I found a used Yairi AR-321 for 371.00 in excellent condition. Can anyone tell me how old this guitar is? I know it is pre-alvarez. Would it be worth buying?...
Chris, I have a 79 DY50 and a Martin D1R, r stands for rosewood. I am using the same strings, and I am not sure I like the sound as much either. i have used...
There's always Harmony Central. For a couple bucks they'll give you an instant appraisal. Richard [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
In my never-ending quest for information on the mysterious "nato" wood, I think I finally found the real answer. In my last post, I identified NATO as being...
I know I should probably remember this because it seems that we have discussed this here before, but who makes the cases for late model Alvarez-Yairi? Isn't it...
It is TKL. Just found the fine print on the case label. In "case" anyone ever needs the link, here's the website: http://www.tkl.com Will post in "Links"...
Hello. I love my yairis. A CY116 and a WY1K. Anyone have both? They REALLY compliment each other in the studio. Oh my god it is so hard to balieve that KOA is...
Hello, If I reply to this email, do you'all get my reply. There are questions I have regarding my 2 guitars but I am new to this and I am not sure how to use...
G. Yes, everyone gets your reply when you reply via email, depending on how they choose to participate. Some members receive email, others use the web only to...
Got a CY116 brand new about a month and a half ago. Recentley a string broke and scratched the soundboard under the bridge. The scratch runs along the grain....
The kind of ding you are describing usually does not develop into a crack if it does not go most of the way through. Just fill it in with some laquer to ...
Thank you mark. That made me feel better. I'll have my dealer put some laquer on it. Sounds like you got some lovley guitars. Im gonna go play mine now. Again...
Thanks Dave, I had submitted my questions when I first joined but, I guess, no one responded: Here Goes. I recently swapped a lower-end steel string guitar for...
I know Yairis are tough because they are the best guitars in the world. Really they are. BUT I am still wondering if ANTIQUE CEDAR Like on the CY116 is more...
Hey what strings do you classical players use. I play in Slack key tunings like open G minor open d and such. I find that the Daddario EXTRA hard tension...
Okay I use my Wy1k allmost like a baritone. Tune it really low. Right now it is from low to high. DADDAA. I use daddario mudiums for these low tunings. I never...
Jackie, Your CY116 has an "Antique" solid cedar top. The CY119 has a "Vintage" solid cedar top and the CY110 has a "Natural" solid cedar top. I may be off-base...
hey rob. Thanks for the reply. Yeah I would never attempt a repair on my own. Would go to my dealer. And yes I know the Yairi's are Handmade in Gifu Japan. Or...
Sorry, just trying to be helpful. That DY60 seems to be a rare bird. Someone either has a bad label or perhaps that other guy doesn't know a jumbo from a...
... bird. Someone either has a bad label or perhaps that other guy doesn't know a jumbo from a dread or maple from spruce. Go figure. You still have a very...
Hi all. I'm a new member but a 30 year Yairi fan. My question revolves around the CY115 that I own. I have been unable to find any information on the net or in...
you know i saw one on ebay recentley and the seller said it was a spruce top. I heard somewhere else it was cedar. The pics looked just like my 116 except for...
anyone played one? What does the maple sound like.It sure looks beautiful. I would love a custom ADY1 with the purple finish. Wonder if they can do that.I...
Gene, Greetings to Lafayette! You apparently have an anniversary model DY-73CS which are fairly rare as not many were made. The guitar has a solid spruce top,...
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