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yairi&son 1968 model 250 serial 63
Posted by Timmy on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 04:18.
Can anyone help with info and price of this guitar?
I have an Alverez hand signed by Kazuo Yairi. It has a signing year of 1970. Got this by trading a Fender Bandmaster amp about 35 years ago. I seldom play it and aside from a few blemishes it's in very good shape as far as I can tell. As stated, the model is a 5017 and has a serial number of 332. I may be interested in selling this ride but not really sure of it's value. Wondering if anyone can help.
I own the above subject guitar, which has been stored under the bed for the last 30 years. It has some wonderful patina, some pick scratches, original Grover tuner pegs, and an old Barcus Berry bridge pick-up.
Can anyone tell me
More on the history of this guitar and what it may be worth..?
Thanks and best regards,
JimiMac
Posted by Izzy Foreman! on Sat, 04/07/2012 - 01:57.
Just bought a dy-39 off craigslist for 300 bucks. It's in mint condition and is going to be 25 ears old next year. I love it and have been looking for a yairi for ahwile. And at that price, nothing could be better. I'm hoping to start accumulating a collection of yairi guitars....But yes, it's beautiful and plays well. Also has a nice fishman pickup in it. (Yes-300 BUCKS!!!!)
Posted by Leigh Donnelly on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:20.
I have a 1985 dy63 and love it. it has the lowest action of all my guitars and doesnt buzz out at all. it has a warm sound with a bi-phonic pick up. however, it doesn't match the pics of others i've seen! the head doesn't have the alverez logo on it anywhere? and the tuning pegs have yairi on them not alverez. just the k yairi on the top and the head? is this a different guitar from normal dy63's ? i've looked everywhere and all the others i've seen have the alverez logo on the head!
I have a Yairi CY130 I am selling and it has stirred up quite a controversy about the material used in the back and sides. I thought it looked like Brazilian rosewood, outside and in, with the same or very similar grain pattern on either side, and I saw that was what was being used in the newer ones, so I just assumed that was what it was. I got an email stating that it is "coral rosewood" and is laminated. I just want to answer the question correctly, so does anybody know what the sides and back of a 1974 CY130 are made of? The date code is 49374. I know very little about classical guitars, I mostly play electric, so thanks in advance for your help.
Hi, i'm interested in buying a k yairi model d-38 from 1985. it seems to have a firey colour on the top with small inlay on the frets and a k yairi signiture on the bottom. it has a great sound but the price is 500$. is it a good deal and is it worth it? how much could it be worth.
I have photos of this guitar and i want to no around a price of what it could be worth. i have tried to contact many places and people for information about this guitar with no luck. how can i post pics
I am looking to sell this in the future and i want to know information about this.
I have one for sale. My husband bought this guitar new in 1980 and has taken exceptional care with the guitar. It is in near perfect condition with original brochure and hard case.
Posted by Suzanne Hogan on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 18:15.
CIndy - thank you for the response - I am interested. I used to play in clubs years ago and a friend of mine owned a guitar store and loaned me guitars to play that were far better than the one I owned or could afford . For a few months I played the double neck Alvarez Yairi and it was heaven . Thirty years later, I have raised my kids and with my husband , educated them, maintained a good marriage, worked throughout and buried both of my Parents. So... I think it's time for me to go back to a former joy. Please let me know what you are asking and if you have any photos that would be great.
Warmly, Suzanne Hogan
Posted by Jim Fontaine on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 16:26.
I have a DY54 made in 1989 and need to do some rework on the finish. Does anyone know if Laquer was the finish originally used on this guitar, or polyurethane. Thanks in advance for any help.
I have a 1967(?) Alvarez G400. Yes G400! Classical - in mint. Ihave gotten answers ranging from "mismarked" black round label to "sold in another country...
Posted by John Hargroove on Sun, 03/06/2011 - 19:00.
Hello... I have been all over the internet trying to find a value on my 1982 Yairi Alvarez DY85A - very good condition; would anyone have a guess as too what it would be worth?
Posted by anita k kastorff on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 20:07.
Hello,
I saw your post and wanted to tell you that your guitar is the closest to mine that I can find. I don't know the value of them either, I'm sorry to say.
