Alvarez Artist Series AD60CE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Natural
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A solid Sitka spruce top with scalloped bracing gives this dreadnought a big, open voice, and LR Baggs electronics carry that same natural tone to the stage when you plug in.
Alvarez Artist Series AD60CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar
A solid Sitka spruce dreadnought with room-filling projection, easy upper-fret access, and LR Baggs electronics ready for any stage.
Who This Guitar Is For
The AD60CE is the guitar we point to when a player is ready to move past a beginner acoustic and wants something that genuinely sounds and feels like a step up. The solid A+ Sitka spruce top gives it the broad, open projection a dreadnought should have, and the African mahogany body keeps the voice full and grounded.
If you play out, even occasionally, this is a smart choice. The LR Baggs StagePro Bronze system with the Element pickup means you can plug into a PA or acoustic amp and get a natural sound without fuss, and the cutaway opens up the upper frets for leads and fills. It is equally at home for strummers, singer-songwriters, worship players, and anyone who wants one acoustic that covers the couch, the open mic, and the gig.
Key Highlights
- Solid A+ North American Sitka spruce top for bold projection and a response that opens up as you play
- FS6 forward-shifted, scalloped bracing voiced to draw clear bass and lively trebles from the dreadnought body
- LR Baggs StagePro Bronze preamp with Element under-saddle pickup for natural amplified tone
- Large backlit tuner, volume, bass, treble, and phase controls on a low-profile side-mounted panel
- Cutaway body for easy access to the upper frets
- Bone nut and saddle with a bi-level Indian laurel bridge for strong string energy and sustain
- Thin gloss top finish with semi-gloss back and sides, applied lightly to let the top vibrate freely
- Push-to-open battery box built into the end pin jack for quick battery changes
Why You'll Love It
Features
A solid A+ Sitka spruce top sits over African mahogany back and sides, braced with the Alvarez FS6 scalloped pattern. Bone nut and saddle, a bi-level bridge, and LR Baggs electronics round out a spec sheet that reads well above its price class.
Advantages
The solid top and scalloped bracing let the guitar respond to your touch, whether you are digging in with a pick or fingerpicking lightly. The bi-level bridge increases the string break angle over the saddle, adding to feel and response.
Benefits
You get a dreadnought that sounds full unplugged and stays natural plugged in, so one guitar covers practice, recording, and live playing. The built-in tuner and simple controls mean less time fiddling and more time playing.
Great Fit For
- Players upgrading from a first acoustic to a solid-top instrument
- Singer-songwriters who want a full strumming voice to sing over
- Open mic, coffeehouse, and small venue performers
- Worship team and church musicians who plug in every week
- Bluegrass and folk players who want dreadnought punch with cutaway access
- Home recording and everyday practice
Sound, Feel, and Use Case
Sound
Broad projection with clear, sonorous bass and lively trebles. The Sitka top delivers an open, powerful voice, while the mahogany body keeps the tone warm and focused.
Feel
A mahogany neck with an Indian laurel fingerboard, a 25.5" scale, and a 1.75" nut width give you a familiar, comfortable dreadnought feel. The cutaway lets your hand reach higher on the neck without a stretch.
Plugged In
The LR Baggs Element pickup and StagePro Bronze preamp are built for natural, organic amplified tone. Bass and treble controls help you shape your sound to the room, and the phase switch helps tame feedback at volume.
Specifications
From Our Shop to Your Hands
There is something about a good dreadnought that just makes you want to strum an open G and let it ring. The AD60CE has that in spades, and it is one of those guitars that tends to surprise people the first time they pick it up.
If you are picturing it on a stage, at a campfire, or leaning against the couch waiting for you, we would love to help you get there. Ask us anything about setup, sound, or whether it is the right fit for how you play. Call or text us at 814-371-5666. We are always happy to talk guitars.