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S. Yairi guitar
Posted by Joel D. Applebaum on Thu, 07/19/01 - 10:23:58.
In Reply to Sandstrummer Vintage Guitars
I recently purchased a classical S. Yairi guitar, produced in 1969 in the Nagoya Japan shop. Inside the body is a label which reads, "Handcrafted in Japan by Yairi, model no. 600, ad 1969, serial no. 127 (or 121) and on the bracing is branded "Yairi Gakki, Nagoya." any information on this luthier, the guitar, value range, etc would be most appreciated. I purchased it at a used instrument store in Michigan, and the owner believed it to be a K. Yairi/Alvarez guitar, and I am sure based his price accordingly. I paid $400 (less trade in). I have confirmed through e-mails to Japan that it is not K. Yairi, but rather an S. Yairi.
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S Yairi guitar. I owned a handcrafted steel string acoustic. Made in 1977. I got it for a mere 155 English pounds in 1978 in a bankrupt stock sale. I have never heard a nicer guitar to this day. Although, I must admit, I didn't find it the easiest guitar to play. Same as everyone else I haven't been able to find out a great deal about S. Yairi. I can tell you I showed it to a number of knowledgable guitar buffs (retailers mainly) and they all agreed that they had not come across a guitar of this calibre. Nor could they shed any light on the manufacturer. Unfortunately, my guitar met an early demise in 1991 when my ex-wife decided to use it to knock down a wall during a heated argument. It's now in ten pieces. That is one reason why she is an ex-wife. I've still got the pieces in my attic. I still can't bear to part with it even though it is totally beyond repair.
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: S Yairi guitar. I owned a handcrafted steel string acoustic. Made in 1977. I got it for a mere 155 English pounds in 1978 in a bankrupt stock sale. I have never heard a nicer guitar to this day. Although, I must admit, I didn't find it the easiest guitar to play. Same as everyone else I haven't been able to find out a great deal about S. Yairi. I can tell you I showed it to a number of knowledgable guitar buffs (retailers mainly) and they all agreed that they had not come across a guitar of this calibre. Nor could they shed any light on the manufacturer. Unfortunately, my guitar met an early demise in 1991 when my ex-wife decided to use it to knock down a wall during a heated argument. It's now in ten pieces. That is one reason why she is an ex-wife. I've still got the pieces in my attic. I still can't bear to part with it even though it is totally beyond repair.
Try (Alvarez by Kazuo Yari) Alvarez site should give you some information.
MC
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I have managed to obtain a classical guitar that is in great condition and plays very well but no-one seems to know anything much about this particular instrument.
It has label that reads, SADA Luthier Nagoya, Japan, Anno 1981 No.G15.
I have looked on the Internet for information relating to the origins and maker of this guitar without any success. Someone told me that it may be linked to the luthier Sada Yairi ???
I was wondering if someone can shed any light on this guitar or perhaps direct me to someone who can.
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: I have managed to obtain a classical guitar that is in great condition and plays very well but no-one seems to know anything much about this particular instrument.
: It has label that reads, SADA Luthier Nagoya, Japan, Anno 1981 No.G15.
: I have looked on the Internet for information relating to the origins and maker of this guitar without any success. Someone told me that it may be linked to the luthier Sada Yairi ???
: I was wondering if someone can shed any light on this guitar or perhaps direct me to someone who can.
I was also interested to find out prices as I have a 1970 nylon yairi clase: 300, n.o 664 please tell me if you know.
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From what I have gathered, there are two S. Yairi(s). Sada is/was? the father of K. Yairi, Segeao is the cousin. Sada built great instruments, and K. Yairi carried on the tradition.
: : I have managed to obtain a classical guitar that is in great condition and plays very well but no-one seems to know anything much about this particular instrument.
: : It has label that reads, SADA Luthier Nagoya, Japan, Anno 1981 No.G15.
: : I have looked on the Internet for information relating to the origins and maker of this guitar without any success. Someone told me that it may be linked to the luthier Sada Yairi ???
: : I was wondering if someone can shed any light on this guitar or perhaps direct me to someone who can.
: I was also interested to find out prices as I have a 1970 nylon yairi clase: 300, n.o 664 please tell me if you know.
