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East Indian Rosewood Fretboard: Adjustable Truss Rod Total Frets: East Indian Rosewood – Solid Bracing: Enclosed, Die cast Gold Plated Electronics: I really like the features on this understated yet quality constructed guitar. With the addition of an Englemann Solid Spruce top, this guitar now starts to measure up to higher priced guitars such as the Martins and Gibson’s. Englemann is one of my favorites as you get a very warm and deep sound while receiving tremendous volume. Personally I don’t like stained Rosewood for the fingerboard. I prefer honesty of materials and if you use Rosewood, make it look Rosewood – not Ebony. It looks very professional and I know from experience that this does give better sound production.

VINTAGE 1974 ALVAREZ YAIRI GUITAR DY-57 JAPAN For Sale

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Jan 02, · Washburn W «previous next What is the neck block numbers; they are different from the serial no. (perhaps the date of manufacture)? Also the 3 piece back – could it be solid RW? Washburn D26S Washburn D60SW Washburn F15 Alvarez Yairi DYK75P American Standard Srat .

The condition of this high end instrument is excellent plus and this guitar is simply wonderful. Only the highest grade woods used as you can see This guitar shows very little fret wear. There are just a few minor nicks or scratches which is normal wear for a guitar of this vintage that has been lovingly played.

This one is a one owner adult owned guitar and comes with its high quality custom hard shell case too. With room-filling projection, the CY is a guaranteed conversation starter. You hear it in the elegant pacing of a classical air. You see it in the vivid charm of a folk dance.

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Alvarez Yairi DY74C acoustic guitar with a spruce top, rosewood back and sides. Loud clear sounding acoustic. Apparent flaws include one 3/8” x 3/4” scuff on top (see 2nd photo) and small crack/possible repair at base of fretboard/opening (see next to last photo).

Fjestad has been evaluating and appraising guitars for over 20 years. Fjestad is a freelance writer who specializes in guitars and amplifiers including the history behind them and their current value. Astute readers may also notice that the same layout of a 9-string guitar can be achieved by removing the three bottom octave strings of a more common string. Alvarez also offered a Yairi variation called the DY58 that was handbuilt in Japan.

Does anyone know what the capital K stamped into the neck block might indicate. I read somewhere that each craftsman was allowed from time to time to build as a distinct instrument. Hello all, I have an Alvarez Yairi guitar serial and model Y 3. It is beautiful, lots of abalone and Koa back and sides. Does anyone have any idea what date this guitar was manufactured?

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Like new handmade Alvarez Yairi WY-1BK Electric Acoustic Folk Guitar. This is the original version of the WY-1BK, with rosewood back and sides generally considered the finest wood for making acoustic guitars, not the later, cheaper mahogany version Can be verified by serial number

Does anyone have info on the k. The date is 55 7. I am in Australia but unabe to find out any info about this model and date stamp. Does anyone know anything about it. I was told that out side u s a that Alvarez. Are they are they as good as a martin. Is it worth paying to get a refret? I have a k yairi Dy50 as i bought this 2nd hand does anyone have info on it and what it is worth.

I can not find out any info on this and is it worth spending money to refret. Hi there – I own a K. Yairi classical guitar with a rectangular label inside the sound hole. This label provides the following info:

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The Alvarez Yairi CYCE Classical Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar provides an elegant nylon-string voice for guitarists who perform in a multitude of classical or folk styles. The cutaway jumbo body has a solid spruce top for supreme resonance and attractively grained lacewood back and sides.

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DESCRIPTION: Alvarez By Kazuo Yairi, 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, Model No. DY50, Serial No. , Issue Date 09/28/, Series No. / In Very Very Good Condition. – Undoubtedly one of the finest guitars ever made. No marks except for one playing ding and a few very light handling and swirl marks on the front. The back and sides are excellent.

For those of you familiar with Yairi guitars, this one’s a very pleasant surprise, really. This model was hand-made by Kazuo Yairi himself in early It is a commemorative model celebrating the 60th Anniversary of St. Louis Music; a brass plate on the back of the headstock bears a second serial number for this run specifically. It also has Kazuo Yairi’s signature on a sticker in the body, as well as another signed sticker showing St.

Louis Music’s initial setup date of April, This guitar is exquisite. Yairi guitars especially those made by Kazuo are renowned for their material and workmanship, and this limited run commemorative model is a shining example of that! The top is solid “Distressed Spruce” with more character than any other Spruce-topped guitar I’ve seen, and the Mahogany sides and back are practically 3D Neck is solid Mahogany with a bound Ebony fingerboard.

The octagonal closed back tuners are gold-plated. The top is finished in a ply binding with Mother-of-Pearl, and the decorative rosettes are ply, depending upon how many concentric rings you count! The guitar is finished in a “vintage violin amber”, for want of a better description.

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The condition of this high end instrument is excellent plus and this guitar is simply wonderful. Only the highest grade woods used as you can see This guitar shows very little fret wear. There are just a few minor nicks or scratches which is normal wear for a guitar of this vintage that has been lovingly played.

