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dy-56
Posted by charlie johnson on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 18:14.
I have one for sale on ebay is a nice guitar with Alvarex 600 T preamp.
is thinbody plays easy with good sound hooked or unhooked There is 2 onther now mine is black and substantially cheaper
I have an unusual Alarez Yairi that I bought in 1981. I was told by the dealer and later confirmed with St Louis Music that it was built as a display piece for the 1977 Namm show. It's model YM600G. It's actually got a ROSEWOOD top and tons and tons of abalone inlay. I understand that it's featured in a 77 or 78 Yairi catalog, but I've never been able to lay my hands on one. Does anybody out there have a catalog of that vintage or possibly know anything about this? I can post photos if that would help. Thanks.
These were made as K. Yairi's, not Alvarez Yairi. They do show up in older K. Yairi catalogs, and are all laminate models.
yl
: I have an unusual Alarez Yairi that I bought in 1981. I was told by the dealer and later confirmed with St Louis Music that it was built as a display piece for the 1977 Namm show. It's model YM600G. It's actually got a ROSEWOOD top and tons and tons of abalone inlay. I understand that it's featured in a 77 or 78 Yairi catalog, but I've never been able to lay my hands on one. Does anybody out there have a catalog of that vintage or possibly know anything about this? I can post photos if that would help. Thanks.
Probably a YW600G, y for yairi and w for western style (dreadnought). The YW designation was for markets outside the US market. The DY in the US market was for Dreadnought/Yairi
By the way, it does sound and play EXACTLY the way you'd expect a guitar with a rosewood top to sound and play. This guitar had a slotted headstock and "ALVAREZ" done in inlay on the headstock rather than the traditional A Y logo.
I also have a double neck DY87.
hI I have A k yari ar382 signature model signed by k yari black back dreadnught acoustic made in 1984 in japan I had the passive electronics taken out and installed a fishman pro slider still have the old electronics ..any idea how much this is worth everyone has told me not to sell it..chuck
: hI I have A k yari ar382 signature model signed by k yari black back dreadnught acoustic made in 1984 in japan I had the passive electronics taken out and installed a fishman pro slider still have the old electronics ..any idea how much this is worth everyone has told me not to sell it..chuck
carchuck@yahoo.ca
Posted by Brandon McCoy on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 22:35.
: YC-04 Has Cedar top, Shidomelia back and sides.
:
: : Can't find any info on the net regarding this guitar, would be much appreciated if anyone could advise us as to the quality/value of this guitar.
Is there anyway you could tell me anything about a DY46 from approximately 1981?
Hi, I have a 12 string. Its a pretty guitar, I played it for years but not much recently. Not sure how much in demand they are, or what it would be worth. I've been told by guitar stores that its valuable, but haven't pursued it. Anyone able to give a price range? I still have all its original paperwork, stating that the guitar was completed Dec. 26, 1975. It probably needs some upkeep, polished, new strings, and such.
: Hi, I have a 12 string. Its a pretty guitar, I played it for years but not much recently. Not sure how much in demand they are, or what it would be worth. I've been told by guitar stores that its valuable, but haven't pursued it. Anyone able to give a price range? I still have all its original paperwork, stating that the guitar was completed Dec. 26, 1975. It probably needs some upkeep, polished, new strings, and such.
The DY-50 was a fantastic guitar. It was a gorgeous instrument with amazing playability and a piano-like tone that was extremely rich. It was released in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the company and came with a commemorative gold-toned belt buckle (which I still have somewhere still sealed in plastic - and would be willing to sell to the right buyer).
The lightly stained top was of the most uniform, narrow grained spruce I have ever seen and the amazingly beautiful knurled mahogany back sides, with their deep walnut coloration, made the instrument stand out in a crowd. Obviously, the wood pattern varied between guitars, with some falling in the "attractive" range and others being tuly stunning. They were a limited production. I can't remember how many but it was a low run. My original DY-50 (see below) had a serial number in the low thirties (38, if I recall correctly).
