Yairi guitar 1984 book

It has a beautiful jacaranda 3piece back and is a very nice guitar. American archtop according to luthier dale unger, the digits after the dash in the serial number are the year the guitar was completed. Guitar is in very good condition, has low action and sounds great. Alvarez yairi guitar models of the 1970s and 1980s. I love these old yairis fantastic find last week the. Kazuo yairi, founder of yairi guitar company, passes. Yairi yc80 classical, made in japan 1984, natural gloss finish. Played only occasionally over the last 20 years still sweet. Kazuo yairi was one of the most renowned guitar luthiers in japan. Built in electronics with volume and tone controls. Serialization 673 adamas for adamas serialization, please see the ovation serialization.

Feb 12, 2011 the yairi home by masao sasaki, one of japans foremost classic guitar players. I am trying to learn about the specs of the various alvarez yairi guitar models of the 1970s and 1980s. Boy did these guys and gals know how to make killer guitars. The guitar sounds great and was in goodfair condition can anyone tell me anything about an k. Jun 17, 2008 hi, im looking for any information out there about k yairi w1 model dreadnoughts. Kazuo yairi, owner and president of the yairi guitar company, passed away in his hometown of kani, japan, on march 5.

There is marketry around the sound hole and on the head. Handmade by famed luthier kazuoyairi who personally selects his woods from very aged spruce. It slides into position without the need for any tools or modification to the original guitar. From robert benedettos archtop guitar serial number logbook. My favorite of course, is the very cool, intricate and unique sound hole rosette featuring the alva. Yairi guitars and the book you have that covers them. At eighteen, kazuo yairi started his own workshop devoted exclusively to building classic guitars. Made in 1982, it is in excellent condition, and was fully serviced in 2016 with little play since. Yairi also used the ramirez 1a rosette on many of his guitars including the cy, cy5, yc150, yc100, y150, and y100. The guitar comes with a pickup, which could have been factory original or professionally retrofitted. His son hiroshi yairi made acoustic guitars under sadaos supervision usually.

A friend of mine has a dy50 i think thats the model from the late 70s or early 80s that is absolutely incredible. The top has 4 tight cracks in it and all look to have. The late kazuo yairi was one of the finest and most successful luthiers of our time and helped design and make alvarez yairi guitars for nearly 50 years. Louis music in the late 1960s to bring alvarez guitars to the market.

Yairi y series including y80 were the precursors to the alvarez yairi cy classical models. No, but it sparked a love of playing guitar which still shines bright. Yairis company was one of the first to export professionalgrade acoustic guitars to the united states, and became the primary manufacturer of alvarez and alvarezyairi guitars, which are now owned by st. This is a beautifully made, superbly sounding accoustic guitar. Alvarez by kazuo yairi dy56 1984 rare vintage tobacco reverb. Alvarez wy1 yairi stage omfolk acousticelectric guitar. Oct 29, 2016 today we have a gorgeous 1974 alvarez yairi dy85 acoustic electric guitar made in japan. Get the guaranteed best price on 12 string acoustic guitars like the alvarez dym9512 yairi masterworks dreadnought 12string acoustic guitar at musicians friend. Fortunately, it also has an additional number imprinted on the neck block 5911 770, which, according to the blue book of acoustic guitars, indicates that it was the 770th guitar made in the 59th. Vintage 1985 alvarez yairi dy 48 acoustic guitar rare. Yairi ar351 about a year ago and paid 600 for mine. Unfollow yairi guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Yairi guitars enjoy a loyal and enthusiastic niche following.

The repair shop guy tried to look up the value of the guitar but his book only went back to earlymid 70s. It also has the autograph of chris, brad, and todd of 3dd and mr. Today we have a gorgeous 1974 alvarez yairi dy85 acoustic electric guitar made in japan. Alvarezyairi masterworks dymr70sb with its sloped shoulders, slotted headstock, wider neck 1 34 inches, and 12thfretjointtothebody design, the alvarezyairi masterworks dymr70sb is a variation on the classic squareshouldered, 14fret dreadnought that emerged from pennsylvania to conquer the world. Kazuo yairis father, giichi, was an apprentice in the suzuki violin company in nagoya, japan. Its a nice sounding guitar and im very pleased with it. We offer true 0% interest payment plans applying is easy. The fretboard and bridge are also rw, and the neck is mhgny. This small body classical model inspired by an early torres model, is dominic millers favorite.

In an era when many guitar manufacturers employ computers, lasers, and robotics in a race to produce more guitars faster, yairis genius was to. Actually two different guitar lines were sold as y series guitars. My first guitar was a 1989 alvarez yairi dy45 sunburst, sitka top, laminated mahogany back and sides. Sadao or sada yairi was a guitar maker and guitar manufacturer from nagoya, japan who was active from the 1960s to the 1990s. Yairi news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. The yairi factory is in the small town of kani, in the hills north of nagoya, japan. Yairi dy45 1984 used overall this is in very good condition. Alvarez yairi take the name of master luthier kazuo yairi19322014 who partnered with st.

