What artists play Alvarez guitars?

Past and present Alvarez players include Joe Bonamassa, Bono, Johnny Cash, Crosby Stills & Nash, Ani DiFranco, Jerry Garcia, Sir Paul McCartney, Monte Montgomery, Carlos Santana, Josh Turner, Bob Weir, Thom Yorke, and many more. It gives us great pride to see such wonderful artists perform with Alvarez instruments.

Is Alvarez a good ukulele brand?

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ukulele! I’ve been a fan of Alvarez instruments since the 60’s and this Ukulele didn’t disappoint me, it’s has high quality workmanship with just the right amount of appointments. Played great right from the box with wonderful tone and playability.

Are all Alvarez guitars made in China?

While many of its models are produced in China, the top-tier Alvarez-Yairi instruments are handmade at the Yairi factory in Kani, Gifu-Japan, part of the legacy of Kazuo Yairi, the late master luthier. Every Alvarez guitar undergoes a full set up and inspection in their guitar shop in St. Louis, Missouri.

Which is better Alvarez or Yamaha?

The Alvarez has more brilliant trebles, the Yamaha has warmer, a bit fatter, trebles. The Alvarez is a bit louder. Because of the powerful basses and the brilliant trebles, I find the Alvarez slightly less balanced than the Yamaha, which has warm basses and warm trebles, although a fraction less powerful.

What are the 4 types of ukuleles?

There are many different sizes and shapes of ukuleles available. The most common sizes are soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Some manufacturers make other sizes and shapes, such as the smaller piccolo or sopranissimo models, bass ukuleles, banjo ukes, or the novelty pineapple shape (usually in soprano size).

Who makes guitars in Japan?

Other Japanese OEM Guitar Manufacturers

What kind of art does Elba Alvarez do?

Description: Textured painting on canvas in frame signed by the artist ARTIST: Elba AlvarezCONDITION: Very Good, some marks at the bottom along the frame DIMENSI…… Description: Four (4) mass produced posters, two (2) are duplicates.

What are the different types of Alvarez Guitars?

Back and side choices include Macassar Ebony, Walnut, Figured Acacia or Flamed Maple. All modes are wood bound, some offer a slim or standard bevel armrest and all models are cutaway acoustic electric fitted the fantastic LR Baggs StagePro Element

When did Elba Alvarez come to the US?

Elba Alvarez was born in Pedernales, Venezuela in 1944. At the age of 18 she went to Europe and studied in Paris. She came to the United States in 1968 carrying the ideas and visions which would fill her canvases with bold, striking colors.