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03-21-2009, 07:51 PM
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Alvarez 5014 guitar
Hello, I am a big fan of this model. I know its' a cheapy, but I have two of them. One has the adjustable bridge and the other does not. I have only seen one of these that has the regular bridge and the top looks to be solid. Some areas around the soundhole shows the grain as continuous and other parts doesn't. Did Alvarez ever make this model with a solid top? And if so, did it have a regular(not adjustable) bridge? Thanks
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03-22-2009, 12:11 PM
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Hi guitarmanrlk,
This is my first post (after watching for several months), so I hope I get it right... I bought my 5014 new in 1974, and have held onto it because it sounds sweet and plays easily. I followed their models as best as I could for the times (factory brochures), and don't recall them changing this model to solid top, unless yours was produced earlier or I missed it later, which is entirely possible. Someone in the forum--a dealer in those times, perhaps--may know better. I have the brochure around here somewhere for that year, & will scan it if I can find it. I haven't seen one without the adjustable saddle. I've been tempted to replace mine with a solid bridge/bone saddle and nut, but never figured it'd be worth the expense. I'm playing a set of Thomastik-Infield AC111 low tension strings on mine right now, and it's never sounded better! -Bill
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1972 Gibson SJ Deluxe dreadnaught (Gibson factory neck reset, Dan Lashbrook mods in mid-'80s) 2003 Martin OM-28V 1974 Alvarez 5014 (000-size) 2007 Fender American Deluxe V-neck Stratocaster (alder/maple 2-Color Sunburst) 2004 Fender American Deluxe Telecaster (alder/rosewood 2-Color Sunburst) 2009 Logan Custom Telecaster (natural cherry/rosewood)
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03-25-2009, 09:32 PM
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Thanks all.
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