Yairi guitars, and sold in the United States exclusively by Alvarez. Mr.Kazuo Yairi, who owns the company, has carefully chosen the finest craftsmen whose skill, knowledge and pride in their work is reflected in the guitars they produce. We are in vintage-guitar-business since more than 30 years and also well known as organizer of Germanys oldest and biggest vintage-guitar- show taking place annually on the first weekend of november. Yairi Handmade Guitars from the Mountains of Kani-The most unique guitar factory in the world lies in Kani, a small community high in the mountains of Honshu, Japan. Kazuo Yairi was a Japanese classical guitar luthier whose fixation with. They also build guitars for other labels like Alvarez and, in 1980-1985 for Irish brand George Lowden.įor decades, the top-of-line Alvarez acoustic guitars are sub-branded Alvarez-Yairi, handmade in the same factory as K. Yairi / K.Yairi Model DY-71-12-string / 1987 / Natural / Guitar. For decades, the top-of-line Alvarez acoustic guitars are sub-branded Alvarez-Yairi, handmade in the same factory as K. Hi, I have two very nice Yairi guitars for sale. Yairi have been marketed under a few names in the United States, including Yairi & Sons, Kohno, Shelly, and Wilson. Sadao was uncle of Kazuo Yairi who built guitars mostly under his own brand, K. If the guitar isnt signed by him, he didnt make it.read the wikipedia link, it tells you about the history behind Alvarez and K and S Yairi.'the top-tier Alvarez-Yairi instruments are hand-made by Kazou Yairi at the Yairi factory in Kani, Gifu-Japan. His son Hiroshi Yairi made acoustic guitars under Sadao's supervision (usually signed and/or stamped as by S. In the 1960s and 1980s, Sadao Yairi made guitars under the S. Yairi is the surname name of three Japanese luthiers associated with quality handmade acoustic guitars.
By continuing to work by hand, old style, K Yairi perpetuates a tradition of the region where instruments have been made for generations. As you can see in the photos of the workshops nothing has changed for many years.
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Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This model of guitar became popular in Korea, because one of the Korean musicians appeared in a TV show with this guitar. Yairi (all guitars being manufactured in the same Japanese factory), not to be confused with Alvarez which now manufactures its products in China, is a very underestimated brand, and it really deserves a guitarist’s fullest attention.This article does not cite any sources. Just to let you know, the top and label are signed by Kazuo Yairi himself (there’s a Youtube video where you can see how he selected the tops for his guitars).
As a former owner of Taylor and Martin guitars (who has also used many Gibsons), all I can say is that this is – by far! – one of the best guitars I’ve ever laid my hands on (I’ve been playing for 25 years now), second only perhaps to a Lakewood D-14 which I still miss. The quality of the woods used is exceptional, no Taylor, Martin or Gibson could compare, they’d almost seem made out of plastic. Strengehøjden er behagelig og brugssporene minimale. Den er netop serviceret og kommer med et sæt friskmonterede DR hard-tension strenge.
Guitaren er velholdt, velklingende og har fine detaljer. With the 70's being a great era for guitars that were made in Japan, this K.Yairi is one that shouldn't be missed. Klassisk, K.Yairi Y70, Fantastisk klassisk guitar fra K. This 1977 Japanese made K.Yairi is an exceptional guitar, in very good condition for its age. That’s an incredible guitar : great manufacturing quality, handmade wood work, playing comfort, touch and comfort of the neck, sound and harmonics, great vibes… The sound’s power is incredible (Zakk Wylde plays in acoustic on a DY-61, which is a DY-62 without a cutaway – knowing the man, that says a lot as to the way it sounds!). Up for sale is a vintage 1977 K.Yairi YW500P.
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