[quote=”jiveye”]Hey everybody I’m Jiveye, I’m new to the site….I’m actually looking for some info on a guitar I have…. I just moved into a new apartment, and in this apartment was this beautiful 12 string acoustic alvarez ……model number 5018….. If anyone can help me find out anything about it , I seriously would appreciate it.

😕 Jiveye[/quote]

Another old post, but will post info for other members that may have the same question/model.

The 5018 Alvarez Cremona Sunburst is from the early 1980’s.. MSRP 1983 was $275, spruce top, mahogany back and sides, all laminates.

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http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/ezine/guitars/Alvarez-history/
is the company’s history,

http://www.worldmusicsupply.com/ALVAREZ/
gives a range of prices

http://www.alvarezgtr.com/heartprodpgs/heartmainpg.html
is the company’s acoustic page.

Made in Japan, likely to be better than the Chinese budget acoustics but not a Taylor. Still, a nice welcome present. Sorry, I’ve heard of them, but never played one (I’m a rotten guitarist anyway, so my op would mean little).