Alvarez 5062

It's a smaller guitar, no pickguard. I would say the neck is on the thinner side of average. No electronics. Professional model. Solid top, I assume spruce but not sure. Also not sure of any of the other specs. Came with hard case.

I play harder rock to bluegrass, country, western, jazz and blues, and some crazy crap that I don't understand. This guitar sings, literally. I've played guitar forever and played/heard a few guitars and would put it up against any of them. Although, that opinion is somewhat biased as I love my guitar and it could do no wrong in my eyes. Sounds better from the front of the guitar, which is not where you would be when playing it. So it's good to let other people play it so you can hear it from time to time. Big enough sound for a room. Sounds good outdoors.

The action is medium, good for my style. Smaller fit is perfect for sittin round and playing. Easy to carry around, beautiful darker wood, simple.

I've been rough with it, keep it out of the case, play it often. It's withstood the last 10 years with me, actually withstood them better than me. Had a tuner break, that was the only malfunction.

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When I was young I played electric (old strat) almost exclusively. About 11 years ago I bought this used, looking for something different. It has shown me different ways of playing and broadened my abilities. Now I play it often, sing songs with the kids, annoy my friends and neighbors, etc... I fully expect to have this guitar for the rest of my life.

1976 Japan, spruce top with clear pick guard, with factory 9 volt tranducer? pickup with 1/4 jack at the bottom strap button. Unsure of wood for body and bookend 2-piece back, small-medium size mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard with estimated about 12-14 inch radius, 19 or 20 frets, nice fretboard binding, inlays and at bottom of neck "alverez 76" inlay, ?eboney bridge/saddle with star inlay, herringbone binding and rosette, grover-like tuners and came with a brown hardshell case. Don't know how much she cost new but for the $250 with case she was a reasonable buy in 1982.

Always have played acoustic folk and blues with alot of chromatic scales. Years ago did try 1-time the 9 volt pick up through fender twin tube reverb but can't really comment cause I don't remember the sound but it worked. Current unplugged sound is good in the mid and upper range however the bottom end is not naturally there...however can be brought out with a benson like picking technique. Depending on picking technique and attack one can get a supprising variety of sounds out of her both from the rythym and lead style. She has very good sustain for an acoustic. Stays in tune, however tuning slightly varies up the fretboard but is in an acceptable range. IMO the sound has become better over the years and the sound is its best feature (I could careless about the fancy looks). This past year 2004/5 have thought about selling it and have looked around at shops for a replacement; however when put head to head in the store, comparable sounding guitars were in the $1200-1500+ range.

Bought used in 1982, she had a few dings on the neck, the fit and finish has held up, tuners still work well and keeps in tune. After about 26 years old the saddle is starting to pull up and some minor top warping possibly due to medium strings(need to get it fixed). Lowered the action years ago to play scales but also does well with flatpicking. Some ocassional buzz but I attribute it to my sloppy left hand classical technique because when I attend to good technique there is no buzz unless hammering rythym. Neck has no issues with warping or twisting. I wish that it had a flat fretboard but that's only my preference.

Have never gigged however I did run sound board for a band for a few years and if I did play live...I only play dead...I would use a newer Ovation with a genz-benz or equalivent and have a backup. I don't think this guitar has the projection needed for live performances beyond an acoustic living room jam. Hardware, finish, strap buttons have been solid/tight and without issue. And I have thought about getting a fancy piezo braggs pickup but don't have and acceptable amp.

Never tried customer support. However the top and saddle do need to be attended to and could probably use some fret work.

Been playing off and on for 25 years and regularly 15 of those years mostly acoustic folk stuff, e.g., young, dead and scales for my own personal living room pleasure about 1-2 hours 4-5 times a week. Had an aluminum neck applause and 1969 D-35 for before this Alvarez and sorry I ever sold the D-35. And just got a used Ibanez AS73 (knock off gibson 335). I would get another one for $250 if mine ever got lost, however I have never seen another one and have only heard of a few other ones on the alvarez vintage discussion board; and there we all wonder how much is this guitar worth. When I first bought her, she was a cheap pretty thang to play until I saved up enough to get another 60's D-35 or an old Gibson 335...well I have yet to shell out the really big bucks. But in the mean time she has come into her seasoned sound and now I find myself appreciating her more, especially when comparison shopping. And my skills have not yet progressed beyond her to justify spending several thousand for various dream guitars. So yes I like her and put up with her, but does anyone want to trade a D-35 or an ES335?

This review is on the Alvarez 5062 acoustic guitar. Pretty typical 6 string, slope-shouldered, mahogany body, spruce top guitar. It's general outline is very similar to the Gibson J-45s that cost a grand or better. This guitar is every bit as good sounding and playing. Nice brown hardshell case with it also...

Being a smaller than full size dreadnaught, it has a very full, rich tone that records well. The bass is somewhat washed out, but can't really compare with the Jumbo 200s and large Yamahas and Martins, 'cause it just isn't that big a body. High end sound is fantastic, and very good for fingerpicking delta blues and jazz style playing. I enjoy the heck out of using it.

Really nice finish work...not sure if it's Korean or Japanese, but bridge looks alot like my Yairi DY-88. I suspect for the money involved that it's a Korean production, but the work done on this guitar shows much care and quality control, regardless of origin. The one feature that I really like is the lack of a pickguard. I don't play that hard that I feel the need for one, and it's a much better looking instrument without it, IMHO. The neck heel is 2 chunks of wood glued together, and the tuners look like they would swap out with 205-C Grovers with no problem, if so inclined to do so. Action is sweet, and not too low, or high. Really a fine job, without any extra bells/whistles.

I've had it a couple years now, and holding up just fine. Top is not laying perfectly flat, from string tension, but all guitars will "give" some that way. Not in any way a problem. It works when I need it to, and will stay in tune pretty well.

None- Haven't tried to contact St. Louis Music...

It's great. I've played for 25 or so years, on more guitars than I care to remember... It's a nice, light, good sounding acoustic axe. I love the way it looks. I've tried to sell it a few times, but never could get any serious offers, then wondered why I'd ever try to get rid of it. I'll prolly keep it, and play it here and there. Never hurts to have an extra good guitar around... Maybe someday my son will take it and play, but too much into video games right now. (14 years old.) I'm not sure how many they made, or if you could ever find another like it, but they are really a cool guitar, and worth looking into, if one becomes avalible.