An affordable acoustic-electric by a very well-respected maker.

Alvarez has a distinguished reputation for providing extremely high-quality instruments at very accommodating prices. This Regent Series RD8C makes exceptional Alvarez acoustic-electric sound available to guitarists with a built-in preamp and 2-band EQ. Construction features a select spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and genuine rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The RD8C dreadnought's top binding and an original bridge shape combine with chrome die cast tuners and a unique pickguard design to make a visually stunning guitar.

Alvarez Regent Series RD8C Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Features:

• Acoustic-electric cutaway dreadnought
• Preamp with 2-band EQ
• Select spruce top
• Mahogany back and sides
• Rosewood fretboard and bridge
• Chrome die cast tuners
• Dreadnought body style

Alvarez Regent Series RD8C Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Includes:

• hardshell case

If you've got to plug-in to play and you've got a tight budget, the Alvarez RD8C is precisely the instrument you need. Order now.

Alvarez Regent Series RD8C Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Cutaway

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First electric-acoustic

Posted by Newbieartist from Rochester, NY on Mar 28, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Alternative

My roommate works at a guitar shop and he recommended this if I was looking for a nice electric-acoustic. He plays a Taylor 500 series which is obviously much nicer. However, I would place this guitar with the best of them simply for the value. It plays like a beauty, and has great action.

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Great Guitar

Posted by Double D from Aiken, S.C. on Mar 14, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist/Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Contemporary Christian

I have owned this guitar for about three years. I play it daily. I have always liked the Alvarez brand but cannot afford the more expensive models and being a non-professional cannot really see spending the big dollars. But this guitar sounds and plays great. I play contemporary Christian music at my church and I am pleased with the sound of this instrument. The only short fall is the pre-amp/battery replacement. I am thinking about replacing with a better pre-amp like one with the built in tuner. Overall I would recommend this model to anyone who wants a great guitar but is on a budget.

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After 3 years...

Posted by oxford1833 from Gaithersburg, MD on Mar 9, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: music pastor

Reviewer's Play Style: worship, rock, folk

This is really a good, solid instrument. It won't sound like a Taylor because it isn't a Taylor. With the right strings it has a well-balanced tone, easy action, and holds a tuning quite well.

Yes, changing the battery is a pain, but don't unscrew the preamp for this. I play unplugged more often than not, so I just replace the battery whenever I restring.

The bad news: After almost 3 years my preamp completely died.

The good news: 1 call to Alvarez's parts department (call the number on the contact page of Alvarez's site) and they immediately shipped out a free replacement preamp (5 year parts warranty). I installed it in 10 minutes and everything is as good as new.

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great sound

Posted by Your Friend from Greensboro, NC on Mar 5, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Folk, rock, blues

Although this is my sister's guitar, I play it more than she does. It's a great beginner's guitar but it also is pleasing for me to play. The tuners are cheap but other than that it is great. The sound continues to impresses me.

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Amazing guitar!!

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Jan 23, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Lead/Rythm/Bass Guitarist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Alternative, Christian Rock, Metal

I've had this guitar since I was in 5th grade (I'm in 8th now). This guitar is my 1st guitar (out of 3) and is probably my favorite. The tones it projects are amazing and let me do acoustic versions of songs by artists anywhere from Ac-Dc to Switchfoot! I actually played this at a friends party, and before I actually started playing I got paid just because it looked nice and sounded nice when I was tuning. My mom dropped this once and it landed on the neck, and it still is my favorite. Long story short, get this guitar! It's good for beginners to experts. By the way, I plan on playing this at my bands next gig and we play light Christian rock.

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Alvarez Regent Series RD8C Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Cutaway

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