Alvarez Masterworks Parlor MP66e - Shadowburst with Gig Bag

Name: Alvarez Masterworks Parlor MP66e - Shadowburst with Gig Bag
Brand: Alvarez
SKU: 785417
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Alvarez Masterworks Parlor MP66e Shadowburst with Gig Bag

The Alvarez Masterworks Parlor MP66e: Mahogany Warmth in a Compact Package

All Solid Mahogany Tonewood Performance

The Alvarez Masterworks Parlor MP66e is a beautifully crafted all solid wood acoustic electric that delivers an expressive and mature voice well beyond its compact size. Built with a solid African mahogany top paired with solid African mahogany back and sides, this parlor offers a dry, woody character with exceptional note separation, warm mids and a quick, articulate response. Designed with Alvarez’s forward shifted FS6 scalloped bracing architecture, the MP66e feels alive in the hands. The lightly built top responds immediately to a delicate touch yet still projects with surprising volume. Fingerstyle players will appreciate the guitar’s sensitivity and dynamic range while flatpickers will enjoy its focused punch and controlled low end.

Compact Parlor Body with Premium Appointments

The parlor body shape gives the MP66e a comfortable and intimate playing experience that feels equally at home on the couch, in the studio or on stage. Its shorter 24 inch scale creates a relaxed string feel with effortless fretting and a naturally slinky response. The 12 fret neck joint enhances warmth and resonance while contributing to the instrument’s vintage inspired character. Premium appointments elevate the visual presentation throughout. Hand crafted Paua abalone purfling frames the body beautifully while premium mother of pearl inlays add tasteful refinement. East Indian rosewood is used for both the fingerboard and headstock overlay, and the bi level Indian rosewood bridge pairs perfectly with the guitar’s organic tonal palette.

ATR Processing and Resonant Voicing

Alvarez’s ATR process gives the MP66e an open and responsive character right out of the case. Through a specialized thermo curing process, excess moisture and impurities are removed from the wood, increasing stability while enhancing resonance and tonal maturity. The result is a guitar that feels broken in from day one with impressive clarity, balance and sustain. The all solid construction works in harmony with the ATR treatment to create a voice that is nuanced and sophisticated. Individual notes bloom naturally while chords remain articulate and complex. The MP66e has the kind of touch sensitivity and openness that encourages expressive playing and rewards subtle dynamics.

LR Baggs HiFi Electronics

Equipped with the LR Baggs HiFi pickup system, the MP66e translates its acoustic voice with remarkable realism and detail. The dual bridge plate sensor design captures the natural warmth and dynamics of the guitar without the compressed quality often associated with undersaddle systems. Plugged in, the tone remains organic, balanced and highly musical. The HiFi system also offers excellent feedback resistance and a studio quality preamp that delivers a smooth plug and play experience whether performing live or recording direct. This system complements the naturally resonant voice of the MP66e exceptionally well, preserving the nuance and articulation that make this guitar so compelling acoustically.