Alvarez Artist Elite AED90CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric

The Alvarez AED90CE is a formidable dreadnought designed for players who demand a "big" voice with a sophisticated aesthetic. By combining a Solid AA North American Sitka Spruce top with a striking Macassar Ebony body, this guitar achieves immense volume and a powerful low-end, balanced perfectly by shimmering, crystal-clear trebles. It is an instrument of great character, radiating quality through its exotic tonewoods and premium appointments.

The Angkor Music Luthier Guarantee

At Angkor Music, we don't just ship boxes. Every Alvarez AED90CE is unboxed and put through our professional workshop for a complete luthier setup. Our full-time luthier inspects the fretwork, adjusts the neck relief, and fine-tunes the bone nut and saddle heights. This ensures that the high-end "custom vibe" of the Artist Elite series is matched by effortless playability the moment you pick it up.

Advanced Tonal Response (ATR™) & Build Quality

The AED90CE sounds like a vintage instrument from day one thanks to Alvarez’s ATR™ (Advanced Tonal Response) curing. This thermo-kiln drying process stabilizes the spruce top and removes sap and volatiles, resulting in a more resonant, open, and sophisticated voice that typically takes decades to achieve naturally.

  • Solid AA Sitka Spruce Top: Independently graded for optimal strength and vibration, ensuring a wide dynamic range.
  • FS6 Forward Shifted Bracing: Maximizes the soundboard area to heighten vibration, delivering a more engaging and responsive playing experience.
  • Stability for Australian Climates: The ATR™ process makes the wood significantly more resilient to the humidity shifts found in our local environment.

Exotic Macassar Ebony & Professional Ergonomics

Part of the Artist Elite series, this model is built with premium materials that offer both visual and sonic luxury.

  • Macassar Ebony Back & Sides: A dense, exotic tonewood that provides a robust bass response and a visually stunning grain profile.
  • Ebony Bevel Armrest: A thicker, ergonomic bevel designed specifically for the Dreadnought shape to provide a more comfortable resting position for the forearm.
  • Bi-Level Rosewood Bridge: Deepens the string break angle to improve sustain and note clarity.

Stage-Ready LR Baggs StagePro Bronze

Equipped with professional electronics, the AED90CE is ready for the studio or the stadium.

  • LR Baggs Element Pickup: Features a high-fidelity under-saddle transducer that mirrors the guitar’s actual acoustic movement.
  • Side-Mounted Control: Includes a large backlit tuner, 3-band EQ, Volume, and Phase controls to eliminate stage feedback.
  • End-Pin Battery Compartment: A practical, push-to-open battery box built into the jack for fast, tool-free changes.

Specifications

Body Shape Dreadnought (Cutaway)
Top Wood Solid AA Sitka Spruce (ATR™ Cured)
Back & Sides Macassar Ebony
Electronics LR Baggs StagePro Bronze w/ Tuner
Nut & Saddle Genuine Bone
Bridge Bi-Level East Indian Rosewood

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of the Macassar Ebony back and sides?
Macassar Ebony is denser than traditional Mahogany, offering a sound that has more "punch" and low-end definition, similar to Rosewood but with its own unique harmonic complexity.

How does the setup process at Angkor Music work?
Our in-house luthier follows a detailed walkthrough checklist. This involves checking every fret for level and polish, adjusting the action to be comfortable for most styles, and ensuring the electronics are functioning perfectly.

Is the ATR™ top more stable?
Yes. By removing sap and volatiles during the vacuum curing process, the wood becomes much less reactive to changes in temperature and humidity, making it a reliable choice for touring musicians.

SKU AED90CESPBAR
Brand Alvarez
Unit Of Measure ea

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