Alvarez 12 string

Nitro1515 · Post by **Nitro1515** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:17 pm

I've been searching the boards and it seems as though everyone likes the Alvarez Jumbo as the best 12 string out there for the price. I'm going to my local guitar shop tomorrow and I'm going to order a 12 string, do you guys think I should go with the Alvarez or is there something better out there that I'm not aware of. Here is a pic of the Alvarez if you don't know which one I'm talking about. http://www.alvarezgtr.com/heartprodpgs/ ... 60S12.html

filmdude100cms · Post by **filmdude100cms** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:20 pm

well im the one that pimps out that alvarez, its damn good. get it.

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:24 pm

film is the one that whores it off, he'd know.
how much does that run btw film?

Nitro1515 · Post by **Nitro1515** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:26 pm

Yeah I read some of your posts about it and you give it high praise so I think I'll get it. What is a good price for it because my store has been known to rip people off. And also did you have to set it up at all or is it good to go right out of the case.

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:29 pm

Nitro1515 wrote:Yeah I read some of your posts about it and you give it high praise so I think I'll get it. What is a good price for it because my store has been known to rip people off. And also did you have to set it up at all or is it good to go right out of the case.

you do plan on playing it first right?

filmdude100cms · Post by **filmdude100cms** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:30 pm

dont own one.... but i will whenever im not broker than hell,and dont need a new 6 string, but umm they seem to be set up nicely, and if not, its not tooo much trouble. also ive seen the mostly for $470 soo in that general area is waht you want to shoot for.

Nitro1515 · Post by **Nitro1515** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:55 pm

I'll play it if they have it in the store and I'll try out whatever other 12 strings they have on hand. But even if I don't get a chance to play it and I end up not liking it when I get it then I can return it because they have an easy return policy so it wouldn't be a big deal.

6_strings_for_life · Post by **6_strings_for_life** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 9:42 pm

I was thinking about getting a alvarez 12 string, maybe at the end of March.

I think im gonna go with the AJ60SC-12. Its around 600$ but seems to be worth every penny. the pre-amp and acoustic pickup is one of the best out there, I think its called the 600T. It even has a built in tuner.

I have been researching them for about 3 weeks, and everybody that has one seems to love it to death.

i cant wait for my alvarez, if you do get yours nitro post a full review

czech · Post by **czech** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:44 pm

6_strings_for_life wrote:I was thinking about getting a alvarez 12 string, maybe at the end of March.

but then you'll have to change your name

Nitro1515 · Post by **Nitro1515** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 11:39 pm

Well guys I went to my guitar shop today and I checked out some 12 strings. I played a Fender, Epiphone, 2 different Takamines and a 2,100 dollar Gibson which is way out of my price range but it was cool to check out just for kicks. What I found out was that the Fender and the Epiphone were no good, the first Takamine I played was decent, but it didn't have a cutaway or pickup. The second Takamine I played was the one I ended up getting. Its got a cutaway and a pickup on it with a tuner, its the jumbo model. Here is the link to it http://www.takamine.com/?fa=detail&mid=742&sid=69 They didn't have an Alvarez in stock unfortunately, they were going to be coming in next week. The Alvarez jumbo would have ended up costing me about 720 bucks because its 599 and the case is another 100, plus tax and everything. I got my Takamine for 600 with the case, so I saved a good amount and got a guitar that everyone seemed to think was just as good as an Alvarez. I was playing all the Lillywhite Sessions songs on it in the store and it sounded really good, can't wait to pick it up tomorrow. I'll post more about it then when I hook it up to my amp and really hear what it can do.

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 9:53 am

congrats man, and 599 for that alv is a major ripoff

filmdude100cms · Post by **filmdude100cms** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 4:08 pm

no its a good deal, remember ive been looking at straight acoustic for $480 hes lookin at electronics and cutaway. and that tak looks nice, wish yada tried the alvarez

but ohwell.

6_strings_for_life · Post by **6_strings_for_life** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 7:02 pm

checkii wrote:
6_strings_for_life wrote:I was thinking about getting a alvarez 12 string, maybe at the end of March.
but then you'll have to change your name

lol...

but now im not gonna get my review

Nitro1515 · Post by **Nitro1515** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:40 pm

filmdude100cms wrote:no its a good deal, remember ive been looking at straight acoustic for $480 hes lookin at electronics and cutaway. and that tak looks nice, wish yada tried the alvarez but ohwell.

Yeah I know, I really wanted to try it because it does look like a beauty, but they aren't coming in until Tuesday and I got to head back to school so I decided to get the Takamine while I was there because I didn't want to wait until I came home again in another couple weeks.

RSabala · Post by **RSabala** » Mon Feb 07, 2005 11:04 am

I have that Alvarez 12er. I like it a lot. It's got a bright sound with the maple, and because it's jumbo, has a nice full bass. Together, it's a great combo.

I'm trying to consolidate my guitars and I was thinking of selling it. If you're interested, let me know.