Yairi classical guitar with his signature on the label. Alvarez yairi take the name of master luthier kazuo yairi 19322014 who partnered with st. This yairi soloist classical guitar is in remarkable condition for its age. The y series classical guitar line was sold from the late 1960s to 1974. His son hiroshi yairi made acoustic guitars under sadaos supervision usually signed andor stamped as by s. Vintage flamed violin maple back and sides with the finest sitka top, for surprising mids and projection. 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. American musical supply is excited to be your stop for alvarez yairi guitars. So all though this guitar is 26 years old the wood your are getting quite possibly is much much older. If you dont know the name kazuo yairi, you can find out more at yairi. Kauzo yairi is a well known small maker from japan and his guitars are considered to be high end guitars. Yairi dy95n master abalone tree of life solid brazilian rosewood, solid adirondack spruce top, real handcut abalone purfling allaround entire guitar.

Serialization alvarez yairi alvarez yairi guitars can be dated by the number stamped onto the. Further information and a full serial number list can be. Bass guitar lessons guitar chords music guitar cool guitar playing guitar acoustic guitars bass guitars for sale types of guitar audio design what others are saying yairi koa my favorite acoustic so far koa has that great mellow tone and hands down, is the most beautiful tone wood god ever made. Alvarez yairi have been the guitar of choice for many professional touring musicians including jerry garcia, bob wier, ani difranco, and joe bonamassa. Alvarez yairi cym75 masterworks classical acoustic guitar. Fortunately, it also has an additional number imprinted on the neck block 5911 770, which, according to the blue book of acoustic guitars, indicates that it was the 770th guitar made in the 59th year of the reign of japanese emperor showa, 1984. His long career began as a child when he watched his father building unique handcrafted instruments for local students and musicians. Vintage 1985 alvarez yairi dy 48 acoustic guitar rare model. Kauzo yairi is a well known small maker from japan and. The more well known martin style steel strings from this era fe. He sold guitars under a number of labels including sadao yairi, yairi gakki, s. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. So all though this guitar is 26 years old the wood your are getting quite possibly is much.

Yairi classical guitar with case, rare, japan ebay. It has a dreadnought style body with a cutaway and a cool tobacco sunburst. This guitar was made in japan in 1984 of cdr top and rw sides and back. Yairi dy95n master abalone tree of life solid brazilian rosewood, solid adirondack spruce top. I am offering up for sale my 1984 alvarez kazuo yairi dy56 acousticelectric guitar. Alvarez yairi cym75 masterworks classical acoustic guitar with case built from the legendary wood inventory of kazuo yairi, this cym75 is a beautiful classical guitar comprised of solid aa red cedar and east indian rosewood. In the 1960s and 1980s, sadao yairi made guitars under the s. There seems to be quite a few model numbers in the alvarez yairi lines. Serialization alvarez yairi alvarez yairi guitars can be dated by the number stamped onto the back of the heel. This classical yairi guitar features top quality gold vintage open style tuners for smooth. Alvarez yairi classical guitar designs are inspired by the great spanish artisans of the past.

This model is not as common as some of the other k. This guitar was made in japan in 1984 of cdr top and rw. After many years he became a master luthier in the suzuki workshop. Alvarez yairi guitar models of the 1970s and 1980s questions. The late kazuo yairi was one of the finest and most successful luthiers of our time and helped design and make alvarezyairi guitars for nearly 50 years. Yairi and early alvarez yairi models used the emperor dating code. Get the best deals on yairi classical guitar when you shop the largest online. Not too often seen alvarex yairi model dy 48 sn 60571 dated 1985. 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 made g1 classical guitar from 1982, features cedar top and coral rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. Back then, i didnt know what the specific woods were and i didnt care. Yairi is the surname name of three japanese luthiers associated with quality handmade acoustic guitars. He left suzuki in 1929 and soon was producing violins, and.

The tradition of making fine musical instruments in the yairi family, began in the late 1920s. If you dont know the name kazuo yairi, you can find out more at. Authenticity of autograph not an issue and easily proven. 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. Apr 10, 2012 super abalone dy90 this original alvarez yairi design has been very well received in the united slates because of the distinctive ebony bridge, inlaid abalbne ay signature on in pickguard and. Use your own debit or credit card, enjoy fast and free shipping, and add an alvarez yairi guitar to your creative setup. Yairi classical guitars and it has some very cool features. My book says that they started makin these in 1991, but the date on the label says it was made in 1988.

The company expanded under yairisans leadership to include several new models, but always with the tradition of his father and. Acousticelectric guitars free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Yairi france yairi guitars official distributor bbt france. What kind of qulityrange are we talking about here.

Kyairi 1984 w1s acoustic guitar w barcus berry maplebar rare. Does anyone know where i can find out the value of this guitar. Alvarez dym9512 yairi masterworks dreadnought 12string. Super abalone dy90 this original alvarez yairi design has been very well received in the united slates because of the distinctive ebony bridge, inlaid abalbne ay signature on in pickguard and. I have been an ebay member since 1997 and have never received negative feedback. Btw, the round yairi label is a take off of a round ramirez estudio guitar label. Buy alvarez wy1 yairi stage omfolk acousticelectric guitar natural.