... JAKE, Welcome to the forum. There is no such thing as a DY96 laminate... You look around on eBay long enough you WILL see DY90s for sale with the Jacaranda...

Hi Michael,   That is wonderful information and advice for me. I will keep in mind :) I hope to find a DY90 soon.   Best Wishes.. ... From: michael.hale1...

A happy New Year to Michael Hale-san and all. Masami Itoh from Japan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...

... Happy New Year to all.. I am still looking for a DY90 or DY96 :)...

I quite agree with Abalone Supreme, in fact that is close to the name listing for the DY90, Super Abalone.  I have a 1976 with incredible Jacaranda, a flat...

Hello,Paul You know that DY-45 Japan edition is nice guitar. K.Yairi DY-45 is the same as Alvarez Yairi DY95 US edition. I own three DY-45s. 1975, 1976 and...

Masami of "Abalone Supremes" I did look into getting a new one, but so expensive and not what I am used to paying for Yairi guitars. I have loved several DY...

Paul, I believe the attraction to the high end Yairi's 4 to 5 years ago (and more) was that you could get a truly magnificent handmade guitar that sounded as...

Psul, Most folks like the idea of getting a good deal on a AY, but can't overcome the brand prejudice they have for Martin, Gibson and Fender. They might be...