Don’t sell your soul to a creditor to get the gear you need. At AMS, we want to lower the barriers to create. That’s why we offer in-house 0% financing, and you don’t even have to open a new line of credit! Spread out payments on your credit card to simplify financing and avoid hefty late fees or service charges. Cost shouldn’t interfere with your creativity.
Earn rewards every time you shop at AMS. You'll collect points on eligible purchases that turn into promotional savings on future gear, with points typically available several days after your order ships. All you need is a free AMS account — no credit card, financing, or payment plan required.
The more you shop, the more you earn. Create a free account and start earning from your very first eligible purchase. Rewards are applied as a discount on future eligible purchases.
Earn points on eligible purchases with AMS Rewards and turn them into savings on future orders, no credit card required. You can apply points at checkout once they’re available.
OR
h m s
Compare
Compare! Here are all the serial numbers of this model we have in stock. Compare them all and select your favorite!
Opt in for Notifications on this product for the price drops, stock changes and promotions
Did you know AMS is the only music distributor with four distribution centers? And that means we can offer super-fast shipping on all your music products. Whether you don’t want the spark of inspiration to fade or you really need that replacement speaker before the next show, we have you covered anywhere in the U.S. And even better, it’s FREE!
You shouldn’t have to pay extra for a little peace of mind. When you purchase from AMS, you’ll get a free 12-month extended warranty to cover your purchase — and that’s in addition to any manufacturer’s warranties! Thousands of items in our catalog feature the “Gold Lock Extended Warranty,” so you can feel confident in your purchase.
45
Day return
Sometimes the gear on the computer screen seems like a better fit than when you actually get your hands on it. We understand, and that’s why AMS offers an industry-leading 45-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not happy with an item, you have a full month and a half to send it back! We don’t want to just sell you gear. We want to sell you the RIGHT gear — even if it takes a few tries.
0% Interest
Payment Plan
Don’t sell your soul to a creditor to get the gear you need. At AMS, we want to lower the barriers to create. That’s why we offer in-house 0% financing, and you don’t even have to open a new line of credit! Spread out payments on your credit card to simplify financing and avoid hefty late fees or service charges. Cost shouldn’t interfere with your creativity.
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
