{"product_id":"vintage-alvarez-5023-dreadnaught-acoustic-guitar-w-chipboard-case-made-in-japan","title":"VINTAGE Alvarez 5023 Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar, w\/ Chipboard Case, Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Japanese-made Alvarez 5023 is a nicely preserved dreadnought with a comfortable setup and the kind of honest cosmetic wear you expect from an older guitar that has actually been played. The action is notably low and comfortable, making this a particularly appealing example for someone who wants a vintage Alvarez as a player rather than a display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e during Alvarez’s earlier production era, giving this guitar the construction and character associated with the brand’s vintage Japanese instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDreadnought body shape\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the familiar full-size feel, projection, and low-end presence suited to strumming and flatpicking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComfortably low action\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this example easy to play without the high setup often encountered on older acoustics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod-correct chipboard case\u003c\/strong\u003e is included and complements the guitar nicely as a vintage package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB condition. There are a couple of small dings on the top along with normal play wear, some pink paint transfer along the bottom, and incidental belt-buckle scratches on the back. There are no major flaws, and the guitar has a nice low playing action. The included chipboard case is period correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA great choice for someone who wants a clean, playable vintage Japanese Alvarez with plenty of character and its period-correct case included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool gear at a great price, backed by our meticulous care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alvarez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68251782938847,"sku":"210000032644","price":348.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/2330\/files\/VINTAGE-Alvarez-5023-Dreadnaught-Acoustic-Guitar-w-Chipboard-Case-Made-in-Japan.jpg?v=1792712418","url":"https:\/\/www.dirtcheep.com\/products\/vintage-alvarez-5023-dreadnaught-acoustic-guitar-w-chipboard-case-made-in-japan","provider":"Dirt Cheep","version":"1.0","type":"link"}