Hi Dianne: Sorry. I am really late to the party on this. I haven't been on this board for a while, so I have been taking the time to read older messages. I...
Hi Emory: Yes I would love a piece of ebony to make a classical guitar top nut, if you still have some available. I am currently working on an Alhambra...
Hi there, I have an 1981 Yairi YFR40 (Serial number 19274/56.9.24.) I couldn't find any information on the instrument, does anyone have pointers? Thanks!...
Hi, I just bought a beautiful used CY118 and I'm trying to identify the year and materials used. The number stamped on the inside at the heel is 0009.189 and...
John, I think genearlly before 2005 or so, classicals were all 660 mm. After 2005, Yairi switched to 650 scales. Personally, my hands do better with 660, but I...
... After ... with 660, but I ... 650 mm ... Mark, Thanks for that info. I agree, I feel the 660 gives me a little more room for tight chord formation but not...
Hello, Well, you might luck out if you check on the K.Yairi site: http://www.yairi.co.jp/home.html If you can't find yours there, you might find one that looks...
Hello John, Using the heelstamp date code to determine the year is usually simple...however, lately I've run across several that are no where near the...
I am looking at a dy 74 wellington from 1975. it has the square head stock. my question is, is this a solid top lam b/s guitar or all solid woods? I thought...
... Hi Diane, Thanks so much for all this detail. I know someone with a CY118 from 1997 and his serial # is 53364. So I'm fairly certain mine is later than...
Hi Kirk, Here's the info from the bluebook~ showing solid top, laminated b/s DY 74 WELLINGTON - dreadnought style, solid spruce top, round soundhole, 5-stripe...
Dear folks, I recently purchased a really special and unique Alvarez classical guitar from a music store in Austin, TX today. This is an old guitar made in...
Hello Tom, Without seeing what you have, the only thing I can tell you, is that a model 5001 is in the 1982 Alvarez price list, under classics. Here's what...
Thanks for the answer, Dianne, I appreciate it... of course I'd been to Yairi's site before, but my Japanese isn't good enough to work my way through it... ;-)...
Dianne, Thanks whole alot for your reply and provided information. I think your information is about right. I know for sure it's the Indian rosewood on the 2...
Sorry, I forget not everyone hangs out here on a regular basis! In the column to the left of this page, you will find the sections of the site~ click on...
Actually my Japanese is pretty good and I've not been able to find an e-mail address on their web site either. I get the feeling Yairi is a small operation...
Well, I was about to post a reply~ but, I noticed another member gave you the same information already. No use repeating, but didn't want you to think I...
Hi all, New to the group I am looking for info on a Yairi DY84C. I want to know how this compares to a Martin or Takamine. Mostly in regards to sound and ...
Hello everybody. I just joined the group and am saving up to buy my first Yairi guitar. I wanted to know which would be a good model for me to start with....
Hello, I'm new to this group also. I own a Alvarez Yairi DY68 that I bought new over 30 years ago,it was built 12/8/76 serial # 16131.It has some pick...
Jenbatisman: Welcome to the group. Choosing a guitar is really a matter of personal preference as to whether it should be a classical (nylon string) or...
Thank you, Tony for the wonderful reply. But after reading your response I realized how unspecific I was in my original post. Let me ammend that right now. I...
Jenbatisman What you heard was right. You should not put nylon on guitars made for steel. The sound will be very weak. There are some ball end nylon strings...
Will the person responsible for adding Pat Pellow please delete Pat Pellow. I believe that person's name is Pat Pellow... -Dan ... From: Pat Pellow Date:...
Thanks so much, Mark. I know I have alot to learn still, but at least I got that part right. lol Hmmm so now I have to decide if I want to go nylon or steel...
Hi Jesse! Sent you a direct email in reply with some suggestions. Good to have you in the group. I'm sure you'll get some suggestions from others as well. Dave...
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