Alvarez RF26CE Acoustic Electric Guitar

The Alvarez RF26CE is a compact OM/Folk-style guitar offering strong tone, comfort and playability, well suited to beginners, casual players and performers who want a reliable small-body instrument. Featuring a spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it delivers a bright, responsive sound with warm undertones. Scalloped X-bracing enhances projection and tonal balance, ensuring the RF26CE sounds rich and open despite its smaller size.

Designed with comfort and versatility in mind, the RF26CE features a cutaway for upper fret access and Alvarez's SYS250 3-band EQ with a built-in tuner for straightforward live amplification. A satin-finished mahogany neck, dovetail joint and rosewood fingerboard provide smooth, fast playability, while the PPS nut and saddle add sustain and tonal clarity. With fully edge-bound construction, chrome die-cast tuners and a bi-level rosewood bridge, this guitar is ideal for players who want durability and elegant style in one small-body package. A 15mm DuoFoam Deluxe gig bag is included. A budget-friendly choice for a first acoustic-electric guitar.

Features

• Spruce top with mahogany back and sides for warm, balanced acoustic tone.
• OM/Folk body shape with cutaway for comfort and upper fret access.
• SYS250 pickup system with 3-band EQ and tuner for versatile amplified sound.
• Scalloped X-bracing and satin neck finish for resonance and smooth playability.
• Includes a 15mm DuoFoam Deluxe gig bag for protection and portability.

Specs

• Body: OM/Folk
• Top: Spruce, gloss finish
• Back & sides: Mahogany, gloss finish
• Electronics: Alvarez SYS250 3-band EQ with tuner
• Bracing: Scalloped X
• Neck: Mahogany, satin finish, dovetail joint
• Bridge: Bi-level rosewood
• Nut & saddle: PPS
• Nut width: 1 11/16" (43mm)
• Scale length: 25" (635mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Binding: Fully edge bound
• Tuners: Chrome die-cast
• Strings: D'Addario EXP's
• Includes: 15mm DuoFoam Deluxe gig bag