{"product_id":"mp60e_shadowburst","title":"Alvarez MP60e Masterworks Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shadowburst","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBig Voice in a Small Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParlor guitars have a reputation for being quiet and polite. The Alvarez MP60e Masterworks didn't get that memo. Built entirely from solid tonewoods — AAA Sitka spruce on top, African mahogany on the back and sides — this compact parlor delivers a focused, articulate voice that punches well above its body size. Whether you're curled up on a couch running through fingerpicking patterns or miked up in a recording session, the MP60e responds to every nuance of your touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shadowburst gloss finish fades from deep amber at the edges to a warm natural center, drawing out the figure of that AAA spruce top in a way that makes it hard to put down. Premium paua abalone body purfling catches the light with an iridescent shimmer, and a slotted headstock nods to the parlor's vintage roots without feeling like a costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of guitar that players reach for when they want tone that feels earned, not manufactured. It suits fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and anyone who appreciates a smaller body that doesn't compromise on projection or character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAll-Solid Tonewoods, Built to Last\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlvarez's Masterworks line is built on a straightforward premise: solid wood sounds better, and the details matter. The AAA Sitka spruce top brings the bright, articulate clarity that spruce is known for, with the added headroom that comes from top-grade wood selection. African mahogany back and sides contribute warm midrange presence and a focused low-end response that keeps things from getting muddy in a smaller body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlvarez's proprietary FS6 bracing system is a forward-shifted, scalloped X-brace that positions the main braces slightly toward the soundhole, freeing up more of the lower bout to vibrate. That means more volume and better bass response than you'd typically expect from a parlor. The spruce bracing itself also adds rigidity without sacrificing resonance. Over time, all-solid construction opens up and matures — a guitar like this only gets better with years of regular playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Neck That Plays as Good as It Looks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe African mahogany neck on the MP60e uses what Alvarez calls a hybrid soft \"V\" to \"C\" profile — it starts with a vintage-inspired V contour at the nut and transitions into a rounder, more modern C shape as you move up the neck. In practice, this means your thumb finds natural anchor points in open-position chords while higher frets stay comfortable for single-note work. Paired with an East Indian rosewood fingerboard and a 24-inch scale length, the MP60e has an easy, comfortable feel that works well for extended sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut width comes in at 1.75 inches — roomy enough for fingerstyle players who want clear note separation between strings, but not so wide that chord shapes become a stretch. The bone nut and saddle are cut for precise intonation and clean open-string resonance. Premium open-gear tuners keep things in tune reliably without adding unnecessary bulk to that elegant slotted headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLR Baggs HiFi Electronics — Plug In Without Apology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcoustic-electric guitars can be hit or miss when it comes to amplified tone, but the LR Baggs HiFi system is one of the more thoughtfully designed pickup solutions available. It uses dual bridge plate sensors rather than a traditional undersaddle transducer, which means it captures vibration from a larger area of the soundboard for a more natural, balanced sound. Onboard volume and tone controls let you dial in your amplified sound without leaving the stage for the soundboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HiFi system also features a closed-sensor design for excellent feedback resistance — useful for anyone playing in louder stage environments where feedback can be a real concern. Whether you're playing through a PA at an open mic or tracking directly into a DAW, you get a tone that actually represents what the guitar sounds like in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid AAA Sitka spruce with Shadowburst gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid African mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e FS6 forward-shifted scalloped X-brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e African mahogany with hybrid soft \"V\" to \"C\" profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Indian rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\" (610mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75\" (44.45mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e LR Baggs HiFi — dual bridge plate sensors with onboard volume and tone controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bi-level Indian rosewood with ebony bridge pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium open-gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurfling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-inlaid paua abalone body purfling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parlor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alvarez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e MP60e Masterworks Parlor Shadowburst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e MP60ESHADOWBURST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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