Alvarez Artist Elite AEG99CE Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric

The Alvarez AEG99CE is a masterclass in modern acoustic design, blending exotic aesthetics with a highly responsive tonal profile. Featuring a Solid AA North Western Red Cedar top paired with Figured Acacia back and sides, this Grand Auditorium offers a lush, harmonically rich voice that rewards a delicate touch and expressive fingerstyle playing. The striking Shadowburst gloss finish and slim Flamed Maple bevel armrest elevate this instrument into the realm of custom-style boutique guitars.

The Angkor Music Advantage: Professional Luthier Setup

Unlike standard "box-shifter" retailers, every Alvarez AEG99CE at Angkor Music undergoes a rigorous inspection and professional setup by our full-time in-house luthier. We optimize the string height (action), check the nut slots, and ensure the fretwork is perfectly leveled. This ensures that your guitar arrives play-ready, offering the smoothest possible experience across the entire African Mahogany neck.

Acoustic Excellence through ATR™ Technology

Alvarez achieves a mature, "broken-in" sound through their Advanced Tonal Response (ATR™) curing. This oxygen-controlled vacuum process removes moisture and natural volatiles from the Cedar top, mimicking the molecular structure of wood that has seasoned for decades.

  • Solid AA Western Red Cedar: Provides an immediate, warm response with excellent clarity and note separation.
  • FS6 Forward Shifted Bracing: By moving the "X" bracing closer to the soundhole, the soundboard is allowed to vibrate more freely, resulting in increased volume and resonance.
  • Advanced Stability: The ATR™ process makes the tonewood significantly more resilient to the humidity fluctuations common in the Australian climate.

Premium Appointments & Ergonomics

The Grand Auditorium body shape is the ultimate all-rounder, offering more projection than a parlor while remaining more comfortable than a dreadnought.

  • Slim Flamed Maple Bevel: This ergonomic armrest reduces pressure on your forearm, allowing for extended playing sessions without fatigue.
  • Bi-Level Rosewood Bridge: A signature Alvarez design that increases string break-angle over the bone saddle, maximizing energy transfer to the top.
  • Component Quality: Featuring real Bone nut and saddles, East Indian Rosewood fingerboard, and D'Addario XT strings for premium longevity and tone.

Stage-Ready LR Baggs Electronics

For the performing professional, the AEG99CE features the LR Baggs StagePro Bronze system, a low-profile side-mounted preamp that doesn't compromise the guitar's structural integrity.

  • Element Under-Saddle Pickup: Captures the true acoustic essence of the Cedar and Acacia pairing without the "quack" of inferior piezo systems.
  • Comprehensive Control: Includes a high-definition backlit tuner, 3-band EQ (Bass/Treble), Volume, and Phase control for managing feedback in live environments.
  • Practical Design: A unique end-pin jack battery compartment allows for tool-free battery changes in seconds.

Specifications

Body Shape Grand Auditorium (Cutaway)
Top Wood Solid AA Western Red Cedar (ATR Cured)
Body Wood Figured Acacia
Armrest Bevel Slim Flamed Maple
Electronics LR Baggs StagePro Bronze
Nut/Saddle Genuine Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I choose a Cedar top over Spruce?
Cedar is known for its warmth and "sweetness." It requires less energy to vibrate than Spruce, making it the perfect choice for fingerstyle players or those with a lighter touch who want a mature sound immediately.

How is the AEG99CE set up by Angkor Music?
Our in-house luthier adjusts the truss rod, nut slots, and bridge saddle to professional tolerances. We ensure the playability meets the high standards required for professional performance before it leaves our shop.

What is the benefit of the Figured Acacia back?
Acacia provides a tonal middle ground between the brightness of Koa and the warmth of Mahogany, paired with a stunning visual grain that makes every AEG99CE unique.

SKU AEG99CESPBARSHB
Brand Alvarez
Unit Of Measure ea

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