Hello Everybody,

...looking for above guitar witha sys 500 pick up sytem in it in good condition
with a straight neck....anyone know anyone selling one would be great to hear
from u....i live in sydney australia....mistybloom@....

http://alvarezyairi.web.fc2.com/cat1975_pacific/price.html

Before the CY140 the top of the line was the 5037 (CY135). The above link will
give you the info your are looking for.

--- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "dontomebaby1" <dondabal777@...> wrote:
>
> Hi. I've figured Yairi has used an asending order in model names and
pricing-that is a higer number, a higer price. I read 5036 or 5049 are
equivalent to CY130. From that ground, can I assume that 5050 is equivalent to
CY140? Thanks for your comment!
>

Yep.. saw it... you have a good one too!
yl

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: dontomebaby1
   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:41 AM
   Subject: [yairiguitars] Re: Does anyone know about 70's Yairi 5050 model?



   Hi, yl. I guess you've seen that one on ebay huh? :-)
   Thanks alot for your great info. Have a great day!

   Young

   --- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "yairi_luvr" <Yairi_luvr@...> wrote:
   >
   > The 5049 and 5050 were the bottom two classical AY models in the early
1970's. MSRP $225-$275, so no they are not equal to the 5036 or later version
CY130, let alone the Grand Concert Master CY140 that came along several years
later.
   >
   > The 5050 was later (1974-75) the CY120 El Prado-TF, approximate MSRP then,
$359 while the top of the line CY140 was closer to $800. CY120 has solid cedar
top, Indian Rosewood back and sides (laminates).
   >
   > Worth $2,200.. ha ha... I think not.
   >
   > yl
   >
   > ----- Original Message -----
   > From: dontomebaby1
   > To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   > Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:49 AM
   > Subject: [yairiguitars] Does anyone know about 70's Yairi 5050 model?
   >
   >
   >
   > Hi. I've figured Yairi has used an asending order in model names and
pricing-that is a higer number, a higer price. I read 5036 or 5049 are
equivalent to CY130. From that ground, can I assume that 5050 is equivalent to
CY140? Thanks for your comment!
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi, yl. I guess you've seen that one on ebay huh? :-)
Thanks alot for your great info. Have a great day!

Young

--- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "yairi_luvr" <Yairi_luvr@...> wrote:
>
> The 5049 and 5050 were the bottom two classical AY models in the early 1970's.
MSRP $225-$275, so no they are not equal to the 5036 or later version CY130, let
alone the Grand Concert Master CY140 that came along several years later.
>
> The 5050 was later (1974-75) the CY120 El Prado-TF, approximate MSRP then,
$359 while the top of the line CY140 was closer to $800.   CY120 has solid cedar
top, Indian Rosewood back and sides (laminates).
>
> Worth $2,200.. ha ha... I think not.
>
> yl
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: dontomebaby1
>   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:49 AM
>   Subject: [yairiguitars] Does anyone know about 70's Yairi 5050 model?
>
>
>
>   Hi. I've figured Yairi has used an asending order in model names and
pricing-that is a higer number, a higer price. I read 5036 or 5049 are
equivalent to CY130. From that ground, can I assume that 5050 is equivalent to
CY140? Thanks for your comment!
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

The 5049 and 5050 were the bottom two classical AY models in the early 1970's. 
MSRP $225-$275, so no they are not equal to the 5036 or later version CY130, let
alone the Grand Concert Master CY140 that came along several years later.

The 5050 was later (1974-75) the CY120 El Prado-TF, approximate MSRP then, $359
while the top of the line CY140 was closer to $800.   CY120 has solid cedar top,
Indian Rosewood back and sides (laminates).

Worth $2,200.. ha ha... I think not.

yl

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: dontomebaby1
   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:49 AM
   Subject: [yairiguitars] Does anyone know about 70's Yairi 5050 model?



   Hi. I've figured Yairi has used an asending order in model names and
pricing-that is a higer number, a higer price. I read 5036 or 5049 are
equivalent to CY130. From that ground, can I assume that 5050 is equivalent to
CY140? Thanks for your comment!





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi. I've figured Yairi has used an asending order in model names and
pricing-that is a higer number, a higer price. I read 5036 or 5049 are
equivalent to CY130. From that ground, can I assume that 5050 is equivalent to
CY140? Thanks for your comment!