I later bought a Martin D-28 but compared with the DY50, the D-28 sounds like it came from Sears. The difference really was that great. Now that the Martin has aged ten years it still can't come even close.
Hit an open A on the DY-50 and there was so much richness and sustain that you could have sampled it to create a Steinway patch. It was a fantastic lead and blues instrument, its frets were just the right size for serious grinding, it was great with downtunings, and it sounded particularly good with steel finger picks. Once, when searching for an earthy tone for a bluegrass number, I swapped the low E string for a high E and set it to a modified banjo tuning. It sounded really, really good.
I owned this masterpiece of an instrument from 1979 until 1992, during which time I spent five years carting it around Europe and Africa. When shipping it back to the states, it ended up in a crate in a non-climate controlled environment, resulting in a cracked bridge due to freezing. This annihilated its superior tone. I should have taken it to Charlie's Guitars in Dallas and replaced the bridge but I didn't do this, due to a combination of being broke and being an idiot. I later wrecked some tendons in a recording session had to sell it along with all my other gear but. I still miss it after 17 years.
The Alvarez-Yairi brand is virtually unheard of by most guitarists these days and, if anything, has been undermined by the forgettable quality of their budget-oriented Alvarez brand. I encourage everyone to visit www.yairiguitar.com and take a look. Unfortunately, the site doesn't do a good job of showing these guitars in all their glory and I can't directly vouch for their current quality, although little seems to have changed in their attention to craftsmanship. The DY-50 is and always shall be close to my heart. What a fantastic instrument!
The 5K character limit of this posting is too short. For the full text, shoot me an email at trey.yancy(at)sbcglobal.com.
Posted by Charles Berlow on Sun, 06/14/2009 - 08:46.
Hi.
About 6 months ago I bought an Alvarez 5009 classical guitar.
The 5009s are now called the Professional Series. My 5009 is called the Artist series. I saw Professional 5009 advertised as a 1997 guitar with a 90xxx serial number. Mine has a 49xxx serial number, thus I assume much older. Any Ideas of the age?
Thanks, Charlie
: Hi.
: About 6 months ago I bought an Alvarez 5009 classical guitar.
: The 5009s are now called the Professional Series. My 5009 is called the Artist series. I saw Professional 5009 advertised as a 1997 guitar with a 90xxx serial number. Mine has a 49xxx serial number, thus I assume much older. Any Ideas of the age?
: Thanks, Charlie
If older, SN of no use~ got pix? Ask here for info:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/
I was wondering how many of this model were made. I bought mine in 1985 and still have it and will always have it. I paid $500.00 and worth every penny. I only saw one identical to mine in a Irish pub, the gentleman told me to keep it since it had triple in price. For me it's not the price that matter's it's the quality and sound that I enjoy. Cheers!
hey peeps ive got a alverez yari dy 47 guitar i was wondering if it is an all solid wood guitar or if back and sides are laminate?tahnks if ya can help me out.
ne info on a k yairi ar 357 out there??? hellooooooo. my bro just bought one for 650 canadian dollars. the k yairi signature is burned in the front of the guitar
I Just Aquired a DY51 Serial Number 32064, Dated 3/10/80 Signed K.Yairi It plays better than My Martin's D28 and HD 28, and the resonation is incredible, Looking for some history.....if anyone might have??
Thanks
Bill
: i need date made and suggested retail price for alvarez dy38 in perfect condition..model 60784..with dark brown alvarez case
I can probably help you, but would need more info. Post the numbers you find on the heelblock (block of wood, inside the guitar at the base of the neck).
dy-56
i have a 1985 dy 56 how much is it worth
Yairi dy87-12vs
I am interested in buying a Yairi DY87-12vs. Contact me if you have one to sell. Thanks
Re: Yairi dy87-12vs
: I am interested in buying a Yairi DY87-12vs. Contact me if you have one to sell. Thanks
I have one that I sould consider selling. 1990 model
DY87tbk
anyone out there can tell me something about this guitar built in 1988?
alvarez DR87TBK
I have one for sale on ebay is a nice guitar with Alvarex 600 T preamp.
is thinbody plays easy with good sound hooked or unhooked There is 2 onther now mine is black and substantially cheaper
K.Yairi DY 70 L (1977)
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K.Yairi y70
I hope somebody can help about informations about this K.Yairi guitar model Y70.The label inside is rectangular. I bougt it in 1972 i Denmark.
