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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.
The Alvarez Laureate LD70e is a modern dreadnought that delivers strong projection, warmth, and a balanced tonal response. Its spruce top and rosewood body provide clear highs, rich overtones, and a full low end, while the forward-shifted bracing helps the guitar feel open and responsive. The soft V neck profile and ebony fingerboard offer a comfortable, smooth playing experience. Equipped with an L.R. Baggs soundhole-mounted system, it’s ready for live use while maintaining a natural acoustic character. Bold, articulate, and versatile, this LD70e offers a rich voice that works well across a variety of playing styles.
Body type: Dreadnought
Top wood: Spruce
Back & sides: Rosewood
Bracing pattern: Forward shifted pattern
Body finish: Gloss
Color: Daybreak
Neck shape: Soft V
Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
Fingerboard: Ebony
Neck wood: Mahogany
Scale length: 25.5"
Number of frets: 21
Bridge: Ebony
Saddle & nut: Bone
Pickup/preamp: L.R. Baggs Soundhole mounted preamp
EQ/Tuner: 2-band
Tuning machines: Open-gear
Orientation: Right Handed
Number of strings: 6
Case: Gig Bag
Weight: 5lbs 3oz
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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