Alvarez described the Regulator series as follows in their 1992 catalog:

"The Regulator isn't any ordinary guitar, it uses a genuine solid Alder wood body to give it totally vintage sound.The only thing that you will find missing from its great "vintage" sound is the noise. The new EMG Select pickups use a special design that prevents the annoying hum inherent in most single coil guitars.

Also standard on all Alvarez Regulator models is a Bi-Fulcrum tremolo. The Bi—Fulcrum has two knife edges that support the tremolo instead of five or six like so many other vintage tremolo systems. This reduces friction and increases efficiency and accuracy.

Also totally astounding is the licensed Modulus Graphite neck on the Regulator Deluxe Graphite. Alvarez has re-designed the neck taper of the new Modulus neck. it's thinner and faster than ever. Without a doubt, this is the sweetest playing neck ever!

The Professional models feature a two single coil «one dual coil EMG pickup configuration. transparent finishes and a maple fingerboard. The Deluxe maple has a two dual one single coil EMG pickup system genuine gold plated hardware and a striking North American curly maple top. The Graphite Deluxe. has the same EMG pickup system and the awesome Modulus Neck. Outstanding!"