Re: K.Yairi y70
: I hope somebody can help about informations about this K.Yairi guitar model Y70.The label inside is rectangular. I bougt it in 1972 i Denmark.
check out this site for help:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/
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1973 K Yairi
Can anyone give me some info on my K Yairi. It is a ANNE1973 Model no#1286 serial no#5379 Dreadnaught.
Any info would be great.
Cheers
Re: 1973 K Yairi
With photo's I might be able to help you out~
yl
: Can anyone give me some info on my K Yairi. It is a ANNE1973 Model no#1286 serial no#5379 Dreadnaught.
: Any info would be great.
: Cheers
Alvarez Yairi DY46
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unusual old Yairi
I have an unusual Alarez Yairi that I bought in 1981. I was told by the dealer and later confirmed with St Louis Music that it was built as a display piece for the 1977 Namm show. It's model YM600G. It's actually got a ROSEWOOD top and tons and tons of abalone inlay. I understand that it's featured in a 77 or 78 Yairi catalog, but I've never been able to lay my hands on one. Does anybody out there have a catalog of that vintage or possibly know anything about this? I can post photos if that would help. Thanks.
Re: unusual old Yairi
These were made as K. Yairi's, not Alvarez Yairi. They do show up in older K. Yairi catalogs, and are all laminate models.
yl
: I have an unusual Alarez Yairi that I bought in 1981. I was told by the dealer and later confirmed with St Louis Music that it was built as a display piece for the 1977 Namm show. It's model YM600G. It's actually got a ROSEWOOD top and tons and tons of abalone inlay. I understand that it's featured in a 77 or 78 Yairi catalog, but I've never been able to lay my hands on one. Does anybody out there have a catalog of that vintage or possibly know anything about this? I can post photos if that would help. Thanks.
Re: unusual old Yairi
Probably a YW600G, y for yairi and w for western style (dreadnought). The YW designation was for markets outside the US market. The DY in the US market was for Dreadnought/Yairi
Re: unusual old Yairi
By the way, it does sound and play EXACTLY the way you'd expect a guitar with a rosewood top to sound and play. This guitar had a slotted headstock and "ALVAREZ" done in inlay on the headstock rather than the traditional A Y logo.
I also have a double neck DY87.
K-YARI AR382
hI I have A k yari ar382 signature model signed by k yari black back dreadnught acoustic made in 1984 in japan I had the passive electronics taken out and installed a fishman pro slider still have the old electronics ..any idea how much this is worth everyone has told me not to sell it..chuck
Re: K-YARI AR382
: hI I have A k yari ar382 signature model signed by k yari black back dreadnught acoustic made in 1984 in japan I had the passive electronics taken out and installed a fishman pro slider still have the old electronics ..any idea how much this is worth everyone has told me not to sell it..chuck
carchuck@yahoo.ca
Alvarez Yairi YC-04 1981
Can't find any info on the net regarding this guitar, would be much appreciated if anyone could advise us as to the quality/value of this guitar.
Thanks
Re: Alvarez Yairi YC-04 1981
YC-04 Has Cedar top, Shidomelia back and sides.
: Can't find any info on the net regarding this guitar, would be much appreciated if anyone could advise us as to the quality/value of this guitar.
: Thanks
Re: Alvarez Yairi YC-04 1981
: YC-04 Has Cedar top, Shidomelia back and sides.
:
: : Can't find any info on the net regarding this guitar, would be much appreciated if anyone could advise us as to the quality/value of this guitar.
Is there anyway you could tell me anything about a DY46 from approximately 1981?
: : Thanks
Dy50 002/900
Would DY50 001/900 be in the factory showroom and hence would the 002 SN be of significant value. Any info would be appreciated.
