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Alvarez LF70EHFDB Laureate Folk 70E Acoustic / Electric Guitar – Daybreak

Alvarez LF70EHFDB Laureate Folk 70E Acoustic / Electric Guitar - Daybreak
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Original price was: $2,399.00.Current price is: $1,999.00.

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Free pickup from our Melbourne Store at 4 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. Your order will typically be ready by the next business day. We recommend calling us on (03) 8360 7799 beforehand to check it's ready for collection.

Alvarez Laureate Series LF70E Folk (OM) Acoustic-Electric – Daybreak

The Alvarez Laureate LF70E Folk is a high-performance OM-style instrument that represents the absolute pinnacle of Alvarez's small-body guitar design. Built with a "bench-made" philosophy, every component of the Laureate series is hand-selected to ensure structural perfection and elite tonal response. Finished in the exquisite Daybreak super-light burst, this guitar offers the balance and mid-range focus of a traditional Orchestra Model with the premium appointments of a modern boutique instrument.

Angkor Music Expert Analysis

The LF70E Folk is the perfect bridge between intimacy and power. By utilizing AAAA Solid North American Sitka Spruce—the highest grade available—Alvarez is able to sand the top slightly thinner to maximize vibration without losing structural integrity. When paired with Solid East Indian Rosewood and the non-invasive LR Baggs HiFi pickup system, you get an OM guitar that sounds exceptionally natural both unplugged and on stage. The traditional single-level ebony bridge is a tasteful departure from the standard Alvarez style, leaning into the vintage 1930s aesthetic that inspired this series.

Premium Protection Included

This Laureate Series Folk model comes with the high-performance AFC30 Flexi-Case, ensuring your flagship instrument is safe during transit and humidity-controlled storage.

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Flagship Features & Craftsmanship

  • AAAA Solid Sitka Spruce Top: Quartersawn and silked for the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio, offering unparalleled dynamic range.
  • Solid East Indian Rosewood: Hand-selected and book-matched to provide deep, harmonically rich bass and sparkling overtones.
  • Daybreak Super-Light Burst: A vintage-inspired aesthetic applied with the thinnest clearcoat in Alvarez history for maximum resonance.
  • Hand-Finished FS6 Bracing: A forward-shifted pattern using hand-sanded Sitka spruce braces to enhance overall soundboard vibration.
  • LR Baggs HiFi System: Non-invasive bridge plate sensors that preserve the guitar's natural acoustic voice without the "quack" of undersaddle pickups.

Detailed Specifications

Body Shape Folk / OM (Orchestra Model)
Top Material AAAA Solid North American Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material African Mahogany (14th Fret Join)
Fingerboard & Bridge Premium African Ebony
Electronics LR Baggs HiFi
Nut & Saddle Real Bone
Inlays Rare Blue Abalone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of the Folk/OM body shape?
The OM shape is narrower and shallower than a dreadnought, making it more comfortable to hold. Tonally, it provides a more balanced "EQ," making it a favorite for fingerstylists and recording engineers who need clarity and note separation.

Why does Alvarez use AAAA Sitka for the Laureate series?
AAAA grade is the top tier of wood selection. It ensures consistent grain density and aesthetic beauty (silking), allowing the guitar to be more responsive to light playing while maintaining overhead for heavy strumming.

How does the LR Baggs HiFi system work?
Unlike traditional pickups that sit under the saddle and compress the sound, the HiFi uses two sensors attached to the bridge plate. This captures the vibration of the entire soundboard, resulting in an amplified tone that sounds just like your guitar unplugged.

Additional information

Weight 7.50 kg
type

Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Features

With Pickup

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