Alvarez AEG80ce Armrest Artist Elite Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Discover the perfect fusion of stunning aesthetics and exceptional tone with the AEG80ce - a beautifully developed Grand Auditorium that captivates both visually and sonically. The light blonde spruce and flamed maple combination framed with ebony creates a classy, minimal aesthetic, while the robust voice with shimmering trebles delivers the versatility today's players demand.

Striking Blonde Beauty

The AEG80ce's visual appeal is undeniable:

• Light blonde Sitka spruce top paired with flamed maple back and sides
• Natural flame patterns create unique visual depth
• Ebony binding frames the light woods dramatically
• Minimal styling for timeless, classy elegance
• A guitar that looks as beautiful as it sounds

The Maple Advantage

The flamed maple back and sides bring distinctive tonal qualities:

• Shimmering, crystalline trebles
• Quick, instant response to every note
• Focused projection with excellent clarity
• Bright, articulate voice that records beautifully
• Perfect complement to the AA Sitka spruce top

Artist Elite Comfort

The slim ebony bevel armrest enhances playability:

• Specifically designed slim profile for Grand Auditoriums
• Striking visual contrast against blonde woods
• Reduces arm fatigue during long sessions
• Adds sophisticated custom aesthetic
• Premium comfort meets stunning design

Robust & Responsive Voice

This Grand Auditorium delivers exceptional performance:

• Robust voice with impressive projection
• Plenty of low-end despite the maple construction
• Instant response to playing dynamics
• Perfect balance across all frequencies
• Versatile tone suitable for any genre

Professional Features

Every detail reflects Artist Elite quality:

• Cutaway design for complete fretboard access
• Maple neck - unusual choice for enhanced brightness
• East Indian Rosewood fingerboard - Smooth playability
• Bi-level Indian Rosewood bridge - Optimal string angle
• Mother of Pearl and Acrylic inlays - Elegant accents

Stage-Ready Electronics

The LR Baggs StagePro Bronze ensures professional amplification:

• Renowned Element under-saddle pickup
• Captures the guitar's natural brightness
• Side-mounted controls with large backlit tuner
• Volume, bass, treble, and phase adjustment
• Easy-access battery compartment

The Grand Auditorium Sweet Spot

This body shape offers ideal versatility:

• More intimate than a dreadnought
• Fuller than smaller bodies
• Comfortable for all playing positions
• Excellent for both fingerstyle and strumming
• The perfect all-around instrument

ATR™ Technology

Experience the benefits of Advanced Tonal Response:

• Simulates years of natural wood aging
• Creates mature, sophisticated tone
• Enhanced stability and resilience
• Superior clarity and note separation
• Louder, more open sound from day one

Unique Tonal Character

The spruce/maple combination creates:

• Bright, articulate voice with piano-like clarity
• Excellent string-to-string separation
• Perfect for cutting through a mix
• Ideal for contemporary styles
• Stunning unplugged or amplified

Premium Appointments

• Chrome closed-gear tuners
• Real bone nut and saddle
• PPS Synthetic Bone bridge pins
• East Indian Rosewood headstock veneer
• D'Addario XTAPB1253 strings
• Flawless gloss finish, thinly applied

Perfect For

• Contemporary players seeking modern tone
• Recording artists who need clarity and definition
• Performers wanting visual and sonic impact
• Fingerstyle players appreciating the quick response
• Anyone seeking a versatile, beautiful instrument

Specifications

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
• Top: Solid AA Sitka Spruce (Natural Gloss)
• Back & Sides: Flamed Maple (Natural Gloss)
• Neck: Maple
• Armrest: Slim Ebony Bevel
• Electronics: LR Baggs StagePro Bronze
• Scale Length: 648mm (25 1/2")

Your Elegant Elite Companion

The AEG80ce Armrest stands out in the Artist Elite lineup with its distinctive blonde beauty and bright, responsive voice. The combination of premium tonewoods, elegant minimal styling, and thoughtful comfort features creates an instrument that's as much a visual statement as it is a musical powerhouse. This is a guitar for players who appreciate both aesthetics and exceptional tone.

Experience the Artist Elite difference - where stunning beauty meets brilliant tone in the incomparable AEG80ce.