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Old 04-14-2012, 09:46 AM
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Default FS: 2005 Alvarez Yairi WY-1K Bob Wier model

Guitar has been traded. 2005 Alvarez Yairi WY-1K Bob Wier model guitar with original hard shell case. Excellent condition.

Photos available at:

http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/c...Yairi%20WY-1K/

My description "borrows heavily" from a recent listing on eBay because it says what needs to be said. Yairi guitars are handcrafted in a Japanese mountain village workshop under the supervision of master luthier Kazuo Yairi. Alvarez Yairi guitars use choice tonewoods. The woods are naturally air dried and crafted with individually hand-shaped bracing and dovetail neck joints. This WY1 model is constructed of premium Hawaiian Koa and has a unique look as well as a warm tone. I believe it is solid Koa back and sides, but want to say I have not been able to confirm that belief. Some say the back and sides are laminate. I honestly don't know, but the wood grain is gorgeous in any case and the craftsmanship is superb.

Design innovations include an extended neck tenon for a wider range of rod adjustment. Descriptions of the design say it has a unique coupled bridge design that removes the forward pull from the bridge itself for greater stability and lighter bracing, leading to freer tone.

This model comes with the expressive System 600T MK II electronics (with built-in tuner) for superb acoustic-electric amplification. Other enhancements include a bound ebony fretboard, abalone rosette, multiple body binding, bound ebony headstock veneer, and gold die-cast tuners with amber buttons.

The guitar is similar in size to an OM. Alvarez calls it a "folk guitar."

The real beauty of this guitar, in addition to it's stunning looks, is it's performance on stage or in the studio. This is a "quiet" guitar when played unplugged. Plugged in, it is anything but quiet. Specs:

Cutaway
Handcrafted
Hawaiian koa back, sides, and top
Bound ebony fretboard
Dovetail neck joint
Hand-carved bracing
Abalone rosette
Multi-ply body binding
Gold die-cast tuners with amber buttons
Ebony bridge
1 11/16" nut
Bone nut and saddle
25" scale
System 600T MKII electronics for premium acoustic-electric amplification
Includes hardshell case

These links provide some useful information:
Kazuo Yairi - Tour of his Factory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPRyLPouYZM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky56o...eature=related
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Old 04-15-2012, 12:42 PM
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Another look, perhaps?
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Old 04-18-2012, 06:25 AM
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Price reduced to $975.
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Old 04-29-2012, 02:29 PM
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Default Trade for a banjo?

I'm looking for a banjo and would be interested in trading this guitar for one.
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Great Yairi video. Good luck with the sale of that beauty!
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Old 04-30-2012, 09:56 AM
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The Alvarez has been traded for a neat prewar Gibson banjo.
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