Mine is rosewood with no pic guard. Abalone inlays and solid abalone tuning keys. It has no lamination that I can tell inside or out. I bought it in 1985 and am the original owner. It is a DY 61 series, Signature Edition--model 58340. Please let me know what you find out. Thanx, AK
Posted by Jesse Goodfellow on Fri, 02/04/2011 - 21:47.
I have a K. Yairi DY 74C and a K. Yairi FY 40 that I'm trying to establish values for. The FY 40 appears to have K. Yairi's signature on the tag. Both guitars are in very good condition, and both play well. The sound of the DY 74C is quite extraordinary. Any ideas?
Thanks for your help.
Posted by Jim McCausland on Mon, 09/05/2011 - 22:00.
I have a beat-up Yairi Y-15 with an exquisite sound. I got it for $50 at a garage sale in a tiny town in Northern California; the price reflected the sellers lack of knowledge and the instrument's cosmetic flaws. If you want to sell one in decent shape, I'm interested.
Hey Jim- I'd be happy to send pics, but I'm not sure how to email you through this site? I'd like to get $400 for it, but am open to offers. I'm the second owner, original owner told me her dad bought it for her in the 70s. It's in close to perfect shape, with OHSC. If there isn't a way to email on this site I'll just put some pics up on photobucket when I get home tonight and post a link here. Thanks.
Very nice guitar.Made from 1970s till about maybe early 1980s. I had one that was made about 1980 and another that was made 1974-I think. Laminated top,back and sides. Adjustable saddle. Three piece back. Nice sounding and playing guitar.
Posted by Dale Rittenberry on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 02:50.
For all you Alvarez history buff's, This sight has original adds and price lists for many models from 1973 to 1998 --- Scroll down until you see Price list
Posted by Jim Attridge on Fri, 06/25/2010 - 12:54.
I am the second owner and have had it for nearly 20 years. I had a Fishman passive saddle p/u in it when I bought it. It's a good one-I'll spare all the details on it's sound quality-again it's a good one in very good condition. I would like to know a fair value.
yairi&son 1968 model 250 serial 63
Can anyone help with info and price of this guitar?
K. Yairi 5017
I have an Alverez hand signed by Kazuo Yairi. It has a signing year of 1970. Got this by trading a Fender Bandmaster amp about 35 years ago. I seldom play it and aside from a few blemishes it's in very good shape as far as I can tell. As stated, the model is a 5017 and has a serial number of 332. I may be interested in selling this ride but not really sure of it's value. Wondering if anyone can help.
1975 DY-85 Alvarez Yairi acoustic
I own the above subject guitar, which has been stored under the bed for the last 30 years. It has some wonderful patina, some pick scratches, original Grover tuner pegs, and an old Barcus Berry bridge pick-up.
Can anyone tell me
More on the history of this guitar and what it may be worth..?
Thanks and best regards,
JimiMac
Dy-39- - - BEAUTIFUL.
Just bought a dy-39 off craigslist for 300 bucks. It's in mint condition and is going to be 25 ears old next year. I love it and have been looking for a yairi for ahwile. And at that price, nothing could be better. I'm hoping to start accumulating a collection of yairi guitars....But yes, it's beautiful and plays well. Also has a nice fishman pickup in it. (Yes-300 BUCKS!!!!)
1985 dy63
I have a 1985 dy63 and love it. it has the lowest action of all my guitars and doesnt buzz out at all. it has a warm sound with a bi-phonic pick up. however, it doesn't match the pics of others i've seen! the head doesn't have the alverez logo on it anywhere? and the tuning pegs have yairi on them not alverez. just the k yairi on the top and the head? is this a different guitar from normal dy63's ? i've looked everywhere and all the others i've seen have the alverez logo on the head!
1974 Yairi CY130 back and sides.
I have a Yairi CY130 I am selling and it has stirred up quite a controversy about the material used in the back and sides. I thought it looked like Brazilian rosewood, outside and in, with the same or very similar grain pattern on either side, and I saw that was what was being used in the newer ones, so I just assumed that was what it was. I got an email stating that it is "coral rosewood" and is laminated. I just want to answer the question correctly, so does anybody know what the sides and back of a 1974 CY130 are made of? The date code is 49374. I know very little about classical guitars, I mostly play electric, so thanks in advance for your help.
