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The Alvarez RG260CESB Regent Series Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar is an innovative model that redefines what an affordable, quality instrument can be. With a cutaway Grand Auditorium body, slimmer mahogany neck and tonewood construction, the Grand Auditorium offers comfortable playability, robust tone and stage-ready electronics.

Cutaway Body Provides Easy Upper Fret Access

The Grand Auditorium's cutaway body shape provides comfortable access to higher frets for lead playing and intricate chording. Its tapered waist and rounded shoulders produce a balanced, focused tone with clear, ringing notes. The cutaway design also gives the instrument a stylish, modern appearance that will appeal to players of all skill levels.

Slim Neck Profile Suited for Beginners and Smaller Hands

Alvarez designed the Regent Series RG260CESB with beginner and intermediate players in mind. Its slimmer mahogany neck has a 1-11/16" nut width and low action for fast, comfortable playing. The neck's shallow profile helps new players properly position their hands and clearly fret chords and melodies. Seasoned players or those with smaller hands will also appreciate the Grand Auditorium's effortless playability.

Quality Tonewoods Produce Robust, Well-Balanced Tone

This Regent Series model's Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and scalloped bracing work together to produce a bold, balanced tone. The spruce top brings out bright, articulate highs while the mahogany body adds warmth and depth. Notes ring clearly and sustain well, allowing the instrument's full-bodied voice to shine through whether strumming chords or fingerpicking melodies.

Onboard Electronics for Acoustic or Plugged-In Performance

With the RG260CESB's SYS250 preamp and 3-band EQ, you have full control over your amplified tone. Easily adjust bass, midrange and treble levels to match the venue or mix well with other instruments. An onboard tuner also provides convenient tuning at the touch of a button. Whether performing for an intimate coffeehouse audience or on a large auditorium stage, the Grand Auditorium delivers the flexibility and quality of sound needed for any gig.

Alvarez RG260CESB Regent Series Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Gloss Sunburst
Alvarez RG260CESB Regent Series Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Gloss Sunburst
Alvarez RG260CESB Regent Series Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Gloss Sunburst

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  • Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides
  • Mahogany neck, dovetail neck joint, engineered rosewood (catalpa) fingerboard and bi-level bridge
  • Alvarez SYS250 pickup and EQ with onboard tuner
  • Satin finish

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Body
  • Body type: Grand Auditorium
  • Top wood: Sitka spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Nut width: 1-11/16"
  • Fingerboard: Engineered Rosewood (Catalpa)
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Bridge: Engineered rosewood
  • Saddle & nut: PPS synthetic bone
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Alvarez SYS250 pickup
  • EQ/Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Case: Sold separately

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

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4.75

8 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Great price .
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Best Uses
  1. Practicing8
  2. Jamming6
  3. Small Venues4
  4. Recording2
  5. School Bands1
Cons
  1. Flat Sound1
  2. Requires Constant Tuning1
  3. Didn't come with a gig bag1
  4. Electronics are weak in the lows.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Feel7
  2. Fun To Play6
  3. Good Audio6
  4. Stays In Tune5
  5. Consistent3

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • Yes

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    bySteven

    fromKansas City, MO

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Adjusting to new guitar. Fretboard a little different than other guitar

  • I'm really impressed.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    bySteven

    fromRandleman North Carolina

    I'm really impressed, no flaws, setup is good, not the best sounding guitar though, haven't plugged it up Usually guitars come basically the same, with cheap pickups, I can't believe they made a guitar this good, then put a plastic saddle on it, and poor quality of strings, I've been working on guitars for years, I'll put a bone saddle on it and some Martin Ma130 on it. And it should sound as good as any guitar up to $1,000 that you pull right off the shelf. I'll definitely buy another one if they sell don't go off, and if I sell some of my other guitars, and I'll definitely do the upgrades.

  • Yes

    4

    submitteda year ago

    byDavid

    fromStatesville, NC

    Practice...occasional gigging when I break a string playing out. This instrument sounds very much like a Taylor....not a lot of lows but the highs are there and it's got decent overtones for a 200.00 guitar. I'm running it through a fishman loudbox mini. You really need a decent preamp to get rid of the icy treble piezio quack. A decent preamp smooths this thing out and gives it a smooth warm sound. I run it through the preamp and then an older arion chorus....I like using the chorus pedal instead of the fishman amp chorus cause it seems to match the impedence the best with the preamp. I usually turn the chorusl off and run it straight through to get the impedence match. Use the amp chorus if I want some...can use either. Preamp - chorus - plug in amp. Turn down bass and treble a bit especially if your turning the volume up....good sound. Won't get any cheaper for a cutaway with electronics. Did have problem with the preamp today....took out the box and re plugged in the piezio. Worked after that. (It's a B band type chinese preamp I believe...the piezio has an 1/8" plug to the preamp.)

  • Very happy with my purchase!!!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byRich

    fromNashville TN

    I'm just a recreational player, for the last 40 years lol I played several guitars in store in a wide price range. I kept coming back to this one because I was so impressed with how it played. My second choice was over 3 times the price. I do recommend playing a guitar before purchasing! I am thoroughly impressed by this one!

  • I would buy this Guitar again and again!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byGerry

    fromPhilomath, Oregon

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I tried several guitars and kept coming back to the Alvarez. Great guitar, easy to play and really sings right out of the box. This is my second Alvarez. I recommend this to anyone.

  • Great price .

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byKerry

    fromLongview,Washington

    Every day playing at the house. Sounds very nice, very happy I made this purchase.

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  • submitted6 months ago

    asked byScott

    fromParrish, FL

    What size and brand of strings do they come with?

    What size and brand of strings do they come with?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The strings are not branded. 12 - 53

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJoe

    fromAppleton, WI

    What is the body depth of the RG260CESB Regent Series Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar. Is it dread, slim, or somewhere in-between?

    What is the body depth of the RG260CESB Regent Series Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar. Is it dread, slim, or somewhere in-between?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Alvarez RG260CESB is just a bit over 4" deep.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byCristobal

    fromELPaso, TX

    Where is this guitar made.

    Where is this guitar made.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    China

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byNone

    fromCranston Rhode Island

    Gig bag included?

    Gig bag included?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byNone

    fromCranston Rhode Island

    Gig bag included?

    Gig bag included?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 855-770-3373

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bySydney

    fromCA

    What are the dimensions? As in, the width and height of the guitar?

    What are the dimensions? As in, the width and height of the guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "https://alvarezguitars.com/guitar/rd26cesb/"

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byGabe

    fromDover,Nj

    Can this guitar get plugged into an amp?

    Can this guitar get plugged into an amp?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it can.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byKtm

    fromDripping Springs, TX

    There is no comment on your website regarding the overall condition of this guitar (Alvarez RG260cesb). Why is that?

    There is no comment on your website regarding the overall condition of this guitar (Alvarez RG260cesb). Why is that?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry. Your question is not clear. Please call us at 877 687 5403.