Alvarez Laureate Series LP70e Daybreak Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Sitka Spruce Top with Rosewood Back and Sides

A bench made approach to the build
The quality of every component is so important in the overall performance of an acoustic guitar. For Laureate Series every bridge plate, brace, side brace and piece of kerfing are hand selected from thousands, to make sure they are the best quality possible for structure and appearance. This dedication can be seen, heard and felt and brings a rare level of detailing to the build process.

Hand finished FS6 bracing
FS6 is based on a traditional forward shifted bracing pattern with particular attention paid to the weight and placement of the struts themselves. For Laureate extra steps are taken to hand sand the braces which are cut from quartersawn Sitka spruce and chosen for their straight, finely grained quality to enhance overall response and vibration.

The finest tonewoods
Only the finest, wonderfully quartersawn and silked Sitka, as well as hand selected African Mahogany is used in Laureate Series. The stiffness and quality of the tops help heighten response. Backs and sides are cut from the best East Indian Rosewood and African Mahogany, bookmatched with perfect coloring.

Appointments & Styling
Bridges, fingerboards and headstock plates are cut from the finest African ebony. These components impact articulation, clarity and separation of notes and frequencies and work with other premium appointments to deliver a clear and powerful voicing. This quality of ebony works beautifully with rare Blue Abalone inlays to create a very luxurious but understated vibe.

The Laureate Bridge
Aesthetically, Laureate is a traditional guitar series in the sense its body shapes are based on guitars from the late 1800’s to the 1930’s. With this in mind, Alvarez made the decision not to use the Bi-Level bridge and to stay closer in keeping with a traditional approach of a full, single level bridge style. The Laureate bridge has its own unique styling and is cut from the finest black ebony.