The quality of each component is important for the overall performance of an acoustic guitar. For the Laureate Series, Alvarez hand-selects each piece of wood for the bridge, braces, side supports, and kerfing pieces, ensuring the best possible quality for structure and appearance.

The commitment to quality is evident, as it offers a rare level of detail in the manufacturing process. At Laureate, Alvarez hand-sands the braces, which are cut from quarter-sawn sitka spruce, chosen for their straight grain and fine texture, enhancing response and vibrations.

The Laureate series uses only the finest silky sitka spruce. The stiffness and quality of the top allow for sanding to a slightly thinner thickness, increasing responsiveness. The back and sides are made from selected African mahogany. The bridges, fingerboards, and headstock plates are cut from the finest African ebony, affecting articulation, clarity, and the separation of notes and frequencies.

High-quality ebony works together with other premium elements to deliver a clear and powerful voice. This ebony quality pairs beautifully with rare blue abalone inlays, creating a luxurious yet understated feel. Laureate is a traditional guitar series with shapes based on guitars from the late 1800s to the 1930s.