The more well known martin style steel strings from this era fe. Kauzo yairi is a well known small maker from japan and his guitars are considered to be high end guitars. Yairi guitars are a faithful echo both in design and in quality to the older s. My favorite of course, is the very cool, intricate and unique sound hole rosette featuring the alva. Yairi classical guitars and it has some very cool features. The design was similar to a martin d42, with the diamond type inlays and rosewood backsides. Alvarez yairi guitar models of the 1970s and 1980s questions. Yairi y model classical guitar with a date stamp of 46 2 made in feb of 1971, if i read the interpretation correctly. Super rare collectors condition, previously owned by yairi expert yairiluvr. Yairi dy45 1984 the shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price all guitars we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. Yairi ar351 about a year ago and paid 600 canadian for mine. Use your own debit or credit card, enjoy fast and free shipping, and add an alvarez yairi guitar to your creative setup. K yairi ar321 classical guitar 1984 natural satin reverb.
Serialization 673 adamas for adamas serialization, please see the ovation serialization. Serialization alvarez yairi alvarez yairi guitars can be dated by the number stamped onto the back of the heel. My first real guitar was a nice yairi dy74 from 1984, given to me as a gift from a family friend. There seems to be quite a few model numbers in the alvarez yairi lines. Dominic miller is one of the finest of guitarists today, and we are proud to say, a k yairi lover. Yairi france yairi guitars official distributor bbt france. Yairi is the surname name of three japanese luthiers associated with quality handmade acoustic guitars in the 1960s and 1980s, sadao yairi made guitars under the s.
What kind of qulityrange are we talking about here. The guitar sounds great and was in goodfair condition. Dominic miller yairi france yairi guitars official. Yairi, aka yairi by alvarez new strings and set up by a pro guitar tech. Absolutely stunning handmade guitar dated 12101976 with k yairis signature on soundhole label. Pre owned k yairi y100 made in japan 1970s a spruce veneer top with mahogany back and sides, a natural finish that does not impair the t. Yairi made g1 classical guitar from 1982, features cedar top and coral rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. Yairi yw600 1973 brazilian rosewoodspruce see more. Master luthier sadao yairi was born in japan over 105 years ago. Hi, im looking for any information out there about k yairi w1 model dreadnoughts. I love these old yairis fantastic find last week the.
Rare vintage hand built acoustic guitar from japan, 1981 high end model from a high end manufacturer, priced to sell right handed guitar, main droite high end alvarez, canadian and european models labeled as k. January 26, 2015 yairi guitar guy acoustic guitars. Yairi guitars in todays market represents four, for their competitors. Since its my 35th birthday today im going to post this guitar even though its not 100% ready yet, it was my birthday present to myself. Yairi nocturne st compact acoustic guitar wgig case kyairi made in japan. Yairi and early alvarez yairi models used the emperor dating code. Its something ive dreamed of for many years and after a bit of hassle. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. There is marketry around the sound hole and on the head. This model is not as common as some of the other k.
Can somone tell me how this model came about and how much would an equivalent yairi cost now. Yairi dy91 dreadnought guitar at the fellowship of acoustics duration. Alvarez is one of the leading acoustic guitar brands in the u. In his question below he his referring to a 1983 k. It has an amazing sound at least equal to guitars from famous luthiers lik ramirez and others. Yairi ar351 but for some reason in the subject line above it is referring to a k. There are a few exceptions, especially after 1999, when they started to change how they date them. Yairi dy45 1984 used overall this is in very good condition. Yairi 12 string 1993 acoustic guitar with case model dy72 serial no53314 the yairi factory is in the small town of kani, in the hills north of nagoya, japan. Yairi guitars official distributor yairi france yairi. There seems to be a little bit of confusion here on this post.
Yairi yw brazilian rosewood japan vintage 1977 acoustic guitar guitar made in 1977, serial 17193 top is deluxe solid spruce body is laminated. This was back when i didnt know anything about guitars, but i knew i had a great sounding acoustic. Solid cedar top with rosewood back and sides some discolouration on finish due to age, has amazing bass and sweet vintage tone. Yairi guitars are as masterfully made as any you may find. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. Sounds and plays great but the neck shape just doesnt suit me as well as other acoustics. Yairi y series including y80 were the precursors to the alvarez yairi cy classical models. Ive had it 4 years now and will never part with it. New home required for a faithful 37 year old guitar. Unfollow yairi guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The y series classical guitar line was sold from the late 1960s to 1974. Yairi guitars and the book you have that covers them.