Hello Arvid,

No need to apologize, we're human and all make errors in judgment at some point
in time.   I am sorry that I wasn't able to find more info on the model for you,
but this happens a lot with models made for one or two years as sometimes they
don't even make it into the catalogs.

Enjoy!
yl

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Arvid
   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 2:17 AM
   Subject: [yairiguitars] To Yairi luvr....about the SY 4 and my stupid
behavior...




   Hello!

   Yes you are right....I apologise for my stupid letter and thank you for
answering!

   I was a little bit drunk at the time and frustrated.

   But I really enjoy this forum and the topics!

   Cheers....Arvid





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hello!

Yes you are right....I apologise for my stupid letter and thank you for
answering!

I was a little bit drunk at the time and frustrated.

But I really enjoy this forum and the topics!

Cheers....Arvid

The direct coupled bridge is definitely a major breakthrough and improves the
sound.  I have a YW600 with coral rosewood back/sides and a solid spruce top. 
It has an awesome sound and would rival any Martin or Taylor that I have played
or heard.  The Yairi's are the best kept secret out there, buy as many as you
can now while the prices are still reasonable because once these guitars are
truly discovered, they prices will no longer be as reasonable and the older ones
will be hard to come by.


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Well, not sure how to answer all your questions other than to ramble a little
bit.  I have played a WY1 and it sounds much better plugged in than not.  I
owned a 1978 DY95, probably the best guitar I ever had in my stable.  I have an
Alvarez MD90C with a direct coupled bridge and it sounds awesome, but not as
awesome as my 1975 YW600 with coral rosewood back and sides.  I have found the
older Yairi's have a very special tonal quality, they ring out longer, are
fuller and really project.
My YW600 is my favorite guitar and I will probably never part with it. 
Unforunately I parted ways with my DY95 as it was removed from my possession by
unscrupulous means.

The Yairi's are undoubtedly the best kept secret out there.  Once they get
discovered, the prices will rival the Martins and Taylors.  I think the yairi's
sound every bit as good as both if not better.  In my humble opinion, of course.

I agree, the WY1 is great plugged in, but not so great unplugged.  I have a 1975
YW600 with solid spruce top and coral rosedwood back and sides.  It is the
finest sounding guitar in my stable.  The older Yairi's are the sweetest (IMHO)
and rival the sound of martins and taylors.  My Alvarez MD90C with the direct
coupled bridge is a very good sounding guitar, but not as nice as the '75 YW600.
Buy as many Yairis as you can now before they get discovered.

--- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "yairi_luvr" <Yairi_luvr@...> wrote:
>
> The WY1 has a solid Cedar top, the others are solid Spruce~ so there's a
difference right there.  The WY1 is a great guitar if you want to play
amplified, but lacks oomph when played unplugged.  And, of course the older DY76
is a 12 string.. but, fits your requirement for Rosewood back and sides.  The
WY1 is a Folk/cutaway with the Ebony/DCB.  DY84 is a Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
also with Rosewood back and sides and Ebony/DCB.
>
> Other members may have input on this~  and you might want to check this link
to a database I'm putting together on Alvarez Yairi, K. Yairi and Alvarez
models... most are current, but I'm slowly adding in older models with as much
info as I can find on them.
>
> http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/database
>
> Luck on your search~
> yl
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Jonas Taub
>   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 12:01 PM
>   Subject: [yairiguitars] WY1 vs DY84 vs DY76
>
>
>
>   Hi All,
>
>   I have been looking at Yairis online - ebay, craigslist, etc - and
considering a purchase. I have not had the opportunity to play too many of them,
but the ones I have ever played have done nothing but stunned me, solids and
laminates alike. I just wish I could play the models I have been seeing online.
So I am hoping you experts out there can give me feedback. I am partial to
rosewood, so am looking at the WY1, DY 76 and DY 84. I have a friend with an old
76 and it is a great guitar. The 76 and 84 are both dreadnaughts, but the WY1
lookos like a Concert, like my L model Larrivee, or possibly a slope shoulder
dread. Does that sound about right? Also, the 76 is the single piece bridge,
like the Martins I think it was intended to emulate. The others are the direct
coupled bridge. Any words of wisdom on one bridge type vs the other? All three
are laminate sides and back, I believe. Is that right? So, potentially very
siimilar guitars in all other ways. All ebony fingerboards, another preference
of mine. Do the necks and fingerboards feel similar on all three models? From
your experiences, do you have recommendations one way or another about either of
these three guitars? As a point of reference, I was in a guitar shop in NY
Saturday and played a DYM95 - Solid Rosewood. KNocked my socks off. GOrgeous
sound, smooth to the playing touch. If any/all of the three guitars play
anything close to that, I would be a happy man.
>
>   Thanks so much
>
>   Jonas
>
>   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