Used and Vintage Instrument List. VINTAGE MUSIC, 42 PUBLIC SQUARE SOUTH, DAHLONEGA, GA The serial number is Might be a but you can look up the serial number given to be sure if you like. front photo Alvarez Yairi FY (reg. price ).

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review. This is simply a beautiful guitar. And the tone is magnificent. Sheepskin-lined hard shell case; handle appears to have been replaced with a double-buckle on handle, which is actually quite sturdy and comfortable to hold. Overall condition is excellent, especially for a 30 year old guitar.

There are about 4 or 5 noticeable dings on the guitar, located mostly around the right lower bout; each is no larger than a pencil eraser and most are smaller than that. They are less noticeable in person due to the beautiful wood grain and the satin finish; the camera flash highlights them. There are some strum marks on the face and pick guard area, with a few more taps in this area as well. The back is virtually untouched minus one small ding.

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soaf - Posted - 12/30/2019: 11:55:10

I have an Alvarez banjo and was wondering the year it was manufactured, as well as the model name/number. The serial number is 237144. I am also wondering what the value is. Thank you.

Blue20Boy17 - Posted - 12/30/2019: 12:10:56

Looks similar to my Alvarez Bluegrass Special. Can you provide more photos?

soaf - Posted - 12/30/2019: 12:32:17

...more pics.

soaf - Posted - 12/30/2019: 12:33:47

And three more...

Texican65 - Posted - 12/30/2019: 18:20:27

Definately does not look like the early 70’s Japanese Alvarez masterclone that I have. I’m betting this is a later Chinese instrument. The better Japanese ones are good beginners banjos at best, $300-$400 in great shape. I wouldn’t imagine the Chinese versions being any better or brining more $$$.

mikehalloran - Posted - 12/31/2019: 13:15:47

Probably Chinese — late 1990s or newer.
What's under the head? If a rolled brass hoop, it's sold by many other companies in the $399 — $549 range new with many different inlay patterns; worth half that used (if you can get it). The Recording King variant is the Songster RK-R20 — it looks fancier because of the MOTS overlays but is the same under the hood (head in this case).

RK-R20 Songster
These can be set up to deliver a nice, crisp sound. Not a powerful instrument but certainly good enough to learn on and be a great backup banjo while you are looking for your personal Holy Grail.

soaf - Posted - 12/31/2019: 14:02:44

According to the serial number, it was made in 1990. Were they manufacturing in China that early?

mikehalloran - Posted - 12/31/2019: 15:59:09

According to the serial number, it was made in 1990.

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Says who? Serial numbers on Korean made banjos are generally worthless as they are with many lines of Chinese made instruments.

Were they manufacturing in China that early?

That would likely be Korea. Without the banjo in hand, difficult to tell. The finish is the usual giveaway. The chrome plated Waverly Old Style is not something I'm used to seeing on Korean versions of this banjo — all the Chinese variants appear to have it.

Tuners are wrong for an inexpensive banjo from Japan.

Edited by - mikehalloran on 12/31/2019 16:01:22

desert rose - Posted - 01/01/2020: 04:39:09

Ill second Mikes comment, says WHO, there is no sequential order or data base to Alvarez banjos. Serial numbers wee for inventory control and not to be used for dating. This banjos is POST Japan, potentially Korea, likely China and MUCH newer than 1990
Scott

soaf - Posted - 01/01/2020: 08:28:11

This is where I found the info...
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Identify the first one or two numbers in the serial number. These numbers correspond to year the banjo was made. In the years between 1970 and 2000, these initial numbers referred to the emperor of Japan at the time. From 1970 to 1988, the years of Showa and Alvarez began this sequence with 45 and ended it with 63. For example, if the first two numbers read '45,' your banjo was produced in 1970; if it is '46,' the banjo was made in 1971, and so on. 1989 saw the beginning of the Heisa era, which ended in 2000. Alvarez began this series of serial numbers with 1 and ended with 12. If the first number of your serial number is '1,' your banjo was produced in 1989. If it is '2,' your banjo was produced in 1990, and so on. In 2001, Alvarez discontinued their use of the Emperor date code and simply began assigning two digits which corresponded to the year of production. For example, '01' means the banjo was made in 2001.
Identify the final two numbers in the serial number. These numbers indicate the month of production and are between 01 and 12. They are in sequential order with 01 corresponding to January, 02 corresponding to February, and on through December with 12.
Tip:
There is no standard location for the placement of the serial number, but it will always be one of the most prominently displayed pieces on the back of the banjo.
To prevent the serial number from fading, keep your banjo in a dry and moderately cool room.

desert rose - Posted - 01/01/2020: 18:16:49

Unfounded internet folly, sorry, its not true
Do not believe everything you find on the www. Ive been here over thirty years. This banjo proves tht number search isnt true
Scott