Detail 01
Solid Sitka spruce top
Solid, not laminate — it opens up and gets louder over years of playing. Laminate tops don't.
Product detailSKU #1319721757910
AlvarezArtist Series AD60CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Dreadnought acoustic-electric with a solid Sitka spruce top and piezo pickup. A step up from laminate starters for players ready to gig.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Strummed rhythm in a band or open-mic setting
- Players moving up from an all-laminate first guitar
- Gigs where you need to plug in without miking the guitar
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fingerstyle players wanting a smaller, more balanced-sounding body
- Anyone bothered by dreadnought bulk when seated
- Left-handed players; this is a right-handed build
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.
Detail 02
Dreadnought body
Big square-shouldered shape pushing volume and low end. Cuts through a room; a big armful when seated.
Detail 03
Piezo pickup
Under-saddle sensor reads string vibration. Reliable and feedback-resistant live, with a slightly compressed, brittle plugged-in tone.
Detail 04
25.5" scale length
Longer string run means higher tension — firmer feel, more attack and headroom under a hard pick.
Detail 05
Mahogany neck
Stable and moderately dense, taking some edge off the spruce top's brightness.
Detail 06
20 frets, high-gloss finish
No cutaway access issue below the body join; gloss shows fingerprints and swirl marks more than satin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Piezo systems need a battery; check it before any gig
- 02Solid tops react to humidity — keep it cased with a humidifier in dry months
- 03Factory setup varies; budget for a truss rod and action adjustment
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between a solid top and a laminate top?
A solid top is one piece of wood that vibrates freely and improves tonally with age. Laminate is layered, more stable and cheaper, but it stays where it starts.
02Can I plug this into a PA?
Yes. The piezo pickup runs through a standard cable to a PA, acoustic amp, or DI box, no microphone needed.
03Is a dreadnought good for fingerpicking?
It works, but the body favors volume and low end over string-to-string balance. Smaller bodies suit fingerstyle better.
04Do I need to humidify it?
Yes, if you're in a dry climate or run winter heat. Solid tops crack and shrink at low humidity. A case humidifier at 45-55% is the fix.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Piezo
5 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6-string
- Scale Length
- 25.5
- Neck Shape
- Info
6 detailsBody & build
- Top Material
- A+ Solid Sitka Spruce Back &
- Color
- Natural
- Body Finish
- High Gloss
- Body Type
- Dreadnought
- Country of Origin
- China
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