The direct coupled bridge is definitely a major breakthrough and improves the
sound.  I have a YW600 with coral rosewood back/sides and a solid spruce top. 
It has an awesome sound and would rival any Martin or Taylor that I have played
or heard.  The Yairi's are the best kept secret out there, buy as many as you
can now while the prices are still reasonable because once these guitars are
truly discovered, they prices will no longer be as reasonable and the older ones
will be hard to come by.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonas Taub" <jonasjt@...>
To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 4:26:51 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [yairiguitars] WY1 vs DY84 vs DY76

 




Thanks. That is very helpful. I'll probably pass on the WYI for the lack of
oomph. The DY76 12 on ebay is not one I am interested in, but I have seen others
go by. And as I said, my friend's, built in 1977, I think, is a wonderful
guitar. I also did not catch the slope shoulder shape on the 84, though as I
look at it now, it is pretty obvious.

Thanks. I have signed up for the other group and will enjoy looking at your
database.

Jonas Taub
jonasjt@...
----- Original Message -----
From: yairi_luvr
To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: [yairiguitars] WY1 vs DY84 vs DY76

The WY1 has a solid Cedar top, the others are solid Spruce~ so there's a
difference right there. The WY1 is a great guitar if you want to play amplified,
but lacks oomph when played unplugged. And, of course the older DY76 is a 12
string.. but, fits your requirement for Rosewood back and sides. The WY1 is a
Folk/cutaway with the Ebony/DCB. DY84 is a Slope Shoulder Dreadnought also with
Rosewood back and sides and Ebony/DCB.

Other members may have input on this~ and you might want to check this link to a
database I'm putting together on Alvarez Yairi, K. Yairi and Alvarez models...
most are current, but I'm slowly adding in older models with as much info as I
can find on them.

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/database

Luck on your search~
yl
----- Original Message -----
From: Jonas Taub
To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 12:01 PM
Subject: [yairiguitars] WY1 vs DY84 vs DY76

Hi All,

I have been looking at Yairis online - ebay, craigslist, etc - and considering a
purchase. I have not had the opportunity to play too many of them, but the ones
I have ever played have done nothing but stunned me, solids and laminates alike.
I just wish I could play the models I have been seeing online. So I am hoping
you experts out there can give me feedback. I am partial to rosewood, so am
looking at the WY1, DY 76 and DY 84. I have a friend with an old 76 and it is a
great guitar. The 76 and 84 are both dreadnaughts, but the WY1 lookos like a
Concert, like my L model Larrivee, or possibly a slope shoulder dread. Does that
sound about right? Also, the 76 is the single piece bridge, like the Martins I
think it was intended to emulate. The others are the direct coupled bridge. Any
words of wisdom on one bridge type vs the other? All three are laminate sides
and back, I believe. Is that right? So, potentially very siimilar guitars in all
other ways. All ebony fingerboards, another preference of mine. Do the necks and
fingerboards feel similar on all three models? From your experiences, do you
have recommendations one way or another about either of these three guitars? As
a point of reference, I was in a guitar shop in NY Saturday and played a DYM95 -
Solid Rosewood. KNocked my socks off. GOrgeous sound, smooth to the playing
touch. If any/all of the three guitars play anything close to that, I would be a
happy man.

