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Description

The Alvarez MPA66 Masterworks Parlor acoustic guitar harkens back to a day before TV and radio, when home entertainment meant sitting together in the front room or parlor and making music. Guitars weren't so big back then, but big things do come in small packages with this retro-styled steel-string. Easy on the eyes with intricate details and easy to play with its comfortable action and compact body size, your Masterworks Parlor Guitar will quickly becomes the centerpiece to making music together at home or on the road.

The Alvarez MPA66 Masterworks Parlor acoustic guitar comes with an AFC30P Flexicase.
Alvarez MPA66 Masterworks Parlor Acoustic Guitar Shadow Burst
Alvarez MPA66 Masterworks Parlor Acoustic Guitar Shadow Burst
Alvarez MPA66 Masterworks Parlor Acoustic Guitar Shadow Burst

Features

  • Series: Alvarez Masterworks
  • Top Wood: Solid African Mahogany
  • Back & Sides: Wood Solid African Mahogany
  • Shape: Parlor
  • Neck: One-piece mahogany, 50/50 semi-gloss finish
  • Bracing System: FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X
  • Bridge: Bi-Level Rosewood
  • Inlays: Paua Abalone & Mother of Pearl
  • Purfling: 1.5 mm Paua Abalone
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood with 12th Abalone Fret Inlay
  • Headstock: Plate Rosewood
  • Nut & Saddle: Real Bone
  • Tuner: Premium Die-cast Gold with Ebony Buttons
  • Binding: Acacia Koa
  • Bridge Pins: Ebony
  • Strings: D'Addario EXP
  • Accessory: AFC30P Flexicase

Reviews

4.6

5 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing2
  2. Recording2
  3. Small Venues2
  4. Jamming1
  5. Fingerpicking1
Cons
  1. Requires Constant Tuning1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice2
  2. Experienced1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play3
  2. Good Feel3
  3. Good Audio2
  4. Stays In Tune2
  5. Consistent1

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • Beautiful and easy to play

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byJames T

    fromDes Moines, Iowa

    My only complaint is not with the guitar. In the description that it comes with a PC-1 Deluxe Hardshell case. However, Guitar Center shipped mine with a gig-bag. $100 difference.

  • Absolutely love this guitar

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byTom

    fromKnoxville, TN

    As someone in the early learning stages of guitar, I love this one. Its very easy to play, looks great and stays in tune.

  • Great tone and playability. Might need to replace the tuners

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byBob

    fromundisclosed

    I've had this guitar for about a week, and I've spent several hours getting acquainted. It has a punchy, crisp tone that I expect will improve as it ages. The mahogany top is a first for me, and seems to be a little brighter than another guitar I have with a cedar top. The guitar is comfortable to hold and to play thanks to the small body and shorter neck. As another reviewer may have said, the tuners seem to slip out of tune pretty easily, so I may end up upgrading them. Overall, I think this guitar is a great value for the money.

  • Nice parlor

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    bylawrence

    fromundisclosed

    Good looking little guitar, very comfortable to play. Minor set-up problems that can easily be fixed. It requires a light tough, but sounds very sweet. Good fingerstyle instrument. I'm really enjoying it so far!

  • Solid instrument but can benefit from some upgrades!

    4

    submitted10 years ago

    byBomber

    fromSummit County, Colorado

    Build quality fit, finish are excellent! The koa / abalone binding add to the natural beauty of the mahogany back/sides and the shadowburst top. Reference to tuning challenges are due to inferior tuners. I ordered and replaced them w/a set of Waverly Gold, ebony button tuners which fixed the tuning issue but gave the instrument the quality of tuners that the design, finish and vintage aura it deserved! Also replaced the gold strap buttons with ebony which completes the vintage vibe. Should have ordered the matching ebony bridge pin set w/abalone as the low e pin was found broken when I removed the strings for the tuner replacement! Overall, I am very pleased with the performance, playability and beauty of the guitar! I purchased this for a travel companion but find myself picking it up daily because it is so fun to play. I 2ould also state that is a better fingerpicking instrument or one that responds to a lighter touch with a pick!

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byKhanh

    fromHouston Texas

    Making this Alvarez guitar from Spain?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    No, China

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJonzown

    fromJacksonville Fl

    Please provide neck width at nut?

    Open Reply - Beau
    1.75"

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDoug

    fromSanta Monica, CA

    What is the nut width?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    1.75"

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byGreg

    fromSanta Ana, CA

    For the Alvarez MPA66 Masterworks Parlor Acoustic Guitar Shadow Burst... The web ad states in the Features: "PC-1 Deluxe Hardshell Case." Can you please confirm that the guitar does come with the PC-1 Deluxe Hardshell case? Thanks.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Accessory: PC-1 Deluxe Hardshell case

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byLarry

    fromMd

    what is the fretboard radius on this model? why are there several complaints about inferior tuners and the need to retune frequently?

    Open Reply -
    This could be upgraded to locking tuners to prevent that issue. Fretboard radius is 1.5mm