{"product_id":"alvarez-ag60-8-string-artist-series-ag608ceshb-parent","title":"Alvarez Artist AG60ce 8-String Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Shadowburst","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive shimmer of a 12-string guitar is unique, yet the added tension and wider nut width can pose challenges for many musicians. The Alvarez 8-string Grand Auditorium offers the rich, layered sound reminiscent of a 12-string while maintaining reduced string tension and a conventional neck and nut width for enhanced playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alvarez AG60ce features doubled G (3rd) and D (4th) strings, delivering remarkable 12-string-like shimmer by incorporating just these two octaves. This design enhances musical creativity and adds depth and character to fingerpicking with its rich octave tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AG60ce 8-string Grand Auditorium delivers an open, resonant tone with immediate responsiveness. Expertly crafted, it features a flawless deep shine and a thin poly Shadowburst finish atop a North American Sitka spruce top. The cutaway design ensures effortless upper-fret access. Equipped with the LR Baggs StagePro Bronze system, a compact side-mounted EQ with the acclaimed LR Baggs Element under-saddle pickup, this setup includes a large backlit tuner, volume, bass, treble controls, and phase switch. The battery compartment is conveniently integrated into the endpin jack, allowing easy replacement with a simple push-to-open mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alvarez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50748376285482,"sku":"AG608CESHB","price":629.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tarpley-media.myshopify.com\/products\/alvarez-ag60-8-string-artist-series-ag608ceshb-parent","provider":"Tarpley Media","version":"1.0","type":"link"}