1981 DY53 alvarez guitar
just got a 1981 DY53 alvarez guitar wondering if its a good guitar to learn on and what its worth?
Re: 1981 DY53 alvarez guitar
As long as it is set up correctly it should be a great guitar to learn on! Would need pix to tell approx value or ask at:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/
: just got a 1981 DY53 alvarez guitar wondering if its a good guitar to learn on and what its worth?
Alvarez Yairi - DY68 Serial 13708
Hi, I have a 12 string. Its a pretty guitar, I played it for years but not much recently. Not sure how much in demand they are, or what it would be worth. I've been told by guitar stores that its valuable, but haven't pursued it. Anyone able to give a price range? I still have all its original paperwork, stating that the guitar was completed Dec. 26, 1975. It probably needs some upkeep, polished, new strings, and such.
Re: Alvarez Yairi - DY68 Serial 13708
Ask here:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/
: Hi, I have a 12 string. Its a pretty guitar, I played it for years but not much recently. Not sure how much in demand they are, or what it would be worth. I've been told by guitar stores that its valuable, but haven't pursued it. Anyone able to give a price range? I still have all its original paperwork, stating that the guitar was completed Dec. 26, 1975. It probably needs some upkeep, polished, new strings, and such.
Alvarez Yairi 5060 FOR SALE
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Re: Alvarez Yairi DY50 limited edition Kazuo
The DY-50 was a fantastic guitar. It was a gorgeous instrument with amazing playability and a piano-like tone that was extremely rich. It was released in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the company and came with a commemorative gold-toned belt buckle (which I still have somewhere still sealed in plastic - and would be willing to sell to the right buyer).
The lightly stained top was of the most uniform, narrow grained spruce I have ever seen and the amazingly beautiful knurled mahogany back sides, with their deep walnut coloration, made the instrument stand out in a crowd. Obviously, the wood pattern varied between guitars, with some falling in the "attractive" range and others being tuly stunning. They were a limited production. I can't remember how many but it was a low run. My original DY-50 (see below) had a serial number in the low thirties (38, if I recall correctly).
I later bought a Martin D-28 but compared with the DY50, the D-28 sounds like it came from Sears. The difference really was that great. Now that the Martin has aged ten years it still can't come even close.
Hit an open A on the DY-50 and there was so much richness and sustain that you could have sampled it to create a Steinway patch. It was a fantastic lead and blues instrument, its frets were just the right size for serious grinding, it was great with downtunings, and it sounded particularly good with steel finger picks. Once, when searching for an earthy tone for a bluegrass number, I swapped the low E string for a high E and set it to a modified banjo tuning. It sounded really, really good.
I owned this masterpiece of an instrument from 1979 until 1992, during which time I spent five years carting it around Europe and Africa. When shipping it back to the states, it ended up in a crate in a non-climate controlled environment, resulting in a cracked bridge due to freezing. This annihilated its superior tone. I should have taken it to Charlie's Guitars in Dallas and replaced the bridge but I didn't do this, due to a combination of being broke and being an idiot. I later wrecked some tendons in a recording session had to sell it along with all my other gear but. I still miss it after 17 years.
The Alvarez-Yairi brand is virtually unheard of by most guitarists these days and, if anything, has been undermined by the forgettable quality of their budget-oriented Alvarez brand. I encourage everyone to visit www.yairiguitar.com and take a look. Unfortunately, the site doesn't do a good job of showing these guitars in all their glory and I can't directly vouch for their current quality, although little seems to have changed in their attention to craftsmanship. The DY-50 is and always shall be close to my heart. What a fantastic instrument!
The 5K character limit of this posting is too short. For the full text, shoot me an email at trey.yancy(at)sbcglobal.com.
Re: Alvarez Yairi DY50 limited edition Kazuo
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K. Yairi signature guitar
I have an 1984 K. Yairi signature guitar Model AR 359 ...beauty! Anyone know it's worth????
1973 model 5051 nylon sting
I just recently aquired this guitar, beautiful sound and action, anyone know anything about this model?
