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The Alvarez AP66SHB is what you'd get if a 1920s parlor guitar and a modern boutique instrument had a surprisingly affordable baby. This 12-fret acoustic brings the old-school folk and blues aesthetic to your lap, without the century of dust. It packs a rich, articulate voice into a small, portable body, proving you don't need a giant dreadnought to fill a room with sound. It's the perfect couch companion, designed to keep you playing for hours.
Small Body, Massive Tone
Most small-bodied acoustic guitars sound "boxy," limiting your dynamic range. Alvarez flipped the script by redesigning the internal bracing, giving this parlor guitar a surprisingly robust and open voice. It handles alternate tunings beautifully and responds to the lightest touch, making it a tonal playground for fingerstyle players and flatpickers alike.
Solid African Mahogany Top: Forget cheap laminates. This solid wood top provides a warm, focused tone with a strong midrange that fits perfectly in any acoustic mix.
Forward-Shifted Scalloped Bracing: By moving the quarter-sawn, hand-sanded braces closer to the soundhole, the mahogany top is free to vibrate wildly, giving you more volume and a surprisingly deep low end.
Impeccable String Balance: Every note rings out with equal volume and clarity, ensuring your intricate fingerpicking patterns aren't swallowed up by an overpowering bass string.
Vintage Vibe, Modern Reliability
While vintage guitars have a certain charm, they often come with issues like warped necks and poor intonation. The AP66SHB offers the mojo of a 1920s instrument with the solid reliability of a modern one. It might look like a museum piece, but it's a dependable workhorse built for the stage.
12-Fret Neck Joint: Joining the neck to the body at the 12th fret pushes the bridge right into the widest, most resonant "sweet spot" of the lower bout, instantly fattening up your tone.
Slotted Headstock: It oozes classic 1920s aesthetics while simultaneously increasing the string break angle over the nut, which translates to better sustain and resonance.
Real Bone Nut & Saddle: Because cheap plastic belongs in the recycling bin, not on your tone machine. Genuine bone maximizes vibrational transfer from the strings to the wood for the purest sound possible.
Looks That Stun
Looks matter when it comes to a guitar. You need one that calls your name every time you walk into the room. The AP66SHB achieves this with premium touches and a stunning finish that you'd expect on a far more expensive instrument.
High-Gloss Shadowburst Finish: A deep, glass-like shine highlights the natural grain of the mahogany back and sides, giving the guitar a premium, smoldering look.
Flawless Fit & Finish: With smooth fret edges and remarkably clean internal bracing, the build quality punches way above its weight class.
Ready to Play Out of the Box: Professionally set up at the factory, this guitar plays beautifully from the moment you unbox it, saving you a trip to the guitar tech.
The Perfect Parlor Companion
The Alvarez AP66SHB proves that great tone and vintage charm don't have to cost a fortune. It blends the soul of a classic parlor guitar with the playability and reliability of a modern instrument. This comfortable, beautifully crafted acoustic sings with every note.
Alvarez AP66SHB Features:
Classic parlor acoustic guitar body shape for exceptional comfort and portability
Solid African mahogany top for a warm, focused, and articulate voice
African mahogany back and sides finished
Quarter-sawn, hand-sanded scalloped bracing shifted forward for maximum resonance
12-fret neck joint places the bridge in the optimal sweet spot for tone
Vintage-style slotted headstock increases string break angle and sustain
Real bone nut and saddle for superior vibrational transfer
Exceptional string-to-string balance perfect for fingerpicking and flatpicking
Factory setup ensures excellent playability right out of the box
Bracing System: FST2M - Forward Shifted, Scalloped X
Bridge: Bi-Level Rosewood
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Headstock Plate: Rosewood
Nut & Saddle: Real Bone
Tuner: Premium Die Cast
Binding: Ivory ABS
Strings: D’Addario EXP
Dimensions:
Overall Length: 985 mm
Body Width: 359 mm
Body Depth at Heel: 92 mm
Body Depth at Base: 96 mm
Scale: 610 mm / 24"
Number of Frets : 18
Nut Width: 44.45 mm / 1-3/4"
Product Materials:
Top: Solid African Mahogany
Top Finish: Shadowburst/Gloss
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Additional Details:
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Neck Meets Body: 12th Fret
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ben 🇺🇸
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great guitar
great finish, sound good, smooth. All around very nice. I wish it had the 1 3/4 neck as spec said. May be they measure different. Still very happy with it.
Published date
07/27/25
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Benjamin K. 🇺🇸
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Amazing sound and play at
Amazing sound and play at this time point. Thus far I’ve been able to count on Alvarez for quality that punched above price tier weight class and this parlor guitar might be my favorite so far.
Published date
06/10/26
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Jesse P. 🇺🇸
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This is such a beautiful
This is such a beautiful instrument through and through, with the tone just as gorgeous as the visual aesthetics. I can’t really say anything that others haven’t already said, other than this guitar is worthy of all the praise it’s received.
Published date
06/28/25
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Mark
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Superlative Small Body Smasher
My, OH my! What a tremendous sound from a parlor guitar. I just unpacked this baby (arrived in 2 days): set-up is perfect. A joy to play - warm, articulate voice similar to my Alvarez MGA77CEARSHB. I could not be happier!
If you are looking for a super-sounding, easy playing guitar, look no further ...
Published date
01/04/25
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Bob S. 🇺🇸
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Great Guitar and Great Customer Service
Ordering online was a breeze. My guitar arrived in perfect condition well ahead of schedule and was set up perfectly and ready to play. I guess I don't know why I'd ever buy a guitar or accessories from anyone else. Thanks for making this such a fantastic experience!
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