The St. Louis Music Supply Company was founded in 1922 by Bernard Kornblum as a violin shop. The business grew over the years and Bernard's son, Gene Kornblum joined the company in 1957. The Alvarez trademark was established in 1965, and was one of the first Asian producers to feature laminate-body guitars with a solid wood top. After success with the guitar line, Alvarez introduced a few mandolins based on traditional designs. Alvarez instruments are designed by St. Louis Music and produced overseas. In 2005, LOUD Technologies, Inc. purchased St. Louis Music, Inc. and all of their trademarks. With this acquisition, the headquarters in St. Louis was moved to Woodinville, WA. However, the guitar repair and set-up shop is still located in St. Louis. For more information, contact Alvarez directly or visit their website.
Mandolins currently manufactured in Japan and Korea since the mid-1960s. Distributed by LOUD Technologies, Inc. in Woodinville, WA since 2005. Previously distributed by St. Louis Music Inc., in St. Louis, MO.

ALVAREZ Mandolins Models

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ALVAREZ A1

- A-style symmetrical body-shape, solid spruce top, solid flamed maple back and sides, two f-holes, multiple-layer body binding, flamed maple neck, 12/20-fret ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, flamed maple headstock cap with Alvarez logo a...

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ALVAREZ A1E Electric

- similar to the A1, except has no f-holes, a piezo bridge pickup, and a single volume knob, available in Satin Natural finish, mfg. 2006-08.

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ALVAREZ A100

- A-style body, mahogany back and sides, solid spruce top, multiple-layer body binding, 12/20 fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, painted black headstock, four-per-side tuners, engraved tailpiece, rosewood bridge, chrome hardware, ava...

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ALVAREZ A100E

- similar to the A100, except has a single magnetic chrome pickup and two knobs (v, tone), available in Sunburst finish, mfg. 2002-05.

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ALVAREZ A800

- F-Style two-point body with f-holes, maple back and sides, solid carved spruce top, multiple-layer body binding, black pickguard, rosewood bridge, bound 12/23 fret rosewood fingerboard with elaborate inlay, scroll style headstock with inl...

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ALVAREZ A900

- F-Style two-point body with f-holes, spruce top, fingerboard with treble side extension with vine/floral inlay, tortise pickguard, full body binding, optional pickup and controls, scroll style headstock, four-per-side tuners, pearl dot tu...

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ALVAREZ F1

- F-style asymmetrical two-point body-shape, solid spruce top, solid flamed maple back and sides, two f-holes, multiple-layer body binding, flamed maple neck, 29-fret extended ebony fingerboard with pearl design inlays, black bound snake-st...

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ALVAREZ F2

- F-style asymmetrical two-point body-shape, solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides, two f-holes, multiple-layer body binding, maple neck, 29-fret extended ebony fingerboard with pearl design inlays, black bound snake-style headstock...

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ALVAREZ F3 ANT

- F-style asymmetrical two-point body-shape, solid spruce top, solid flamed maple back and sides, two f-holes, multiple-layer body binding, flamed maple neck, 29-fret extended ebony fingerboard with pearl tree of life inlay, black bound sna...