Alvarez AEG99ce Armrest Shadowburst Artist Elite Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Experience the pinnacle of exotic wood craftsmanship with the AEG99ce - a breathtaking Artist Elite Grand Auditorium that showcases figured Acacia in stunning Shadowburst finish. The combination of warm cedar, exotic acacia, and a distinctive flamed maple armrest creates an instrument as visually spectacular as it is tonally exceptional.
Exotic Wood Masterpiece
The AEG99ce features a remarkable combination of premium tonewoods:
- Solid AA Western Red Cedar top - Warm, responsive, and intimate
- Figured Acacia back and sides - Exotic Hawaiian tonewood with stunning grain
- Rich, complex voice with exceptional clarity
- Visual beauty that makes each guitar unique
- A combination rarely found in production instruments
Double Shadowburst Beauty
This model features our Shadowburst finish on both top and back:
- Creates cohesive visual flow throughout the instrument
- Highlights the figured Acacia's natural patterns
- Allows wood grain to show through the burst
- Sophisticated aesthetic that photographs beautifully
- A true showpiece from every angle
Distinctive Flamed Maple Armrest
The slim flamed maple bevel adds both beauty and comfort:
- Striking visual contrast against the Shadowburst body
- Flamed figure creates dynamic visual interest
- Reduces arm fatigue during extended playing
- Slim profile specifically designed for Grand Auditoriums
- A unique touch that sets this model apart
The Acacia Advantage
Figured Acacia brings exceptional qualities:
- Similar tonal properties to koa
- Bright, focused projection with warm undertones
- Excellent note separation and clarity
- Stunning visual grain patterns
- Each guitar features unique figuring
Cedar & Acacia Synergy
This tonewood pairing creates magic:
- Cedar's warmth balanced by Acacia's clarity
- Immediate response perfect for fingerstyle
- Complex overtones that evolve with playing
- Darker trebles with crystalline definition
- A voice that's both intimate and projecting
Artist Elite Excellence
Every detail reflects premium craftsmanship:
- FS6 forward-shifted bracing for enhanced vibration
- Cutaway design for complete fretboard access
- East Indian Rosewood fingerboard
- Bi-level Indian Rosewood bridge
- Mother of Pearl and Acrylic inlays
Professional Electronics
The LR Baggs StagePro Bronze captures every nuance:
- Renowned Element under-saddle pickup
- Translates the exotic wood combination perfectly
- Side-mounted controls with large backlit tuner
- Volume, bass, treble, and phase adjustment
- Professional performance capability
Grand Auditorium Perfection
The body shape offers ideal versatility:
- Comfortable for all playing styles
- Balanced response across frequencies
- Perfect for both fingerstyle and strumming
- Engaging playing experience
- The most versatile body shape
ATR™ Technology
Experience mature tone immediately:
- Advanced wood treatment process
- Simulates years of natural aging
- Enhanced stability and response
- Superior clarity and projection
- Sophisticated voicing from day one
Visual & Sonic Masterpiece
The AEG99ce represents:
- The height of exotic wood selection
- Masterful finish application
- Unique armrest design element
- Professional performance features
- An instrument that stands apart
Premium Appointments
- African Mahogany neck
- Chrome closed-gear tuners
- Real bone nut and saddle
- PPS Synthetic Bone bridge pins
- D'Addario XTAPB1253 strings
- Flawless, thinly applied gloss finish
Specifications
- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
- Top: Solid AA Western Red Cedar (Shadowburst Gloss)
- Back & Sides: Figured Acacia (Shadowburst Gloss)
- Armrest: Slim Flamed Maple Bevel
- Electronics: LR Baggs StagePro Bronze
- Scale Length: 648mm (25 1/2")
Your Exotic Elite Awaits
The AEG99ce Armrest Shadowburst represents the absolute pinnacle of Artist Elite design - combining exotic woods, stunning aesthetics, and innovative comfort features. The figured Acacia's visual beauty matched with cedar's tonal warmth creates an instrument that captivates both the eyes and ears. Add the distinctive flamed maple armrest and comprehensive Shadowburst finish, and you have a guitar that makes a statement before you even play a note.
Experience the extraordinary - where exotic woods, innovative design, and masterful craftsmanship converge in the incomparable AEG99ce.