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: :I got ahold of the S. Yairi company and apparantly the SADA Yairi guitar makers are not affiliated with them, however, according to the guy from the alvarez Yairi company, Sada Yairi is a cousin of K.Yairi
Re: S. Yairi guitar
: : I have managed to obtain a classical guitar that is in great condition and plays very well but no-one seems to know anything much about this particular instrument.
: : It has label that reads, SADA Luthier Nagoya, Japan, Anno 1981 No.G15.
: : I have looked on the Internet for information relating to the origins and maker of this guitar without any success. Someone told me that it may be linked to the luthier Sada Yairi ???
: : I was wondering if someone can shed any light on this guitar or perhaps direct me to someone who can.
: I was also interested to find out prices as I have a 1970 nylon yairi clase: 300, n.o 664 please tell me if you know.
I've got a SADA Luthier No.650 "Hand Made"classical guitar that I purchased approx 30 years ago. If you look inside the sound hole, below the the back tag on my guitar, you'll see a stamp on the back centre brace that reads: SADA YAIRI, Nagoya, Made in Japan.
This would lead me to beleive that the guitar was hand made by SADA Yairi.
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Hi,
Just to let you know that I too own a Sada Luthier classical guitar. I am now 53 years old and purchased it in Bielefeld, North Germany in 1970. It was manufactured in 1968. It was one of a pair (different types, the other being a flamenco style model)that I bought at the time. I am not a good guitarist but I love the tone of my guitar and would never sell it. I now own only the one. I too was looking tonight for information on Sada Luthier as I visited a guitar shop today in Swindon, England and saw Luthier guitars for sale. This prompted my search. Can't help much with any more info as I too drew a blank. Just to let you know that you are not alone.Anno 1981 No.G15.
: I have looked on the Internet for information relating to the origins and maker of this guitar without any success. Someone told me that it may be linked to the luthier Sada Yairi ???
: I was wondering if someone can shed any light on this guitar or perhaps direct me to someone who can.
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: I have managed to obtain a classical guitar that is in great condition and plays very well but no-one seems to know anything much about this particular instrument.
: It has label that reads, SADA Luthier Nagoya, Japan, Anno 1981 No.G15.
: I have looked on the Internet for information relating to the origins and maker of this guitar without any success. Someone told me that it may be linked to the luthier Sada Yairi ???
: I was wondering if someone can shed any light on this guitar or perhaps direct me to someone who can.
Reply::I too own a SADA classical guitar that I bought a few years ago. Mine is a No. 30 that was made in 1980. To date I have not been able to find anything out about the maker. When I first bought the guitar I thought I would use it as a practice guitar because I'm a bit of a guitar junky and I wanted to preserve some very expensive guitars I own. As it has turns out the SADA is now my favorite guitar. My other classicals all have unique and great sonic qualities and all are masterfully constructed (I own a Hasselbacher, a Ruck, a Sahlin, and a Rodriguez), but the SADA has such a beautiful warm expressive tone that I keep picking it up to play. Whoever built this guitar did an incredible job of making it very musical. My other guitars are considered world class and they are: each of them was the best sounding/playing guitar I had experienced at the time I bought them. So, I was very surprised when I found this guitar by an unknown maker that is equally as world class. If you ever find anything out about SADA please let me know. Regards.
Re: S. Yairi guitar good information!!!!!!!!
: : I have managed to obtain a classical guitar that is in great condition and plays very well but no-one seems to know anything much about this particular instrument.
: : It has label that reads, SADA Luthier Nagoya, Japan, Anno 1981 No.G15.
Here's good information about the makers
http://www.guitargearheads.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=180
Cheers!
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my guitar is a 1975 sada yairi #810. I too have no other information on this guitar other than I got it in oregon city around 1976. it is not a classical guitar but a big flat top: there are other numbers on the inside and it is a fine guitar. strange there does not seem to be much info on them :
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: my guitar is a 1975 sada yairi #810. I too have no other information on this guitar other than I got it in oregon city around 1976. it is not a classical guitar but a big flat top: there are other numbers on the inside and it is a fine guitar. strange there does not seem to be much info on them : I too have the same guitar, a 1975 #810.I know nothing about this guitar,I think my dad got it in england and brought it to australia I've had it for the past 12 years or so.
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