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The Alvarez Masterworks MDR70SnB is loaded with old-school charm that goes far beyond its vintage-style cosmetics! Boasting a classic tonewood combination of a AAA Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, this guitar produces a rich, bass-heavy tone that’s perfectly complemented by the overtone-laden highs that shimmer with resonance. The 12-fret neck joint further increases the low end power and projection, while Alvarez’s forward-shifted FS6 bracing ties it all together, providing a touch-sensitive playing feel. Finally, the MDR70SnB's neck features a mahogany-on-rosewood construction that’s carved into a compound Soft “V” into “C” shape that offers both easy open position chording and effortless playability as you climb up the neck.





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12-fret neck joint for massive low-end power





This dread’s 12-fret neck joint harkens back to the early days of steel-string guitar building in the early 20th century, and while you may lose some upper-fret access, the benefits are more than worth it. A 12-fret neck joint naturally requires a larger soundboard, which in turn leads to a more powerful bass response and enhanced projection capabilities. Plus, the bridge is moved toward the middle of the guitar’s body, a position that many Sweetwater guitarists find to be the “sweet spot” of resonant tone and touch-sensitive dynamic control.





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Premium tonewood pairing





Alvarez prides itself on quality tonewoods, and this Masterworks model certainly hits the mark! The MDR70SnB’s AAA solid Sitka spruce top boasts a lively response and a sweetness that perfectly complements its bassy boom. The East Indian rosewood back and sides are an excellent choice for a 12-fret dread, empowering your low-end thump and sporting a stunning resonance that shines on the higher register. While the 1.75-inch nut width makes this guitar a formidable fingerpicker, strumming and flatpicking are where this 6-string monster truly shines, providing a rich foundation for vocalists and other higher-register instruments.





Soft “V” to “C” neck profile





While most modern manufacturers have switched over to skinny “C”-shaped necks over the years, the substantial heft of a classic “V” profile is perennial favorite of Sweetwater’s strummers! To merge the best of both old and new, Alvarez designed the compound soft “V” to “C” neck profile that starts off chunky but thins out as you slide up the neck. For guitarists who cover a wide variety of sonic styles, this shape delivers incredible flexibility, allowing for both slick upper-register bends and licks, while still comfortably filling out your grip at the base of the guitar’s neck.





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Alvarez Masterworks MDR70SnB Acoustic Guitar Features:


12-fret dreadnought body shape provides thunderous low end and a powerful projection


Solid AAA Sitka spruce top delivers a beautiful resonance and touch-sensitive response


Solid rosewood back and sides produce shimmering highs and round, rich lows


Mahogany neck carved into a Soft “V” to “C” neck profile for both easy open chording and high performance in the upper register


Smooth Indian rosewood fingerboard


FS6 bracing enhances resonance and response


Open-gear tuners, slotted headstock, and pre-war-style sunburst offer vintage style


Real bone nut and saddle for enhanced tone and resonance


1.75-inch nut width provides plenty of room for fingerpickers