CY-130
I have had two 1974 CY-130's. To my knowledge, they were both laminated coral rosewood. But, both were good guitars.
Tom C.
k yairi d-38 from 1985
Hi, i'm interested in buying a k yairi model d-38 from 1985. it seems to have a firey colour on the top with small inlay on the frets and a k yairi signiture on the bottom. it has a great sound but the price is 500$. is it a good deal and is it worth it? how much could it be worth.
Thanks.
Re: K Yairi d-38 from 1985
Is it legit sighned? It's worth extra. The guitar itself is worth like 900...have a pickup? What kind of condition?
Yairi 6 string acoustic guitar, Serial number 52 AD1971 B&M solo
Hi, I have a Yairi 6 string acoustic guitar, Serial number 52 AD1971 B&M soloist.
I am trying to find out its value and wonder if you have an idea or can let me know where to find out.
Thank you very much for reading this posting.
Sally
double neck k. yairi guitar
I have photos of this guitar and i want to no around a price of what it could be worth. i have tried to contact many places and people for information about this guitar with no luck. how can i post pics
I am looking to sell this in the future and i want to know information about this.
thank you
Double neck Alvarez yairi
I am seeking to buy a double neck Alvarez yairi - do you still have this guitar and if so can you please let me know when you seek to sell.
Alvarez Yairi DY 87 Double-Neck Guitar
I have one for sale. My husband bought this guitar new in 1980 and has taken exceptional care with the guitar. It is in near perfect condition with original brochure and hard case.
Let me know if you are interested.
Cindy Davidson
Double neck Alvarez Yairi - acoustic
CIndy - thank you for the response - I am interested. I used to play in clubs years ago and a friend of mine owned a guitar store and loaned me guitars to play that were far better than the one I owned or could afford . For a few months I played the double neck Alvarez Yairi and it was heaven . Thirty years later, I have raised my kids and with my husband , educated them, maintained a good marriage, worked throughout and buried both of my Parents. So... I think it's time for me to go back to a former joy. Please let me know what you are asking and if you have any photos that would be great.
Warmly, Suzanne Hogan
cdavidson6@bellsouth.net Cind
cdavidson6@bellsouth.net
Cindy
Poly or Laquer Finish on 1989 DY54 Yairi Alvarez
I have a DY54 made in 1989 and need to do some rework on the finish. Does anyone know if Laquer was the finish originally used on this guitar, or polyurethane. Thanks in advance for any help.
K.Yairi 1997 YC-50N
I just bought this guitar a couple of weeks ago. It really sounds great! But I can't find any detail about this model. Anyone has any idea?
Alvarez Yairi cy117 (1982)
Can anyone tell me anything about it or what it's worth? It's in pretty good condition.
Yairi CY117 from 1982
did you end up selling this guitar? I have the same model... What did you find out it is worth??
Have Alvarez CY117 from 1982 IN excellent shape!
Have you sold your guitar? I have exact same model... How much did you find out it was worth?
K yairi classical guitar 1984
Does anybody know what this is worth,practically Mint Cndition.?Thanks.
G400 Value?
I have a 1967(?) Alvarez G400. Yes G400! Classical - in mint. Ihave gotten answers ranging from "mismarked" black round label to "sold in another country...
Anybody have anything different?
Thanks
K Yairi YC400
Keep or burn..?.
Re: K Yairi YC400
: Keep or burn..?.
Holy Crap. Burning it would get you to hell for sure.....
1982 Yairi Alvarez DY85A
Hello... I have been all over the internet trying to find a value on my 1982 Yairi Alvarez DY85A - very good condition; would anyone have a guess as too what it would be worth?
Thanks! John
Alvarez guitar
Hello,
I saw your post and wanted to tell you that your guitar is the closest to mine that I can find. I don't know the value of them either, I'm sorry to say.