Description up for sale is a rarely seen 1984 alvarez k. Yairi yc80 classical, made in japan 1984, natural gloss finish. Small damaged area on the soundboard was professionally repair. Instruments actually made by craftsmen in japan, every guitar embodies the expertise of the artist who built it. It has a beautiful jacaranda 3piece back and is a very nice guitar. S yairi hired by sammick in late 1980s to build there highend acoustic models. Yairi guitars are made under the strict supervision of mr. My favorite of course, is the very cool, intricate and unique sound hole rosette featuring the alvarez yairi logo. We offer true 0% interest payment plans applying is easy. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. American archtop according to luthier dale unger, the digits after the dash in the serial number are the year the guitar was completed. Yairi guitar is given birth in kani, a small community in the beautiful mountainside area of honshu. Handmade by k yairi and signed for quality assurance. Its a nice sounding guitar and im very pleased with it.
Yairi guitars are made entirely by hand from naturally dried wood. Alvarez yairi alvarez yairi guitars can be dated by the number stamped onto the. Handcrafted k yairi classical guitar hand signed by the late kazuo yairi 1984 manufacture, kani gifu, japan650 mm scalesolid cedar topstriking sides and back with satin finish a couple small repairs. Yairi model 303 that was marketed as a morris with a painted morris logo on the headstock and a morris paper label reading morris,luthier s. This is a 1981 alvarez cy116 designed by kazuo yairi. K yairi 1973 brazilian rosewood spruce good condition, but bear in mind it is a 44 year old musical instrument. Sadao was uncle of kazuo yairi who built guitars mostly under his own brand, k. Yairi dy85 dreadnought acoustic guitar in natural finish abalone d41 inlays. K yairi dy18 kikis delivery serviceacoustic guitar cover. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. The moral of this story is simple, if you have an old terada, yamaha, ibanez, suzuki, yairi, tokai, takamine, emperador, morris, pearl or tama yes.
Yairi dy95n master abalone tree of life solid brazilian rosewood, solid adirondack spruce top, real handcut abalone purfling allaround entire guitar. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. American musical supply is excited to be your stop for alvarez yairi guitars. Yairi built this model because he believed that the domed.
I bought one recently, a 1982 model which appears to have a spruce top and mahogany back and sides, hand crafted it says, in kani gifu japan. Yairi classical guitar with his signature on the label. His son hiroshi yairi made acoustic guitars under sadaos supervision usually signed andor stamped as by s. His long career began as a child when he watched his father building unique handcrafted instruments for local students and musicians. It is answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser. This guitar was made in japan in 1984 of cdr top and rw sides and back. The factory is staffed with carefully chosen master. As i mentioned earlier i recently became the proud owner of a 1973 k.
The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. Yairi classical guitar with case, rare, japan ebay. The label clearly says that this guitar is a model dy45, which was manufactured from 19751998. Yairi guitars enjoy a loyal and enthusiastic niche following. Ironically they are two completely different guitars. I have a 1984 hand crafted k yairi classical guitarand. Actually two different guitar lines were sold as y series guitars. It is structurally sound, there are plenty of marks and scratches, there is some k. Kazuo yairi was one of the most renowned guitar luthiers in japan. May 05, 2014 from book with cd melodies of solo guitarby daisuke minamizawa.
Jun 17, 2008 hi, im looking for any information out there about k yairi w1 model dreadnoughts. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. The wonders of vintage japanese guitars the guitar repairers. The fretboard and bridge are also rw, and the neck is mhgny. I am trying to learn about the specs of the various alvarez yairi guitar models of the 1970s and 1980s. Pictures of hand making process, info on various models, links, tips, etc. I have a 1984 hand crafted k yairi classical guitar and would like to know an approx. Alvarez yairi guitar models of the 1970s and 1980s. Unfollow k yairi guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The solid cedar tops reside on burled mahogany back and sides that is bound on the front and back and the satin finish highlights the natural wood grain of this dreadnaught. It looks exactly like the guitars on the classical guitar catalog you posted, from.
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