Alvarez Laureate Series LD70e Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric – Daybreak

The Alvarez Laureate LD70e Daybreak is a masterwork of acoustic engineering, representing the most premium dreadnought in the Alvarez catalog. This instrument utilizes a "bench-made" approach, where every internal component—from the bridge plate to the kerfing—is hand-selected for its structural and tonal integrity. Finished in the stunning Daybreak super-light burst, the LD70e combines a vintage 1930s aesthetic with contemporary projection and clarity.

Angkor Music Expert Analysis

The LD70e Dreadnought stands out due to its AAA Solid Sitka Spruce top, which is thickness-sanded slightly thinner than standard tops to heighten its dynamic response. By pairing this with hand-finished FS6 bracing, Alvarez has created a dreadnought that offers the massive "thump" you expect from the shape, but with the articulation and note separation usually reserved for smaller-bodied guitars. The LR Baggs HiFi system ensures that this sophisticated acoustic voice is translated perfectly through any PA or amplifier without the piezo "quack."

Premium Accessories Included

This Laureate Series instrument includes the high-performance AFC30 Flexi-Case, providing professional-grade protection for the road or the studio.

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Flagship Construction & Design

  • AAA Solid North American Sitka: Quartersawn and silked tops provide maximum stiffness-to-weight ratio for superior volume and sustain.
  • Solid East Indian Rosewood: Hand-selected, book-matched back and sides for deep, harmonically rich bass and crystalline highs.
  • Daybreak Gloss Finish: A flawless, ultra-thin clearcoat that allows the wood to vibrate freely while showcasing a subtle, vintage-inspired burst.
  • African Ebony Appointments: The bridge, fingerboard, and headstock plate are all cut from the finest black ebony for enhanced note articulation.
  • Laureate Single-Level Bridge: A traditional aesthetic choice that prioritizes a balanced, sweet tone and classic 1930s styling.

Specifications

Body Shape Dreadnought
Top Wood AAA Solid North American Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid East Indian Rosewood
Electronics LR Baggs HiFi (Dual Bridge Plate Sensors)
Bracing Hand-Finished FS6 (Forward Shifted)
Nut Width 44.45mm (1 3/4")
Scale Length 648mm (25 1/2")
Inlays Premium Blue Abalone

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Daybreak finish special?
Daybreak is a super-light burst unique to the Laureate series. It is applied under Alvarez’s thinnest-ever clearcoat, ensuring that the finish does not dampen the vibration of the AAA Spruce top, maintaining maximum acoustic volume.

How does the FS6 bracing affect the sound?
Forward-shifted bracing allows the top to vibrate more freely behind the bridge. By hand-sanding these braces, Alvarez reduces unnecessary weight, resulting in a guitar that is more responsive to a light touch while remaining powerful when strummed hard.

Is this guitar suitable for professional recording?
Yes. Between the AAA-grade solid woods and the LR Baggs HiFi system—which avoids the typical "compressed" sound of piezo pickups—the LD70e is specifically designed for high-fidelity stage and studio work.

SKU LD70EHFDB
Brand Alvarez
Shipping Weight 7.5000kg
Shipping Width 0.550m
Shipping Height 0.240m
Shipping Length 1.180m
Shipping Cubic 0.155760000m3
Unit Of Measure ea

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