Alvarez Masterworks MDR70ESB Dreadnought Electro Acoustic in Vintage Sunburst

£879.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Alvarez, the Alvarez Masterworks MDR70ESB Dreadnought Electro Acoustic in Vintage Sunburst is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

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Description

If you are looking for New Guitars from Alvarez, the Alvarez Masterworks MDR70ESB Dreadnought Electro Acoustic in Vintage Sunburst is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

Alvarez’s Masterworks guitars are defined by their all-solid tonewood construction, unwavering attention to detail and designs inspired by the most popular acoustics of all-time. If you’re looking for uncompromising quality without breaking the bank, look no further. The combination of innovative design, solid tonewoods and affordable price tags makes Alvarez guitars some of the best value all solid guitars on the market today.

The Alvarez Masterworks MDR70ESB is a classic 12-fret dreadnought acoustic, inspired by traditional pre-war instruments. The neck joins the body at the 12th fret (as opposed to the 14th), bringing with it enhanced comfort and playability. Featuring an all solid AAA grade Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides, the MDR70ESB has a clear and robust sound with excellent projection and overall breadth. Under the hood, the FS6 forward shifted X bracing system yields exceptional clarity and separation for a bold, balanced tone across all six strings. Other features include open gear nickel tuners, thin poly finish, slotted headstock and pre-war sunburst. The MDR70ESB is fitted with a market-leading LR Baggs VTC Element pickup with soundhole console for convenient amplification and recording.

Key Features

  • All Solid Construction – Solid wood guitars generally sound richer and fuller than their laminate counterparts. The guitar’s tone will actually improve over time as the timbers mature.
  • Dreadnought Body Shape – The quintessential acoustic guitar shape! Big, bold and loud, the dreadnought is perfect for strummers and fingerpickers alike.
  • FS6 Bracing System – This forward shifted X bracing system creates a larger soundboard area allowing for more energy and vibration to be harnessed.
  • Open Gear Nickel Tuners – These classic, understated tuning machines maintain accurate tuning stability.
  • AF30 FlexiCase – A lightweight padded gigbag that will keep your precious guitar safe from bumps, dings and weather!
  • LR Baggs VTC Element System – A natural sounding pickup that won’t colour your tone, allowing the guitar’s natural characteristic to shine through.

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Specifications

Body

  • Series: Alvarez Masterworks
  • Body Shape: Dreadnought 
  • Top Material: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
  • Body Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
  • Bracing: FS6 Forward Shifted, Tapered Tone Bars
  • Finish: Sunburst/Gloss

Neck

  • Material: Mahogany
  • Scale Length: 25.5″
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
  • Headstock Plate: Slotted
  • Number Of Frets: 21
  • Nut Material: Real Bone
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4″
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl
  • Joint: Dovetail
  • Neck Meets Body: 12th Fret
  • Finish: Satin

Hardware

  • Finish: Nickel
  • Bridge: Bi-Level Indian Laurel
  • Saddle Material: Real Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage Style Open Gear
  • Pickguard: None

Electronics

  • Pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System with soundhole console

Miscellaneous

  • Strings Gauge: D’Addario EXP16
  • Case: AF30 FlexiCase

Additional information

Weight 22.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Alvarez

Alvarez is a respected acoustic guitar brand celebrated for its rich tone, quality craftsmanship, and excellent value. Founded in the 1960s and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Alvarez works closely with master luthiers to design instruments that balance traditional artistry with modern innovation. Their guitars are known for their warm resonance, responsive feel, and attention to detail, thanks to features like the Artist Series tonewoods and the proprietary FST2 bracing system. Favoured by players from folk and blues to contemporary acoustic styles, Alvarez guitars offer dependable performance and musical depth that continues to impress musicians around the world.

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Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

Electro-Acoustic Guitars

Electro-acoustic guitars combine the natural sound and feel of an acoustic guitar with built-in electronics for amplification. Fitted with pickups and preamp controls, they allow you to plug directly into an amp, PA system, or recording setup while retaining an acoustic character. They’re ideal for live performance, rehearsal, and home recording, offering volume control and tonal adjustment without relying solely on microphones. Electro-acoustic guitars suit players who want the warmth and responsiveness of an acoustic instrument with the flexibility to play amplified when needed.

Guitars

Guitars cover a wide range of instruments designed to suit different styles, techniques, and sounds, from acoustic and classical models to solid body, semi-hollow, and hollow electric designs. Factors like body shape, scale length, neck profile, string type, and pickups all influence how a guitar feels and responds, making each type suited to different players and musical approaches. Whether used for rhythm, lead, songwriting, or experimentation, guitars are expressive, versatile instruments that form the heart of countless genres and playing styles.

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Dreadnought

A dreadnought is a large-bodied acoustic guitar known for its powerful projection and strong low-end response. It delivers a full, bold sound with plenty of volume, making it well suited to strumming, flatpicking, and playing in band settings where clarity and punch are important.

Electro-Acoustic

Electro-acoustic guitars are acoustic instruments fitted with built-in pickups or microphones that allow them to be amplified or connected directly to a PA system or amplifier. They retain the natural acoustic tone and feel of a traditional acoustic guitar while adding the convenience of onboard electronics.

They are commonly used for live performance and recording, especially in situations where consistent volume and clarity are needed. Electro-acoustic guitars often include controls for volume and tone, and sometimes built-in tuners, making them a practical choice for gigging musicians who want an acoustic sound with modern flexibility.

Vintage Sunburst

Vintage Sunburst is a classic guitar finish that fades from a darker outer edge into a warm amber or lighter centre, highlighting the natural wood grain. It is strongly associated with traditional electric and acoustic guitars, offering a timeless look that reflects classic craftsmanship and heritage design.