Alvarez is one of the leading acoustic guitar brands in the U.S.A. And around the world. ALVAREZ began making the 5214 REGENT DELUXE in 1998. That's all I could find about that type of guitar. There is no website you can type in a serial number in and find out who owned or owns it.
Take it slow. Buy her a set of strings first, and maybe she will give you her number. ![]() Alvarez Guitar Model NumbersBut seriously, I think it's hard to definitively date Alvarez guitars from that era because the company itself doesn't have accurate records. This site includes some good general info if you scroll down to the Alvarez section: Based on the type of label you have with the eagle, and the Made in Japan, I would have guessed your guitar was built in the late 70's or early 80's. I believe after 1985 or so their production moved to Korea (and later China for budget guitars). Alvarez Guitars Serial Number LookupIf Alvarez says mid-70's based on the serial number, that's probably the best you're going to get. I'm by no means an expert on Alvarez acoustics, but I hope that info offers at least some help. O.K., crappy pictures of a beautiful but well used guitar. This has been my number one kick back and play guitar for over 20 years. Laminate construction. Spruce top and Tree of Life inlay. The double A as opposed to the AY logo shows it s definately an Alvarez and not a Yairi. Rosewood back and sides. Yes, there are screws missing, but it actually stays in tune. Multicraft control panel hack. The reason I got the urge to date it is because I have finally decided to restore it. Alvarez Regent Guitars Serial NumbersI'm starting to lose the binding on the neck (as you can see in the last shot) but I love it too much to replace it. I too have a similar Alvarez made in Japan, 4 digit model no. ![]() Mine is a 5059 autumn heringbone model and there is actually a production date on the tag in the sound hole of 1978. The tag is identical to yours as is the headstock logo inlay. Tuners are different however. Based on the similarities to yours I would date it around the same years, '77-'80. I know the model name due to an Alvarez advertisement clipping that depicts the model I have. I too am getting ready to do some much needed TLC to mine as it has been my most loved acoustic for 20 years now. It was a gift from my mother who used it in a country band way back when. These are great guitars that can be bought very cheaply when you can find them. Good luck with the search! Judging by the tag in the sound hole, headstock logo, and general construction of the guitar I would think it's definite made earler than '86. Mine has a tag identical to this one but the date 16 5 78 is stamped onto it and it also has the name of the person who inspected it stamed on it. Interestingly I did notice your guitar has a different truss rod construction than mine. Looks like yours adjusts from the head stock under the cover and mine is an allen adjustment through the sound hole. Don't know if they switched over to your style at a later date. Food for thought. I have heard of some poeple reffering to these as Yairi built guitars even though they don't carry the Yairi headstock logo. FWIW: I have the same guitar, and it is around the same vintage as yours, with a 4 digit serial number and the headstock truss-rod adjustment.
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