Hello all- Anyone know much about this guitar? It's an 83- pics posted of one EXACTLY like mine..... think the numbering was for the Japanese and/or European...
There's one of these for sale by an individual near me and I'd take a look at it if I could find any info about it. The price seems a little high to me but...
In a message dated 3/31/2006 9:26:54 PM Central Standard Time, ... It went for $1175! I once saw a shop ask $1200 for one, but it wasn't worth it. I probably...
Hey, new to the group. Hello to all. Trying to find information on my old Alvarez 12-string. Have had it for about 30 years now. Has the label Kazuo Yairi on...
The doubleneck on ebay is not the Alvarez Yairi but has Yairi on the headstock. You really don't see these that often. It looks to be the same guitar as the...
Does anyone think Taylor guitars are overrated besides me? I mean I play acoustic guitar for my church, and it seems like every other acoustic guitar player...
... my ... If the label on the inside says "Alvarez by Kazuo Yairi" then it's handcrafted. You might also want to look inside on the neck joint, if it bears...
Ron: We are in the supposed "Golden Age" of the acoustic guitar right now. There are lots of great looking and great sounding acoustic guitars out there....
I think Taylor is a victim of their owm success. I play in a praise band as well and all you tend to see in christian music is Taylors. I don't like them just...
There is a guy who lives just a few miles from here who has his own Taylor model, Doyle Dykes. He thinks they are pretty good insturments, and sure can make...
Hello Oldpicker54: The Alvarez Yairi 5068 is the same guitar as the DY-68. The model number change-over occured around 1976-77. The guitar has mahoghany back...
I have noticed some discussion of Taylor and Yairi guitars and I thought that I would post my impressions. I own 4 Taylor's and 2 Yairi's. They are all...
Hi Guys! Over the past couple of years I've been on this list I've watched the number of listbro's - and thus information base - grow day by day. So maybe one...
Wow! 4 Taylors and 2 Yairis !!! Suddenly, my '85 DY-74C FR (2 factory microphones in the body) seems like nothing. <sigh> Just kidding... I'm happy when...
Goodness, I Hope not... My DY38-6 (and 12) would land me on the Yairi owners trash pile, probably made from scraps of the other 'real' guitars, Like a mobile...
The numbering system has me wondering too. I have a DY-11 that is about 28 years old that is a great sounding and playing guitar. I've played new Yairis in...
Well I work for a Japanese computer company and will attest to the Order and Incremental values products TEND to take. I say TEND because there are exceptions....
Hi, does anyone have any information about Sada Yairi classical guitars. I own a 1981 model which is a great guitar,but do not know anything about it. I have...
I saw a K Yairi guitar, I didnt' know anything about it, at a local pawn shop. It has a nice binding, but nothign special. I remembered somethign about the...
I went to a local pawn shop, they have a K. Yairi acoustic guitar for 179.00, I could get it for 140 or so out the door possibly. Is it worth it? It looked a...
Well brother, If it feels good, plays good, or you think it will play great with decent set up, it seems it is a bargain! Unless your concerned more with looks...
Thanks for the reply, I've been on my boat for a while and not in touch with the group, email or just about anything. Please don't think your efforts went ...
I have a 9 String signed Alvarez-Yairi DY-58 and ended up here looking for more information about it. I've had it since late 80's and going to the alvarez...
i bought a a 1977 yairi dy56s a couple months ago and i love it. it plays nicely, the projection is great. nice booming bottom end especially when mic'ed; the...
Your the only one that can determine what the $$ amount for what it plays like and sounds, so put that on it and let the market decide. As they say "Only the...
Here is a link to Harmony Central user written reviews on the DY58. There are 5 people who have written here about their guitars. Look at each and see most...
Hello, I am new to the board. I was thrilled to see people talking about the Yairi 5060. Mine was purchased in '74 or '75 for $500 or so. I am told the guitar...