Thanks so much

Jonas

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I concur about the WY1, I've played it, no oomph, but plugged in it's awesome. 
Look for an older Yairi, 25 years or older.  I have a '75 YW600, the sound,
tonality, sustain, warmth and feel is simply hard to compete with.  Buy as many
of them as you can before the world discovers how awesome the Yairi guitars are
and the price skyrockets



--- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "Jonas Taub" <jonasjt@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks. That is very helpful. I'll probably pass on the WYI for the lack of
oomph. The DY76 12 on ebay is not one I am interested in, but I have seen others
go by. And as I said, my friend's, built in 1977, I think, is a wonderful
guitar. I also did not catch the slope shoulder shape on the 84, though as I
look at it now, it is pretty obvious.
>
> Thanks. I have signed up for the other group and will enjoy looking at your
database.
>
> Jonas Taub
> jonasjt@...
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: yairi_luvr
>   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 3:23 PM
>   Subject: Re: [yairiguitars] WY1 vs DY84 vs DY76
>
>
>
>   The WY1 has a solid Cedar top, the others are solid Spruce~ so there's a
difference right there. The WY1 is a great guitar if you want to play amplified,
but lacks oomph when played unplugged. And, of course the older DY76 is a 12
string.. but, fits your requirement for Rosewood back and sides. The WY1 is a
Folk/cutaway with the Ebony/DCB. DY84 is a Slope Shoulder Dreadnought also with
Rosewood back and sides and Ebony/DCB.
>
>   Other members may have input on this~ and you might want to check this link
to a database I'm putting together on Alvarez Yairi, K. Yairi and Alvarez
models... most are current, but I'm slowly adding in older models with as much
info as I can find on them.
>
>   http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/database
>
>   Luck on your search~
>   yl
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Jonas Taub
>   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 12:01 PM
>   Subject: [yairiguitars] WY1 vs DY84 vs DY76
>
>   Hi All,
>
>   I have been looking at Yairis online - ebay, craigslist, etc - and
considering a purchase. I have not had the opportunity to play too many of them,
but the ones I have ever played have done nothing but stunned me, solids and
laminates alike. I just wish I could play the models I have been seeing online.
So I am hoping you experts out there can give me feedback. I am partial to
rosewood, so am looking at the WY1, DY 76 and DY 84. I have a friend with an old
76 and it is a great guitar. The 76 and 84 are both dreadnaughts, but the WY1
lookos like a Concert, like my L model Larrivee, or possibly a slope shoulder
dread. Does that sound about right? Also, the 76 is the single piece bridge,
like the Martins I think it was intended to emulate. The others are the direct
coupled bridge. Any words of wisdom on one bridge type vs the other? All three
are laminate sides and back, I believe. Is that right? So, potentially very
siimilar guitars in all other ways. All ebony fingerboards, another preference
of mine. Do the necks and fingerboards feel similar on all three models? From
your experiences, do you have recommendations one way or another about either of
these three guitars? As a point of reference, I was in a guitar shop in NY
Saturday and played a DYM95 - Solid Rosewood. KNocked my socks off. GOrgeous
sound, smooth to the playing touch. If any/all of the three guitars play
anything close to that, I would be a happy man.
>
>   Thanks so much
>
>   Jonas
>
>   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Correction on My K Yari 12 string. It is 1985 not 1995 cheers Mike
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: yairi_luvr
   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 5:30 PM
   Subject: Re: [yairiguitars] Re: coral rosewood



   Mine is here:

   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yairiguitars/app/forsale/view/list

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: John
   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 5:06 PM
   Subject: [yairiguitars] Re: coral rosewood

