K yairi guitar 1984 book

S yairi hired by sammick in late 1980s to build there highend acoustic models. His long career began as a child when he watched his father building unique handcrafted instruments for local students and musicians. 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. It has a beautiful jacaranda 3piece back and is a very nice guitar. K yairi 1973 brazilian rosewood spruce good condition, but bear in mind it is a 44 year old musical instrument. Yairi guitars official distributor yairi france yairi. The more well known martin style steel strings from this era fe. In his question below he his referring to a 1983 k. Yairi guitar is given birth in kani, a small community in the beautiful mountainside area of honshu. Small damaged area on the soundboard was professionally repair. Sadao was uncle of kazuo yairi who built guitars mostly under his own brand, k. Serialization 673 adamas for adamas serialization, please see the ovation serialization.

Yairi ar351 about a year ago and paid 600 canadian for mine. 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 model is not as common as some of the other k. Yairi nocturne st compact acoustic guitar wgig case kyairi made in japan. It is answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. Yairi built this model because he believed that the domed. Description up for sale is a rarely seen 1984 alvarez k. My favorite of course, is the very cool, intricate and unique sound hole rosette featuring the alva.

I love these old yairis fantastic find last week the. There seems to be quite a few model numbers in the alvarez yairi lines. May 05, 2014 from book with cd melodies of solo guitarby daisuke minamizawa. Dominic miller is one of the finest of guitarists today, and we are proud to say, a k yairi lover. The design was similar to a martin d42, with the diamond type inlays and rosewood backsides. I have a 1984 hand crafted k yairi classical guitarand. The wonders of vintage japanese guitars the guitar repairers. I am trying to learn about the specs of the various alvarez yairi guitar models of the 1970s and 1980s. Unfollow yairi guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Yairi made g1 classical guitar from 1982, features cedar top and coral rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. 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. 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.

The y series classical guitar line was sold from the late 1960s to 1974. Hi, im looking for any information out there about k yairi w1 model dreadnoughts. Actually two different guitar lines were sold as y series guitars. It has an amazing sound at least equal to guitars from famous luthiers lik ramirez and others. 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. American archtop according to luthier dale unger, the digits after the dash in the serial number are the year the guitar was completed. Yairi guitars and the book you have that covers them. This was back when i didnt know anything about guitars, but i knew i had a great sounding acoustic. Jun 17, 2008 hi, im looking for any information out there about k yairi w1 model dreadnoughts. 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. What kind of qulityrange are we talking about here. American musical supply is excited to be your stop for alvarez yairi guitars. Kauzo yairi is a well known small maker from japan and his guitars are considered to be high end guitars. The guitar sounds great and was in goodfair condition.

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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. The label clearly says that this guitar is a model dy45, which was manufactured from 19751998. This is a 1981 alvarez cy116 designed by kazuo yairi.

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. There are a few exceptions, especially after 1999, when they started to change how they date them. Yairi classical guitars and it has some very cool features. Ironically they are two completely different guitars. Yairi guitars enjoy a loyal and enthusiastic niche following. Unfollow k yairi guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Yairi guitars are made under the strict supervision of mr. Alvarez is one of the leading acoustic guitar brands in the u.

Alvarez yairi guitar models of the 1970s and 1980s questions. Yairi dy85 dreadnought acoustic guitar in natural finish abalone d41 inlays. Yairi yw600 1973 brazilian rosewoodspruce see more. Yairi dy45 1984 used overall this is in very good condition. Yairi y series including y80 were the precursors to the alvarez yairi cy classical models.

Its something ive dreamed of for many years and after a bit of hassle. New home required for a faithful 37 year old guitar. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. Yairi y model classical guitar with a date stamp of 46 2 made in feb of 1971, if i read the interpretation correctly.

Use your own debit or credit card, enjoy fast and free shipping, and add an alvarez yairi guitar to your creative setup. Ive had it 4 years now and will never part with it. My favorite of course, is the very cool, intricate and unique sound hole rosette featuring the alvarez yairi logo. As i mentioned earlier i recently became the proud owner of a 1973 k. It looks exactly like the guitars on the classical guitar catalog you posted, from. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. 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. There seems to be a little bit of confusion here on this post. K yairi ar321 classical guitar 1984 natural satin reverb. 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. Dominic miller yairi france yairi guitars official. Yairi dy91 dreadnought guitar at the fellowship of acoustics duration.

The factory is staffed with carefully chosen master. Super rare collectors condition, previously owned by yairi expert yairiluvr. Its a nice sounding guitar and im very pleased with it. The fretboard and bridge are also rw, and the neck is mhgny. 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 france yairi guitars official distributor bbt france. Yairi dy95n master abalone tree of life solid brazilian rosewood, solid adirondack spruce top, real handcut abalone purfling allaround entire guitar. 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.

Handmade by k yairi and signed for quality assurance. There is marketry around the sound hole and on the head. Alvarez yairi guitar models of the 1970s and 1980s. Master luthier sadao yairi was born in japan over 105 years ago. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Yairi and early alvarez yairi models used the emperor dating code. Can somone tell me how this model came about and how much would an equivalent yairi cost now. Instruments actually made by craftsmen in japan, every guitar embodies the expertise of the artist who built it. Yairi yw brazilian rosewood japan vintage 1977 acoustic guitar guitar made in 1977, serial 17193 top is deluxe solid spruce body is laminated. K yairi dy18 kikis delivery serviceacoustic guitar cover. My first real guitar was a nice yairi dy74 from 1984, given to me as a gift from a family friend. January 26, 2015 yairi guitar guy acoustic guitars. 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. We offer true 0% interest payment plans applying is easy.

His son hiroshi yairi made acoustic guitars under sadaos supervision usually signed andor stamped as by s. Yairi classical guitar with his signature on the label. Serialization alvarez yairi alvarez yairi guitars can be dated by the number stamped onto the back of the heel. Yairi yc80 classical, made in japan 1984, natural gloss finish.

Yairi guitars are as masterfully made as any you may find. It is structurally sound, there are plenty of marks and scratches, there is some k. Alvarez yairi alvarez yairi guitars can be dated by the number stamped onto the. Yairi classical guitar with case, rare, japan ebay. This guitar was made in japan in 1984 of cdr top and rw sides and back. Yairi ar351 but for some reason in the subject line above it is referring to a k. Yairi guitars in todays market represents four, for their competitors. Sounds and plays great but the neck shape just doesnt suit me as well as other acoustics.