Alvarez Artist Series AF30CE Folk/OM Acoustic-Electric

The Alvarez AF30CE is a standout performer in the Artist Series, offering the perfect balance of comfort and projection. This "Folk" or OM-sized guitar is built for players who prefer a more intimate body shape without sacrificing tonal depth. Featuring a Solid A Sitka Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides, the AF30CE delivers a warm, balanced, and responsive voice that excels in both fingerstyle and rhythmic strumming.

The Angkor Music Luthier Walkthrough

At Angkor Music, we believe every player deserves a guitar that plays perfectly from day one. Our full-time in-house luthier personally inspects and sets up every Alvarez AF30CE. We hand-check the real bone nut and saddle, adjust the neck relief, and ensure the string action is optimized for a smooth, buzz-free experience. This professional attention to detail is what sets our instruments apart from standard warehouse stock.

Exceptional Vibration: The Artist Series Build

The AF30CE is engineered to unlock the full potential of its solid soundboard. Alvarez uses hand-selected, quarter-sawn spruce, allowing the top to be cut slightly thinner. This allows the wood to "dance" more freely, producing significantly more vibration and a richer, more complex tone.

  • Solid A Sitka Spruce: Hand-selected for grain consistency and stiffness, ensuring your guitar's tone matures and improves as it ages.
  • FST2 Bracing System: An advanced scalloped X-brace design that shifts the focal point of the vibration, giving this smaller folk body surprisingly large projection.
  • Natural Material Construction: Unlike many guitars in this class that use plastic, the AF30CE features a real bone nut and saddle for maximum acoustic resonance.

Compact Comfort, Big Response

The Folk/OM shape is a favorite among songwriters and those who find large dreadnoughts cumbersome.

  • Ergonomic Folk Body: A tighter waist and slimmer depth make this guitar comfortable to hold for long sessions while maintaining a clear, balanced register.
  • Bi-Level Bridge: This signature Alvarez design increases string tension, ensuring that even the lightest touch results in an immediate, whispering response.
  • SYS250 Electronics: Equipped with a high-quality pickup and EQ system with an integrated tuner, making it stage-ready for any venue.

Specifications

Body Shape Folk / OM with Cutaway
Top Wood Solid A Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Electronics SYS250 EQ with Backlit Tuner
Nut & Saddle Genuine Bone
Bracing FST2 - Scalloped X

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Folk body size quieter than a Dreadnought?
While it has a smaller footprint, the AF30CE uses FST2 bracing to maximize projection. It offers a more "focused" sound with clearer note separation, which is often preferred for recording and fingerpicking.

What is the benefit of a "Techwood" fingerboard?
Techwood is a highly stable, engineered material that mimics the feel and tonal properties of Rosewood while being more resistant to environmental changes like humidity—perfect for the Australian climate.

Does Angkor Music check the electronics before shipping?
Yes. Part of our luthier's pre-pack checklist includes testing the SYS250 preamp, the integrated tuner, and the output jack to ensure you are stage-ready the moment you unbox.

SKU AF30CE
Brand Alvarez
Unit Of Measure ea

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