https://www.guitarcenter.com/Alva...0449195.gc
This is the exclusively made for Guitar Center equivalent of the Alvarez MD70e.
Only significant differences appear to be an ebony fretboard/bridge instead of rosewood, Gloss Natural vs. Gloss, and no mention of a gig bag on the MD710e but there is on the MD70e.
This is intended to offer something up in the vibe of a Martin D-28 (technically HD-28 given the herringbone appointments). Reviews I've seen say that Alvarez nailed it.
- Body shape: Dreadnought
- Top wood: Solid AAA Sitka spruce
- Back and sides wood: Solid East Indian rosewood
- Bracing: FS6 forward-shifted
- Finish: Gloss natural
- Neck wood: African mahogany
- Fingerboard material: Solid ebony
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Number of frets: 21
- Nut width: 1.75"
- Nut material: Bone
- Inlays: Premium blue abalone
- Bridge: Solid ebony
- Saddle: Bone
- Tuning machines: Open-gear nickel tuners
- Strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253
- Pickup system: LR Baggs Hi-Fi
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Sold separately
Video demos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YiUTSBUoxM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saOdkr4Fo7c
https://youtu.be/bIDPwO2KPnc?si=WgeSlCaIV0OvaWfD&t=564 [youtube.com]
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Alva...0449195.gc 
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The Alvarez Masterworks line might be best compared to an Eastman or Epiphone Masterbilt or "Inspired by Gibson" level instrument (also from China, also well-regarded and a lot of hand-crafting, solid woods, etc.).
But I was also very impressed by Alvarez's mid model line like Artist series (China) which all include hand-selected solid tops that I've bought around 8 different models over the years from parlor to baritone. Fantastic quality guitars for a great price point! To my knowledge Alvarez is checking all guitars in the U.S. before they go into retail.
The Regent series (China) is the beginner/student line and most affordable.