Detail 01
Acoustic-electric
Plays unplugged for practice, then runs straight to a PA or amp without miking.
Product detailSKU #1319721757811
AlvarezArtist Series AB60CE Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar Natural
folksinger songwriter
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Acoustic-electric bass with a cutaway and onboard preamp. For bassists who want an unplugged option that can still go direct to a PA.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic duo and singer-songwriter gigs where a rig is impractical
- Studio dates needing a rounder, woodier bass tone than electric
- Rehearsals and songwriting where you play without amplification
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud stages — acoustic bass bodies feed back and get buried
- Rock or metal players wanting punch and sustain from a solidbody
- Left-handed players; this is a right-handed instrument
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Onboard electronics
Preamp and controls on the upper bout let you set level and tone on stage without touching the amp.
Detail 03
Cutaway body
The scoop clears your hand for the top frets, useful for fills and melodic playing above the twelfth.
Detail 04
Rosewood fingerboard
Warmer, slightly softer attack — pairs with the natural thump of an acoustic bass body.
Detail 05
Hollow acoustic body
Notes are woody and decay faster than a solidbody. Good for support, less good for long sustain.
Detail 06
Right-handed
Built for right-hand play; the bracing and body contour won't work reversed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a battery for the preamp — check it before a gig, dead battery means no signal
- 02Unplugged volume won't compete with a strummed acoustic guitar or drums
- 03Acoustic bass strings are a specific gauge and length; confirm before reordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is it loud enough to play unplugged with other people?
Enough for quiet practice and writing. Against a strummed acoustic or any percussion you'll want to plug in — that's what the onboard preamp is for.
02Can I plug it into a regular bass amp?
Yes. It takes a standard cable to a bass amp, acoustic amp, or DI into a PA. Watch the volume — hollow bodies feed back sooner than solidbodies.
03Does it sound like an upright?
It's woodier and less sustained than an electric bass, but it's a fretted instrument with a much smaller body. Closer to an acoustic guitar's bass register than a double bass.
04Does it come with a case?
Confirm at checkout. Acoustic bass bodies are larger than guitar bodies, so a standard guitar gig bag will not fit.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
