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Alvarez Yairi owners?
Posted on 4/23/17 at 9:00 am
Posted on 4/23/17 at 9:00 am
Just picked up an '87 DY38 a couple weeks ago. I've been pretty blown away by it, I believe it can easily hold its own against guitars costing triple (or more) what I gave.
This post was edited on 4/23/17 at 9:54 am
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Posted on 4/23/17 at 9:27 am to bgoodwin
Jerry's guitar of choice...
Posted on 4/23/17 at 10:54 am to bgoodwin
I have a cheapo Alvarez. It's fine. I've seen a Yairi at guitar center. They seemed well aware of its price.
Did sound nice though.
Did sound nice though.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 7:03 am to LSU alum wannabe
Yairi Guitars are stellar and packed with value for buyers/owners, particularly on the used market - steals are frequently found for what they are. Handmade out of top-notch materials with supreme craftsmanship. A Japanese version of Martin's Nazareth division is a fair comparison.
The Five W's of Yairi Guitars
The Five W's of Yairi Guitars
Posted on 4/24/17 at 8:49 am to TheFretShack
Fret Shack!!!
Brief hijack OP.
Mexican Stratocasters. Are there any years/periods to avoid? Or are they all the same? Just find one that feels right in the hand and pay a guy like you to change out crap hardware?
Sorry OP.
Again on the Yairi I picked up. It was used, but not priced as a steal. They knew it's value. Did sound GREAT compared to a standard Alvarez. And a smoker owned it too. I always check that with a sniff before buying. There is nothing getting smoke smell out of an acoustic guitar.
Ok. I've hijacked and now I am rambling.
Brief hijack OP.
Mexican Stratocasters. Are there any years/periods to avoid? Or are they all the same? Just find one that feels right in the hand and pay a guy like you to change out crap hardware?
Sorry OP.
Again on the Yairi I picked up. It was used, but not priced as a steal. They knew it's value. Did sound GREAT compared to a standard Alvarez. And a smoker owned it too. I always check that with a sniff before buying. There is nothing getting smoke smell out of an acoustic guitar.
Ok. I've hijacked and now I am rambling.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 12:21 pm to bgoodwin
I have played them...and also own now a lower level Alvarez (not a Yairi)...I have been impressed by both the top end products and the low end ...Alvarez guitars....all models...do not get enough credit imho.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 1:08 pm to SthGADawg
Fret Shack!!! Brief hijack OP. Mexican Stratocasters. Are there any years/periods to avoid? Or are they all the same? Just find one that feels right in the hand and pay a guy like you to change out crap hardware?
My observation on MIM Fender is that they keep getting better and better with each passing year, quite honestly. I wouldn't particularly avoid any year/production windows. Do exactly as you say - find one that works for you and then tweak to its needs/your needs.
My observation on MIM Fender is that they keep getting better and better with each passing year, quite honestly. I wouldn't particularly avoid any year/production windows. Do exactly as you say - find one that works for you and then tweak to its needs/your needs.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 2:58 pm to TheFretShack
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My observation on MIM Fender is that they keep getting better and better with each passing year, quite honestly. I wouldn't particularly avoid any year/production windows. Do exactly as you say - find one that works for you and then tweak to its need
Thanks again. If I lived closer I'd send business/cash your way.
Posted on 4/24/17 at 8:58 pm to bgoodwin
SHHHHH,don't talk too much about the Yairi,lets keep them affordable as long as possible.
Posted on 4/25/17 at 5:50 pm to bgoodwin
Original - 87 Price List - many other years -
Ran across these catalogs while trying to cross reference models, as they changed naming conventions many moons ago, was researching for second Yairi.
edit: corrected bad link
This post was edited on 4/25/17 at 5:55 pm
Posted on 4/25/17 at 10:34 pm to awestruck
Cool. Mine is an '87 DY-38, with the "50th Anniversary" plaque on back of the headstock. I regularly play with a friend with a mid sixties Martin D18, this Yairi compares very well with his. The Martin is a bit louder, but the Yairi has the tone.
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