Re: 1973 model 5051 nylon sting
: I just recently aquired this guitar, beautiful sound and action, anyone know anything about this model?
Ask here for info!
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/
age year worth
cbs masterworks by KAZUO YAIRI model MWG-Y1045 #47372 need info
Re: age year worth
: cbs masterworks by KAZUO YAIRI model MWG-Y1045 #47372 need info
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Re: age year worth
: : cbs masterworks by KAZUO YAIRI model MWG-Y1045 #47372 need info
: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/
I also have a Yairi MWG-Y1045 but hard to get info on it or price
Alvarez 5009 Artist series.
Hi.
About 6 months ago I bought an Alvarez 5009 classical guitar.
The 5009s are now called the Professional Series. My 5009 is called the Artist series. I saw Professional 5009 advertised as a 1997 guitar with a 90xxx serial number. Mine has a 49xxx serial number, thus I assume much older. Any Ideas of the age?
Thanks, Charlie
Re: Alvarez 5009 Artist series.
: Hi.
: About 6 months ago I bought an Alvarez 5009 classical guitar.
: The 5009s are now called the Professional Series. My 5009 is called the Artist series. I saw Professional 5009 advertised as a 1997 guitar with a 90xxx serial number. Mine has a 49xxx serial number, thus I assume much older. Any Ideas of the age?
: Thanks, Charlie
If older, SN of no use~ got pix? Ask here for info:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/
Alvarez DY 38C
Can anyone tell me about this guitar? I can find the DY 38 but not the DY 38 commerative.
Re: Alvarez DY 38C
: Can anyone tell me about this guitar? I can find the DY 38 but not the DY 38 commerative.
This isn't a commemorative model, the C in the model only denotes it should be a cutaway model.
More info? Ask here:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alvarez_AlvarezYairi_plus/
NEW Yahoo group for Alvarez, AY, K. Yairi and S. Yairi's!
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Alverez - yairi DY-38 For Sale...
Alverez-yairi dy-38 Guitar acoustic model-60784
Numbers - 0008 330...Like New, with brown alverez case
gkcombs@cox.net
K.Yairi guitar model AR373E
I was wondering how many of this model were made. I bought mine in 1985 and still have it and will always have it. I paid $500.00 and worth every penny. I only saw one identical to mine in a Irish pub, the gentleman told me to keep it since it had triple in price. For me it's not the price that matter's it's the quality and sound that I enjoy. Cheers!
alverez yari dy 47
hey peeps ive got a alverez yari dy 47 guitar i was wondering if it is an all solid wood guitar or if back and sides are laminate?tahnks if ya can help me out.
k yairi ar 357
ne info on a k yairi ar 357 out there??? hellooooooo. my bro just bought one for 650 canadian dollars. the k yairi signature is burned in the front of the guitar
DY51
I Just Aquired a DY51 Serial Number 32064, Dated 3/10/80 Signed K.Yairi It plays better than My Martin's D28 and HD 28, and the resonation is incredible, Looking for some history.....if anyone might have??
Thanks
Bill
DY45 Alverez
I have a DY45 Serial# 34978 With H Yairi in it can anybody tell what it is worth
alvarez yairi dy38 acoustic- model 60784
i need date made and suggested retail price for alvarez dy38 in perfect condition..model 60784..with dark brown alvarez case
Re: alvarez yairi dy38 acoustic- model 60784
: i need date made and suggested retail price for alvarez dy38 in perfect condition..model 60784..with dark brown alvarez case
Numbers - 0008 330
Re: alvarez yairi dy38 acoustic- model 60784
: i need date made and suggested retail price for alvarez dy38 in perfect condition..model 60784..with dark brown alvarez case
I can probably help you, but would need more info. Post the numbers you find on the heelblock (block of wood, inside the guitar at the base of the neck).
YL
Re: alvarez yairi dy38 acoustic- model 60784
: i need date made and suggested retail price for alvarez dy38 in perfect condition..model 60784..with dark brown alvarez case...gkcombs@cox.net
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