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Alvarez AU70WS

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Description

Essential Information About the Au70Ws Art. Uke Soprano Ukulele

  • Top made of Sitka Spruce A+: quick response, precise attack, and bright projection for both rhythmic and melodic playing.
  • Back and sides in black walnut: natural balance with well-defined mids, warm lows, and clear highs, ideal for a soprano format.
  • Mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard: comfortable hand feel, smooth playability, and authentic "wood" sensation for working on chords and arpeggios.
  • Bone nut and Aquila Nylgut strings: better vibration transmission, cleaner sustain, and more stable intonation.

The Soprano Format: The DNA of the Ukulele, Revisited with Careful Luthiery

The soprano is the historical format of the ukulele: compact, lightweight, and naturally bright. The Au70Ws Art. Uke follows this tradition while standing out through a more ambitious choice of woods than many entry-level models. The Sitka Spruce A+ top brings precision and dynamics, while the black walnut enhances harmonic richness and presence, resulting in an expressive and lively soprano.

Who Is This Ukulele For?

Thanks to its easy-to-carry size and short scale length, this model is well suited for beginners looking for a motivating and in-tune instrument, as well as intermediate players seeking a responsive soprano for accompaniment. It performs well in songwriting, pop, folk, and Hawaiian-colored repertoires, offering immediate playability for strumming and good definition for arpeggios.

Sound Characteristics

The Sitka Spruce A+ top delivers a clear and articulated signature: attacks stand out well, projection is direct, and the instrument easily responds to right-hand dynamics. The black walnut back and sides complement this character with singing mids and controlled brightness, helping the soprano remain clear in chordal playing. The mahogany neck contributes to a warmer and more balanced feel, while the bone nut improves vibration transmission for cleaner note sustain. Finally, the Aquila Nylgut strings provide comfortable tension, a lively attack, and appreciated tuning stability for everyday use.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport and protection, opt for a 21" / 533 mm soprano-sized gig bag or case. A clip-on tuner is perfect for standard GCEA tuning, and a set of Aquila Nylgut strings for soprano ukulele is a reliable choice to maintain the original feel and tonal balance.

Technical Specifications

Body

  • Type: Soprano ukulele
  • Top: Sitka Spruce A+
  • Back and sides: Black walnut
  • Finish: Natural

Neck

  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale length: 13.54" / 344 mm
  • Number of frets: 17

Hardware

  • Nut (headstock): Genuine bone
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Strings: Aquila Nylgut

Miscellaneous

  • Model: Au70Ws Art. Uke
Brand reference number: 658065
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