   I am looking for a 12 string. Email with infro. Thanks, John

   --- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Hyland" <m.hyland55@...> wrote:
   >
   > For you Yari lovers. I have a 1995 K Yari 12 string I am parting with it has
never been played seriously (absolutely mint). I just had an e-mail from Akinobu
Michimea from Yari. He says mine is solid spruce top Back and sides-- Mahogany
Neck-- Mahogany Fingerboard & bridge ROSEWOOD.So keep your ears open for anyone
who would like to take My Yari and play her and treat her like she is A fine
instrument. Cheers Mike
   > ----- Original Message -----
   > From: yairi_luvr
   > To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   > Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 8:43 PM
   > Subject: [yairiguitars] Re: coral rosewood
   >
   >
   > Hello Chris,
   >
   > As you've found, narrowing down certain wood species can be difficult~ I did
some research on this awhile back, and found several bits of info on the
subject.
   >
   > First, this particular tonewood that Kazuo Yairi collected, is noted as
Coral Rosewood (Oceania) from the Pacific Basin. However, I was never able to
pinpoint exactly WHERE it came from, except I did find notation of a "Coral Sea"
and Coral Sea Islands... which may fit in with the name given this wood.
   >
   > I also, contacted a well known expert in wood types, species, etc. that has
a HUGE database on wood, and was told that he has 80 or so that contain the word
Coral, but none are true Rosewoods. He also said that he has never seen the term
"coral" in reference to figuring patterns.
   >
   > I sent him photo's of a couple of my AY models that have the Coral Rosewood
backs, and he agreed it did indeed appear to be a ROSEWOOD, and that it was
similar to Honduran, but for the coloring which has more reds in it.
   >
   > At the moment I am waiting for a translation on Japanese info spec sheet
from Kazuo Yairi, to see if he reveals more information on the beautiful
tonewood.
   >
   > Regards,
   > yl
   >
   > --- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "chrishight1957" <chrishight@> wrote:
   > >
   > > Hi everyone,
   > >
   > > I have 1986 DY 67 with a cedar top and coral rosewood back and sides. I've
not found any reference to coral rosewood besides this. There seem to be many
types of rosewood and many pictures, none quite resemble mine. Any ideas what it
is? Is it that rare?
   > >
   > > Thanks,
   > >
   > > Chris
   > >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >

   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Mine is here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yairiguitars/app/forsale/view/list


   ----- Original Message -----
   From: John
   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 5:06 PM
   Subject: [yairiguitars] Re: coral rosewood



   I am looking for a 12 string. Email with infro. Thanks, John

   --- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Hyland" <m.hyland55@...> wrote:
   >
   > For you Yari lovers. I have a 1995 K Yari 12 string I am parting with it has
never been played seriously (absolutely mint). I just had an e-mail from Akinobu
Michimea from Yari. He says mine is solid spruce top Back and sides-- Mahogany
Neck-- Mahogany Fingerboard & bridge ROSEWOOD.So keep your ears open for anyone
who would like to take My Yari and play her and treat her like she is A fine
instrument. Cheers Mike
   > ----- Original Message -----
   > From: yairi_luvr
   > To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   > Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 8:43 PM
   > Subject: [yairiguitars] Re: coral rosewood
   >
   >
   > Hello Chris,
   >
   > As you've found, narrowing down certain wood species can be difficult~ I did
some research on this awhile back, and found several bits of info on the
subject.
   >
   > First, this particular tonewood that Kazuo Yairi collected, is noted as
Coral Rosewood (Oceania) from the Pacific Basin. However, I was never able to
pinpoint exactly WHERE it came from, except I did find notation of a "Coral Sea"
and Coral Sea Islands... which may fit in with the name given this wood.
   >
   > I also, contacted a well known expert in wood types, species, etc. that has
a HUGE database on wood, and was told that he has 80 or so that contain the word
Coral, but none are true Rosewoods. He also said that he has never seen the term
"coral" in reference to figuring patterns.
   >
   > I sent him photo's of a couple of my AY models that have the Coral Rosewood
backs, and he agreed it did indeed appear to be a ROSEWOOD, and that it was
similar to Honduran, but for the coloring which has more reds in it.
   >
   > At the moment I am waiting for a translation on Japanese info spec sheet
from Kazuo Yairi, to see if he reveals more information on the beautiful
tonewood.
   >
   > Regards,
   > yl
   >
   > --- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "chrishight1957" <chrishight@> wrote:
   > >
   > > Hi everyone,
   > >
   > > I have 1986 DY 67 with a cedar top and coral rosewood back and sides. I've
not found any reference to coral rosewood besides this. There seem to be many
types of rosewood and many pictures, none quite resemble mine. Any ideas what it
is? Is it that rare?
   > >
   > > Thanks,
   > >
   > > Chris
   > >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I am looking for a 12 string. Email with infro. Thanks, John

--- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Hyland" <m.hyland55@...> wrote:
>
> For you Yari lovers. I have a 1995 K Yari 12 string I am parting with it has
never been played seriously (absolutely mint). I just had an e-mail from Akinobu
Michimea from Yari. He says mine is solid spruce top  Back and sides-- Mahogany 
Neck-- Mahogany Fingerboard & bridge   ROSEWOOD.So keep your ears open for
anyone who would like to take My Yari and play her and treat her like she is A
fine instrument. Cheers Mike
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: yairi_luvr
>   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 8:43 PM
>   Subject: [yairiguitars] Re: coral rosewood
>
>
>     Hello Chris,
>
>   As you've found, narrowing down certain wood species can be difficult~ I did
some research on this awhile back, and found several bits of info on the
subject.
>
>   First, this particular tonewood that Kazuo Yairi collected, is noted as
Coral Rosewood (Oceania) from the Pacific Basin. However, I was never able to
pinpoint exactly WHERE it came from, except I did find notation of a "Coral Sea"
and Coral Sea Islands... which may fit in with the name given this wood.
>
>   I also, contacted a well known expert in wood types, species, etc. that has
a HUGE database on wood, and was told that he has 80 or so that contain the word
Coral, but none are true Rosewoods. He also said that he has never seen the term
"coral" in reference to figuring patterns.
>
>   I sent him photo's of a couple of my AY models that have the Coral Rosewood
backs, and he agreed it did indeed appear to be a ROSEWOOD, and that it was
similar to Honduran, but for the coloring which has more reds in it.
>
>   At the moment I am waiting for a translation on Japanese info spec sheet
from Kazuo Yairi, to see if he reveals more information on the beautiful
tonewood.
>
>   Regards,
>   yl
>
>   --- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "chrishight1957" <chrishight@> wrote:
>   >
>   > Hi everyone,
>   >
>   > I have 1986 DY 67 with a cedar top and coral rosewood back and sides. I've
not found any reference to coral rosewood besides this. There seem to be many
types of rosewood and many pictures, none quite resemble mine. Any ideas what it
is? Is it that rare?
>   >
>   > Thanks,
>   >
>   > Chris
>   >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Thanks. That is very helpful. I'll probably pass on the WYI for the lack of
oomph. The DY76 12 on ebay is not one I am interested in, but I have seen others
go by. And as I said, my friend's, built in 1977, I think, is a wonderful
guitar. I also did not catch the slope shoulder shape on the 84, though as I
look at it now, it is pretty obvious.

Thanks. I have signed up for the other group and will enjoy looking at your
database.

Jonas Taub
jonasjt@...
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: yairi_luvr
   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 3:23 PM
   Subject: Re: [yairiguitars] WY1 vs DY84 vs DY76



   The WY1 has a solid Cedar top, the others are solid Spruce~ so there's a
difference right there. The WY1 is a great guitar if you want to play amplified,
but lacks oomph when played unplugged. And, of course the older DY76 is a 12
string.. but, fits your requirement for Rosewood back and sides. The WY1 is a
Folk/cutaway with the Ebony/DCB. DY84 is a Slope Shoulder Dreadnought also with
Rosewood back and sides and Ebony/DCB.

   Other members may have input on this~ and you might want to check this link to
a database I'm putting together on Alvarez Yairi, K. Yairi and Alvarez models...
most are current, but I'm slowly adding in older models with as much info as I
can find on them.

   http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/database

   Luck on your search~
   yl
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Jonas Taub
   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 12:01 PM
   Subject: [yairiguitars] WY1 vs DY84 vs DY76

   Hi All,

   I have been looking at Yairis online - ebay, craigslist, etc - and considering
a purchase. I have not had the opportunity to play too many of them, but the
ones I have ever played have done nothing but stunned me, solids and laminates
alike. I just wish I could play the models I have been seeing online. So I am
hoping you experts out there can give me feedback. I am partial to rosewood, so
am looking at the WY1, DY 76 and DY 84. I have a friend with an old 76 and it is
a great guitar. The 76 and 84 are both dreadnaughts, but the WY1 lookos like a
Concert, like my L model Larrivee, or possibly a slope shoulder dread. Does that
sound about right? Also, the 76 is the single piece bridge, like the Martins I
think it was intended to emulate. The others are the direct coupled bridge. Any
words of wisdom on one bridge type vs the other? All three are laminate sides
and back, I believe. Is that right? So, potentially very siimilar guitars in all
other ways. All ebony fingerboards, another preference of mine. Do the necks and
fingerboards feel similar on all three models? From your experiences, do you
have recommendations one way or another about either of these three guitars? As
a point of reference, I was in a guitar shop in NY Saturday and played a DYM95 -
Solid Rosewood. KNocked my socks off. GOrgeous sound, smooth to the playing
touch. If any/all of the three guitars play anything close to that, I would be a
happy man.