Mine is rosewood with no pic guard. Abalone inlays and solid abalone tuning keys. It has no lamination that I can tell inside or out. I bought it in 1985 and am the original owner. It is a DY 61 series, Signature Edition--model 58340. Please let me know what you find out. Thanx, AK
Yairi Guitars
I have a K. Yairi DY 74C and a K. Yairi FY 40 that I'm trying to establish values for. The FY 40 appears to have K. Yairi's signature on the tag. Both guitars are in very good condition, and both play well. The sound of the DY 74C is quite extraordinary. Any ideas?
Thanks for your help.
alvarez fy 40 guitar
I would be interested in the FY 40 , if you still want to sell it?
Fred
K Yairi 1980 DY87 Double Neck for Sale
I have a beautiful sounding 1980 DY87 for sale with case. Action is perfect and is a great collectors piece. Letr me know if anyone is interested.
Thank You..
Double Neck
Hi, if you haven't sold that double neck, I'd be interested. How much please?
Double neck Alvarez yairi
If you still have your double neck Alvarez yairi guitar I may be interest to purchase - please let me know if you want to sell.
Re: K Yairi 1980 DY87 Double Neck for Sale
: I have a beautiful sounding 1980 DY87 for sale with case. Action is perfect and is a great collectors piece. Letr me know if anyone is interested.
: Thank You..
I am interested, Saw one on the yairi group and thought very nice!
Love to know more.
K.Yiari AR351
For Sale - K.Yiari AR 351 (1984) in perfect condition.
Re: K.Yiari AR351
K.Yiari model # Y-15 - what's it worth & who knows something about this guitar?
Yairi Y-15
I have a beat-up Yairi Y-15 with an exquisite sound. I got it for $50 at a garage sale in a tiny town in Northern California; the price reflected the sellers lack of knowledge and the instrument's cosmetic flaws. If you want to sell one in decent shape, I'm interested.
Y-15
Not sure if you're still interested in buying a Y-15 but I have one in great shape I'd like to sell. Let me know.
Yairi Y-15
Yes, still interested. Email me with pictures and a price. Thanks.
Jim
Hey Jim- I'd be happy to
Hey Jim- I'd be happy to send pics, but I'm not sure how to email you through this site? I'd like to get $400 for it, but am open to offers. I'm the second owner, original owner told me her dad bought it for her in the 70s. It's in close to perfect shape, with OHSC. If there isn't a way to email on this site I'll just put some pics up on photobucket when I get home tonight and post a link here. Thanks.
Y-15
Just email me direct at gardenjim@gmail.com
Jim
Got it- feel free to take
Got it- feel free to take down if you worry about that sort of thing haha. Will email you today.
K Yairi G1 classical guitar
Hi,I have a 1985 G1.Owned it since 1986 and would like to know what it might be worth these days...any ideas please?
Yari G1 Guitar
Hi
Did you ever find out the value of your G1 guitar I have simalar and am interested. Is the G1 a H Yairi or K Yairi?
Thanks
info on alvarez artist model 5043
i got this guitar from a friend i love it but i don"t know anything about. it has hand made inside the body and the ser# 95863
info on alvarez artist model 5043
Very nice guitar.Made from 1970s till about maybe early 1980s. I had one that was made about 1980 and another that was made 1974-I think. Laminated top,back and sides. Adjustable saddle. Three piece back. Nice sounding and playing guitar.
Alvarez-Yairi DY-53 or equal.Looking to buy
I had a DY-53 that got destroyed!I'm looking for another one or a new similar Yairi. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks!
Alvarez Orig, price list 1973-1998
For all you Alvarez history buff's, This sight has original adds and price lists for many models from 1973 to 1998 --- Scroll down until you see Price list
http://alvarezyairi.web.fc2.com/http://alvarezyairi.web.fc2.com/
No it doesn't ! It's
No it doesn't ! It's japanese and says "Not Found"
National Les Paul
I had a National Les Paul a long long time ago. It was black with gold trim, pick-ups etc. I can't find info on it, does anyone have any?
1975 Alvarez Yairi CY 120
I am the second owner and have had it for nearly 20 years. I had a Fishman passive saddle p/u in it when I bought it. It's a good one-I'll spare all the details on it's sound quality-again it's a good one in very good condition. I would like to know a fair value.
Re: 1975 Alvarez Yairi CY 120
Anywhere from 900-1500
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