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Description

The Alvarez MF516 Folk OM acoustic guitar is a testament to Alvarez's dedication to creating exceptional instruments that inspire musicians of all levels. This all-solid wood guitar boasts a masterfully crafted sapele top, back and sides, delivering a rich, balanced tone with exceptional clarity and projection. The OM body style provides a comfortable playing experience and a versatile voice that is well suited for a wide range of musical styles and playing techniques. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your musical journey, the Alvarez MF516 is a guitar that will resonate with your soul.

All-Solid Sapele Construction

The MF516's all-solid sapele construction is a testament to its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Sapele is a tonewood known for its balanced tonal characteristics, offering a warm low-end response, a clear and present midrange, and a smooth, articulate top end. This makes the MF516 an incredibly versatile instrument, capable of handling everything from delicate fingerstyle passages to powerful strumming.

OM Body Style for Comfort and Versatility

The MF516's OM (Orchestra Model) body style is a classic choice for players who value comfort and versatility. The OM's smaller size makes it comfortable to hold and play for extended periods, while its balanced tone and projection make it suitable for a wide range of musical styles and playing techniques. Whether you're a fingerstyle player, a flatpicker or a singer-songwriter, the MF516's OM body style will inspire you to create your best music.

Forward-Shifted Scalloped Bracing

The MF516 features Alvarez's innovative forward-shifted scalloped bracing system, which enhances the guitar's overall resonance and responsiveness. This bracing pattern allows the top to vibrate more freely, resulting in a louder and more dynamic sound with improved sustain. The forward-shifted design also contributes to the guitar's balanced tonal response and projection.

Premium Components and Flawless Finish

The MF516 is adorned with premium components that enhance its performance and aesthetics. The rosewood fingerboard and bi-level bridge provide a smooth and comfortable playing surface, while the bone nut and saddle contribute to the guitar's exceptional tone and sustain. The tortoiseshell binding adds a touch of elegance, and the natural finish showcases the beauty of the sapele wood. The MF516 is a guitar that is as visually stunning as it is sonically pleasing.

A Perfect Guitar for Players of all Levels

The Alvarez MF516 Folk OM acoustic guitar is a versatile and inspiring instrument that is perfect for players of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your musical journey, the MF516 offers exceptional tone, playability and value. With its all-solid sapele construction, comfortable OM body style and premium components, the MF516 is a guitar that will resonate with your soul and inspire you to create your best music.

Alvarez MF516 Folk OM Acoustic Guitar Natural
Alvarez MF516 Folk OM Acoustic Guitar Natural
Alvarez MF516 Folk OM Acoustic Guitar Natural

Features

  • All-solid sapele top, back and sides
  • OM body style
  • Forward-shifted scalloped bracing
  • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
  • Bone nut and saddle
  • Tortoiseshell binding
  • Natural finish

Specs

Body
  • Top: Solid sapele
  • Back & Sides: Solid sapele
  • Finish: Natural, thin clear-coat
Neck
  • Scale length: 24-13/16" (630 mm)
  • Nut width: 1-3/4"
  • Bracing: FS6 forward-shifted scalloped bracing
Hardware
  • Bridge: Bi-level rosewood
  • Nut & Saddle: Bone
Other
  • Case: Sold separately

Warranty

Nontransferable limited lifetime warranty on guitars.
Check with manufacturer for specific parts and labor warranty.

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This is a High Quality Instrument
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  1. Practicing3
  2. Recording3
  3. Jamming2
  4. Small Venues2
  5. writing songs1
Cons
  1. feels a little heavy deserves respect1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Novice2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play5
  2. Good Audio5
  3. Good Feel5
  4. Stays In Tune4
  5. Consistent3

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • Minor finish issues but amazing guitar

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byChris

    fromMinnesota

    A little extra epoxy where fretboard and top of guitar meet. Finish is a beautiful glossy color and tortoise binding looks excellent. Minor fret buzz when it arrived, but 1/4 turn or less of the truss rod solved this. Very resonant guitar, it "sings" vs cheaper guitars. Body shape and neck are both comfortable. If you want a solid wood smallish guitar that's still a full size guitar this is hard to beat unless you need a pickup. The cost to put one in still puts this under its other solid wood competition.

  • This is a High Quality Instrument

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byKeith

    fromSW Florida

    I own several expensive, big-name guitars, but for some time I've wanted to purchase a more modestly-priced Alvarez guitar for sentimental reasons, as my first quality guitar was an Alvarez. I played this guitar in the store and immediately knew this was the one. The tone, punch, solid wood construction, quality of the build, bone nut and saddle all evidence that this is a much better guitar than its price would suggest. Additionally, I prefer sapele over mahogany as a tonewood, because it has the mid-range focus with slightly more treble, lower end, and clarity. Honestly, I love playing this guitar, and, because of the solid wood construction, it will continue to sound better over the years.

  • Your on the market for a all solid guitar this one is simply

    5

    submitted5 months ago

    byDIEGO

    fromCOCONUT CREEK, FL

    Came in interested in a new acoustic guitar. Tried some taylors and martins while this guitar was hanging up high and it was whispering to me definetly caught my eye. So finally i asked asales person for some help getting it down. Its was better balanced weight then the taylor guitars not to mention its all solid. The setup out the box was perfect 2mm at the 17th fret. It was super resonant you can feel the top and back vibrating with a great rounded mid tones wfrom bass notes to a bright shimmer. every detail was perfect the bracing work on the inside is one of a guitar 3x 4x the price. Bone nut and Bone saddle. The only inperfection was two frets on the trebble side are a tiny bit sharp,

  • l finally found my prize possession

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    byRon

    fromMichigan

    lm stopping the madness with this guitar no hype just a basic tool that does the job the neck plays Makes me want to do leads Soild build l like the folk size the most looking forward to beating if up for the rest of my life Lord Willing l will put in a pick up and its easy on the eyes every one l show it to liks it

  • Superior Solid Wood Tone

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    byMike

    fromLogansport, Indiana

    Tonally superior to any of the entry level (Regent and Artist series) guitars that I own. Even non-guitar people in my family can hear the difference. My first solid wood guitar but definitely won't be my last. Would certainly buy again.

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