ALVAREZ 2551 ROSEWOOD 12-String

  • Alvarez 2551 12 string

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ALVAREZ stopped making the 2551 Rosewood 12-String around 1997. This Asian made dreadnought had a solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides. The headstock had the double "A" Alvarez logo.

Specifications (22)

General

Binding5-stripe body-binding, neck binding
Finish colorsnatural finish
Number of strings12 strings
Scale length25.5 inches scale-length

Body

Body back materialrosewood body back
Body sides materialrosewood body sides
Body styledreadnought-size body
Body top materialspruce body top
Soundhole rosetteabalone rosette
Soundholeround soundhole

Neck

Body fretNeck joins body at 14th fret
Neck jointset neck
Neck materialmahogany neck
Neck width1.875 inches wide at nut
Number of frets20 fret
Peghead (headstock)bound headstock
Tuner layoutsix-per-side tuners

Hardware

Bridge pinswhite with black dot pins
Bridgerosewood bridge

Fretboard

Fingerboard inlay materialpearl fingerboard inlay material
Fingerboard materialrosewood fingerboard
Fingerboard position markersdiamond fingerboard position markers

Prices (3)

DatePriceConditionNameComments
2016$300goodSteveWonderful guitar! Brighter than the Martin 12 that was brand new and easier to play. Mine came from guitar center. Get one if you can find one.
2016$300goodSteveWonderful guitar! Brighter than the Martin 12 that was brand new and easier to play than the Martin. Mine came from guitar center. Get one if you can find one.
2016$75goodJohnnySpent alot of time restoring and cleaning

Reviews (1)

ALVAREZ 2551 ROSEWOOD 12-String reviewed by rrod

5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
i have one as well lv it wondering bout the medium string think ill try it wish me luck

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2 Comments

Alvarez 2551-12 Rosewood.

I own it, and play it professionally. It was a 1997 Model, and plays beautifully. I have recorded with it, and use Medium gauge D'Addario strings. There isn't another 12 string anywhere like this one.

1997 Alvarez 2551

I own one and it has a beautiful tone with amazing sustain. I upgraded the guitar with bone nut, saddle and bridge pins and it makes a positive difference to the tone. It's also easy to play, unlike so many 12 string guitars. Built to last. If you see one for sale buy it, you won't find a better 12 string guitar, unless your willing to spend thousands of dollars.