Overview
Brand name:
Product:
- acoustic guitars
Series name:
Dates of manufacture:
2001
Specifications (14)
General
| Binding | black and white binding |
| Finish colors | black finish, brown finish, natural finish |
| Finish effects | gloss finish, satin finish, transparent finish |
| Number of strings | 6 strings |
Body
| Body back material | mahogany body back |
| Body sides material | mahogany body sides |
| Body style | dreadnought-size body |
| Body top material | spruce body top |
| Pickguard material | black pickguard |
| Soundhole | round soundhole |
Neck
| Body fret | Neck joins body at 14th fret |
| Number of frets | 20 fret |
| Tuner layout | three-each-side |
Hardware
| Bridge | rosewood bridge |
Prices (4)
| Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $200 | good | Leah | |
| 2016 | $100.00 | good | ||
| 2001 | $100 | excellent | ||
| 2018 | $275 | good | David | Actually purchased the guitar, no case, in 2020 but the selection tool only goes up to 2018. Very pleased with the RD8 and would buy it again. |
Reviews (2)
ALVAREZ RD 8 reviewed by Anonymous
Anonymous
I have a RD 16 BR Alverez acoustic guitar.made in Indonesia. I can't find any others made in indonesia.sounds very nice.. solid construction.why is there no others that say Indonesia.. she's a good kisser..I'm not sorry ..! I'm in love with her.. thanks I give her a 10 .Dave
ALVAREZ RD 8 reviewed by Artisan Luthiers
Artisan Luthiers
This review is written from the perspective of value, specifically the typical investment of $200-300 for the levels of quality and playability.
The RD8 is an older model dreadnought acoustic guitar that is very well made. Unlike modern acoustic guitars made of laminated materials, this guitar is built with a natural finished spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a sleek mahogany neck. Adding to it's quality construction are a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The headstock is adorned with the distinctive Alvarez logo as a headstock overlay. Extra styling includes a pearl soundhole rosette, and black binding on the body and fingerboard.
The solid wood construction ages well and delivers a warm, rich tone. The neck shape and body size provide great playability for most adult players. This size guitar would be rather large and cumbersome for children or small-framed adults.
