought,light weight,compact (compared to my takamine dred).
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Old 07-13-2010, 02:34 AM
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Default Alvarez Guitars Rock!

Anyone know a good place to purchase Vintage Alvarez Guitars?
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Old 04-02-2013, 09:04 AM
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Any chance it's a 5014? There are quite a few fans of the old Alvarez guitars here. I for one have been kicking myself for letting go of a late 70's model 5022 (with the label Alvarez scripted across the headstock), and have been searching high and low for a replacement. Would love to hear more about the one you have.
I found a 5066 sitting in a pawn shop collecting dust.. A new set of Martin strings, a little cleaning and man this is nice.. Great action and the only laminate I have seen is where they attached the rosewood finger board to the mahogany neck; the rest is solid spruce top and rosewood..
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Old 04-02-2013, 10:48 AM
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If it looks like this on the back, it's a5043. Grab it and don't let go, the best sounding guitar I've ever owned.
Dan

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Old 04-02-2013, 10:49 AM
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Anyone know a good place to purchase Vintage Alvarez Guitars?
I've gotten both of mine on eBay, but ask plenty of questions. Around $200.00-$300.00 a piece.
Dan
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Old 04-02-2013, 10:55 AM
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After revisiting the photo, I see the body is a different shape, so probably NOT 5043.
Dan
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Old 04-02-2013, 09:17 PM
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If it looks like this on the back, it's a5043. Grab it and don't let go, the best sounding guitar I've ever owned.
Dan

It looks very much like that on the front; the decor around the sound hole is different... the back has a single thin stripe down the center... the label in the sound hole is aged but completely legible... it reads Model 5066 and Made In Japan... I got it for $150.00... and I agree with you, it's got the best tone and projection of any I've ever owned... I'll try to post a pic for you... I'd would welcome opinions...

http://mail.aol.com/37605-111/aol-6/...Saved&partId=7

http://mail.aol.com/37605-111/aol-6/...Saved&partId=5

http://mail.aol.com/37605-111/aol-6/...Saved&partId=6

Hope these locations work... I can't figure out how to post a picture of my guitar...

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Old 12-26-2016, 11:39 AM
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Default Bridge Screws for '78 Alvarez 5025

My old Alvarez 5025 is missing one of the two bridge screws. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement screw?
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