I've seen 5064 listed as both solid & laminate top. Both have the inverted bridge which is designed from the Yairi and helps in the tone in my opinion. I was told it was one of the first Doves made in Japan circa 1969. ... 10. Serial #30927002 Alvarez acoustic guitar model # RD10 what year is it Up to around 2000 the series was split into Regent Standard models with the lower model numbers (RD10, RF20, RD20) and Regent Deluxe models (RD30, RF30, RD50). Alvarez brand guitars - imported to US by St Louis Music and established in 1965. wikipedia.org 2014 Company Profile Guitar Dating Dating these guitars is going to be hard. Also a seagul model for he lower end. It’s very resonant with nice low action. They have mahogany back & sides. Behringer has been knocking it out of the proverbial park with its convincing recreations of legendary synths and modules from the '80s. Of course not to the same extent, but RD8's get better with age and they are definitely laminate… I don't know. The string spacing on the 12 is a bit close so it is difficult to fingerstyle with unless I replace the nut. Alvarez script logo.Gibson style headstock . Jim Has new Klusen tuners,natural finish on top,not sunburst. Used, you're in a whole different ballpark of much better guitars!--Oh, and welcome to the forum Jadie!-- _____ also for the recomendations you need to add some tak g series and Alvarez RD8, RF8, RD20, and AD60SC. My first Alvarez is the RD8 that although all laminate, has a great tone. Walk away!!! those are two of the worst guitars i have ever played. Top is one piece spruce. The RD-8 is a long-anticipated addition to their lineup, faithfully capturing the spirit of Roland's iconic TR-808 Rhythm Composer. Tunomatic bridge. The best all laminate guitar I’ve owned. Good job on the washburn recomendations, people forget about those. Would be very good for a beginner or for a campfire guitar. just some food for thought. And they do get better with age definitely. I get a country/rock vibe when I play this guitar. They were low end guitars in the 70's and I believe you can do much better for that $$$ with even a new Alvarez, Epiphone or other brand. Alvarez RD8 Acoustic Guitar and Case, Natural is one of the most popular product in the market today. Don't think the upperend Alvarez are that great, I have a laminate RD8 which is nice, but for that much money, consider a Taylor 210, $749, solid sapele sides, solid spruce top and ebony fretboard includes hc case. Something laminate is not supposed to do. Fishman Sonitone electric controls enable a relatively broad range of volume and tonal variety with a phase control to emphasize bass, which is useful when playing at lower volumes. The high pressure laminate also helps deal with heat and humidity changes, which is useful for frequent travel. Rosewood back and sides ,NOT laminate from what I can see. Owner of the Alvarez RD8 Acoustic Guitar and Case, Natural are very satisfied with their purchase of the product. Not that it is a bad guitar, but new I don't believe it sold for that price. "staff at either St. Louis I installed a bone nut and saddle and recently put a new set of strings on it. In some cases date of manufacture on label - see below. The backs rosewood matches the inside grain of wood. Alvarez AD30. also a plus for fender and epiphone?