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Old 07-16-2012, 08:36 PM
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anybody here knew what type of acoustic guitar is this?


a circular acoustic guitar that looks like a banjo


the owner said he bought this guitar in japan long time ago


listen to this guitar in action! sounds awesome
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Old 07-16-2012, 09:07 PM
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Kind of has a 6 string banjo/acoustic guitar-kinda' look to it, don't it? Never seen anything quite like it. My guess is it's not only handmade, it's definitely homemade as well. Would love to hear what it sounds like.
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Old 07-16-2012, 11:46 PM
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Seems quite likely that it is a Yairi.
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Old 07-17-2012, 04:07 AM
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i just found the info of this guitar. yes it's K. Yairi model OK-1. it's made from a Wooden Sushi Rice Bowl. the Top is Cedar

check this videos and listen to this guitar in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5pqodSn1V8

http://tinyurl.com/88pvdvd

i'm amazed how japanese K. Yairi made guitars from Sushi Bowl Rice.
http://www.nimitguitar.com/mybb/show....php?tid=12960

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnhb6yshyEI
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Old 08-18-2012, 07:04 PM
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anybody here knew what type of acoustic guitar is this?


a circular acoustic guitar that looks like a banjo


the owner said he bought this guitar in japan long time ago


listen to this guitar in action! sounds awesome
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...e=2&permPage=1
Sounds like a neat mandoline: )
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