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Alvarez RD20SC Cutaway Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Top Solid Spruce, Back and Side Mahogany | 
 enlarge | Brand: Alvarez
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $554.99
Buy Used: $296.00
You Save: $258.99 (47%)
Used (2) from $296.00
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 13664
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.3
Dimensions (in): 42.8 x 18.8 x 5.5
Warranty: 8 year
Model: RD20SC
UPC: 743565186405
EAN: 0743565186405
ASIN: B0002D0BB8
Release Date: January 22, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 20-fret neck with rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays | | • | Alvarez System 200T onboard preamp/EQ with built-in digital tuner | | • | Chrome die-cast tuners for smooth, fast and accurate tuning | | • | Highly polished, perfectly dressed frets for maximum playability | | • | Six-string acoustic with Sitka Spruce Top and Mahogany back/sides |
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Product Description
Alvarez Acoustic Guitar RD20SC Cutaway Dreadnought Top Solid Spruce Back & Side Mahogany
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
 Excellent value for dollar June 5, 2009
Douglas E. Stoiber
I have played recreationally for many years, and when I decided to buy myself another guitar, a musician friend told me of his admiration for the Alvarez and Yairi brands. When I saw the opportunity to get this gently used Alvarez RD20 (at a very good price), I jumped. What a treat!
The instrument is very good looking and well-built, with a warm sound in the lower registers. The action is outstanding - compared to the finger-buster I have been playing for ten years. No buzz or rattle. I love the onboard digital tuner, and found it so easy and intuitive to use ... you don't need instructions (just acute eyesight). The tuning machines are very responsive and the guitar holds tuning very well. I also like the neck location of the strap button (my preference for standing to play).
One note: I would always - ALWAYS - want to play a guitar before I bought it, no matter the brand. I will buy many items from Amazon or Ebay online, but when it comes to guitars, the feel and the sound are too important to leave to chance.
 Great Acoustic-Electric May 21, 2009
Blackjack (Orange, CA)
Got this guitar about two weeks ago. Sounds great out of the box. Nice finish, except the headstock and fingerboard aren't polished up like the rest of the body (I don't know if it's supposed to be like that, but it makes these parts of the guitar look like cheap plastic). The built-in tuner is a nice feature. I haven't gotten around to plugging in the amp yet, so I can't say how the electronics on this system perform. The action is mid to high, but I think it might be from the new set of strings (you can sand down the bridge if you want). Tones are clear, a little too bright, almost sounds like a classical guitar. Nevertheless, it does have a bluegrass feel to it.
Problems: 1) The guitar came with two dings on the corners of the headstock. The shipping box was well padded and didn't show any signs of damage in that area, which makes me believe that these dings were most likely there prior to shipping 2) There's also a rattling noise whenever I move the guitar around, but it doesn't effect the guitar's acoustics (I don't know if the electronics have been affected) 3) There is no instruction manual for the electronics, though not needed (I think an elementary student could figure out how to use electronics within minutes).
I got this guitar from the 'deal of the day' ($150). Although its likely the guitar is listed as brand-new, there may have been some damage, defects, refurbishing, etc. that make it the 'deal of the day' (besides having too much inventory, there's no compelling reason to cut the cost of a guitar that retails at $369); so buyer beware.
Overall, I would say that this is a good beginner's guitar for someone who will eventually perform on stage (hence the electronics). In retrospect, I would have gone with a non-electric acoustic guitar since waking up the neighbors with an amp is not a bright idea.
acoustic guitar May 14, 2009
Robert Gardner (philo, ca USA)
it would have been nice if they provided instructions on how to use the built in tuner.
Lucked into a Great Guitar May 12, 2009
Bass Cadet (California)
Have you ever bought something on a whim, had severe buyer's remorse the next day (only to find it was too late to cancel), and then received the product, which ended up well exceeding all your expectations?
That describes me and this guitar.
It showed up as an Amazon Gold Box Lightning Deal and, sad that I missed a previous deal, put it in my shopping cart. I intended to research it more later and then reconsider. Day got busy and I ended up just completing checkout because I saw it wasn't in stock and figured I had a few weeks to really decide. The next day I decided I have way too much stuff and too little time to play with them anyways, so I went to cancel. BZZZT! Wrong, item was getting ready to ship and it was too late. I received it two days later.
I opened it and thought if there was *anything* even slightly out of whack, I'd return it. Well, it came double boxed in perfect condition. And it included a guitar cord, battery, built-in tuner, and D'Addario strings. I strummed it. The notes were all even and sounded very full and in tune. The notes were all slightly flat, but consistently so and it has held a tuning well since.
The built-in tuner may seem a little gimmicky but is in reality very convenient. The pickup and electronics are basic (volume, treble, and bass controls) but capture the acoustic sound extremely well. I don't claim to have a golden ear but I have played a lot of basses--electric, acoustic, and double--and can at least tell a horrible guitar sound from a competent one. This one has a very smooth and full sound. I would guess it came from a guitar costing twice as much.
As for the guitar's construction, it is made in China but appears to be made by well-trained luthiers. Alvarez does say each guitar is checked out by trained technicians. Regardless, they have the process down.
All the woods are even with no visible defects, the back of the neck is satin (good attention to playability and details), and the finish is flawless. The setup feels right.
Admittedly, if I were serious about buying a guitar, I would have gone to a music store to try some out. As it is, I am just interested in learning basic chords and playing around a little. I don't intend on switching instruments. So, for me, this is a fantastic acoustic-electric guitar which was an incredible deal. I totally lucked out.
A real bargain May 11, 2009
Jim F. Wymore
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Alvarez RD8 Acoustic Guitar and Case, Natural This is a real bargain, quality-sound-looks-ease of playing right out of the box and on stage. This guitar will compete with others that cost much more. Has great sound through an amp for picking or rhythm and stands up to hard use day after day.
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