ALVAREZ ADY1 (ANI DIFRANCO SIGNATURE)

  • Alvarez ADY1 Ani DiFranco model acoustic guitar
    Alvarez ADY1 Ani DiFranco model

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2005

In 2005 longtime Alvarez endorser Ani DiFranco, teamed up with Alvarez designers to create her own customized signature guitar, the ADY1G. She had previously played the Alvarez WY1 model for a number of years. The ADY1G features a Yairi direct coupled bridge and Alvarez System 600T MkII preamp electronics. The gold-colored top is complimented by a grey pick-guard suited to DiFranco's percussive playing technique. The ADY1 has a Canadian cedar top and extra deep mahogany body. When first introduced the ADY1G cost $2799.

Specifications (20)

Electronics

PreampSystem 600T MK II electronics

General

Finish colorsgold finish
Finish effectssatin finish
Made inJapan
Bindingblack binding
Number of strings6 strings

Body

Body back materialmahogany body back
Body shape featuressingle cutaway
Body sides materialmahogany body sides
Body stylefolk-style body
Body top materialcedar body top
Pickguard materialgrey pickguard

Neck

Body fretNeck joins body at 14th fret
Number of frets20 fret
Peghead (headstock)matching-finish headstock
Tuner layoutthree-each-side

Hardware

Bridgerosewood direct coupled bridge
Hardware colorgold hardware

Fretboard

Fingerboard materialebony fingerboard
Inlay at 12th fretdiagonal inlay at 12th fret

Prices (1)

DatePriceConditionNameComments
2005$2799newguitar-listList price

Reviews (1)

ALVAREZ YAIRI ADY1 ANI DIFRANCO SIGNATURE reviewed by Anonymous

5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Absolute great guitar! I’ve never had a problem with it and have been playing it for years. I love the quality of craftsmanship, and the looks are like no other, this is an incredibly rare bird.

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