There is a natural warmth to a 12-fret 000 that draws players in, and the Alvarez Laureate Series LT60e Sunset Sitka/Mahogany OOO Guitar captures that character beautifully. Built with an AAA solid North American Sitka spruce top and solid African mahogany back and sides, this model blends clarity and focus with a relaxed, vintage-inspired feel. The Sunset gloss top paired with natural gloss mahogany gives it a refined, classic look, while ivoroid binding and premium abalone inlays add tasteful detail without distracting from the instrument itself.

In use, the LT60e offers a balanced, intimate voice that feels responsive and controlled. The Sitka top provides clear articulation and headroom, while the mahogany body keeps the sound centered and warm, making it especially well suited for fingerstyle, light strumming, and vocal accompaniment. The 12-fret design shifts the bridge placement for a fuller low end and a more connected feel under the hands, and Alvarez’s FS6 bracing keeps the response lively and musical without ever feeling stiff.

The playing experience is smooth and confidence-inspiring. A comfortable 1 3/4 inch nut width, African mahogany neck, and ebony fingerboard create a familiar platform that works across styles. Bone nut and saddle, ebony bridge and pins, and premium open-gear tuners support stable tuning and consistent response. Outfitted with LR Baggs HiFi electronics, the amplified sound remains natural and true to the guitar’s acoustic voice, making it ready for stage or studio use. Housed in an Alvarez AFC30 case, the Laureate Series LT60e is a refined 12-fret 000 for players who value warmth, balance, and a guitar that feels immediately inviting.

SPECS
Top Wood: AAA Solid North American Sitka
Back and Sides Wood: Solid African Mahogany
Top Color: Sunset/Gloss
Back & Sides Color: Natural/Gloss
Headstock Facia: Ebony
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Neck: African Mahogany
Case or Bag: AFC30
Bracing: FS6
Bridge: Ebony
Inlays: Premium Abalone
Fingerboard: Ebony
Headstock Plate: Ebony
Nut and Saddle: Bone
Tuner: Premium Open Gear
Binding: Ivoroid
Strings: D’Addario XSAPB1253
Neck Meets Body: 12th Fret
Pickup / EQ: LR Baggs HiFi
Overall Length (mm): 1012
Body Width (mm): 380
Body Depth at Heel (mm): 100
Body Depth at Base (mm): 120
Scale (mm): 648
Scale (inches): 25 1/2
Number of Frets: 20
Nut Width (mm): 44.45
Nut Width (inches): 1 3/4


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