   Thanks so much

   Jonas

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   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

The WY1 has a solid Cedar top, the others are solid Spruce~ so there's a
difference right there.  The WY1 is a great guitar if you want to play
amplified, but lacks oomph when played unplugged.  And, of course the older DY76
is a 12 string.. but, fits your requirement for Rosewood back and sides.  The
WY1 is a Folk/cutaway with the Ebony/DCB.  DY84 is a Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
also with Rosewood back and sides and Ebony/DCB.

Other members may have input on this~  and you might want to check this link to
a database I'm putting together on Alvarez Yairi, K. Yairi and Alvarez models...
most are current, but I'm slowly adding in older models with as much info as I
can find on them.

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/database

Luck on your search~
yl
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Jonas Taub
   To: yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 12:01 PM
   Subject: [yairiguitars] WY1 vs DY84 vs DY76



   Hi All,

   I have been looking at Yairis online - ebay, craigslist, etc - and considering
a purchase. I have not had the opportunity to play too many of them, but the
ones I have ever played have done nothing but stunned me, solids and laminates
alike. I just wish I could play the models I have been seeing online. So I am
hoping you experts out there can give me feedback. I am partial to rosewood, so
am looking at the WY1, DY 76 and DY 84. I have a friend with an old 76 and it is
a great guitar. The 76 and 84 are both dreadnaughts, but the WY1 lookos like a
Concert, like my L model Larrivee, or possibly a slope shoulder dread. Does that
sound about right? Also, the 76 is the single piece bridge, like the Martins I
think it was intended to emulate. The others are the direct coupled bridge. Any
words of wisdom on one bridge type vs the other? All three are laminate sides
and back, I believe. Is that right? So, potentially very siimilar guitars in all
other ways. All ebony fingerboards, another preference of mine. Do the necks and
fingerboards feel similar on all three models? From your experiences, do you
have recommendations one way or another about either of these three guitars? As
a point of reference, I was in a guitar shop in NY Saturday and played a DYM95 -
Solid Rosewood. KNocked my socks off. GOrgeous sound, smooth to the playing
touch. If any/all of the three guitars play anything close to that, I would be a
happy man.

   Thanks so much

   Jonas

   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi All,

I have been looking at Yairis online - ebay, craigslist, etc - and considering a
purchase. I have not had the opportunity to play too many of them, but the ones
I have ever played have done nothing but stunned me, solids and laminates alike.
I just wish I could play the models I have been seeing online. So I am hoping
you experts out there can give me feedback. I am partial to rosewood, so am
looking at the WY1, DY 76 and DY 84. I have a friend with an old 76 and it is a
great guitar. The 76 and 84 are both dreadnaughts, but the WY1 lookos like a
Concert, like my L model Larrivee, or possibly a slope shoulder dread. Does that
sound about right? Also, the 76 is the single piece bridge, like the Martins I
think it was intended to emulate. The others are the direct coupled bridge. Any
words of wisdom on one bridge type vs the other? All three are laminate sides
and back, I believe. Is that right? So, potentially very siimilar guitars in all
other ways. All ebony fingerboards, another preference of mine. Do the necks and
fingerboards feel similar on all three models? From your experiences, do you
have recommendations one way or another about either of these three guitars? As
a point of reference, I was in a guitar shop in NY Saturday and played a DYM95 -
Solid Rosewood. KNocked my socks off. GOrgeous sound, smooth to the playing
touch. If any/all of the three guitars play anything close to that, I would be a
happy man.

Thanks so much

Jonas

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I posted some pictures on photos section of my DY-95..

thanks.~

--- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "Sung K" <tonykwak1972@...> wrote:
>
> Hey Thanks..
>
> the one i have is 1974 Yairi D-95..
> I saw your webpage and you have the same guitar as mine..wow.!!
>
> ^_^~
>
> --- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "yairi_luvr" <Yairi_luvr@> wrote:
> >
> > Tony,
> >
> > Click on the APPLICATIONS tab in the box to the left, that should be the
BUY/SELL guitar area.
> >
> > yl
> >
> > --- In yairiguitars@yahoogroups.com, "Sung K" <tonykwak1972@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I want to sell my DY-95...but don't see any section...
> > >
> > > thanks~
> > >
> >
>