K Yairi Guitars Serial Numbers

I have a Yairi CY130 I am selling and it has stirred up quite a controversy about the material used in the back and sides. I thought it looked like Brazilian rosewood, outside and in, with the same or very similar grain pattern on either side, and I saw that was what was being used in the newer ones, so I just assumed that was what it was. I got an email stating that it is 'coral rosewood' and is laminated. I just want to answer the question correctly, so does anybody know what the sides and back of a 1974 CY130 are made of? The date code is 49374. I know very little about classical guitars, I mostly play electric, so thanks in advance for your help. CIndy - thank you for the response - I am interested.

I used to play in clubs years ago and a friend of mine owned a guitar store and loaned me guitars to play that were far better than the one I owned or could afford. For a few months I played the double neck Alvarez Yairi and it was heaven. Thirty years later, I have raised my kids and with my husband, educated them, maintained a good marriage, worked throughout and buried both of my Parents. I think it's time for me to go back to a former joy. Please let me know what you are asking and if you have any photos that would be great. Warmly, Suzanne Hogan.

Beautiful instrument. Owned since 1981. Emperor date stamp 1980. Spruce/Rosewood Maple binding inc. Around neck and head. Wood dot inlay on the fret board.

All K.Yairi’ guitars are handmade instruments originating from the small community of Kani, located in the Honshu mountains, Japan. The ‘K.Yairi’ guitar company is the brainchild of Mr.Kazuo Yairi,for decades a highly respected luthier internationally. S Yairi guitar headstock. Suzuki Violin along with Kazuo Yairi's Father, Giichi. Who started the current K. Yairi business in 1935. Doprizovna pdgotovka 10 11 klas tomchuk. Sadao didn't see his first classical or “gut” guitar until 1940 and had only made steel. Dating S Yairi guitars.

Alvarez logo on bottom of neck heel. Does anyone know what the capital K stamped into the neck block might indicate. I have ask other Alvarez owners. None are reporting the K stamping.

I have searched the net and can't come up with another 5028 that is trimmed the same. I read somewhere that each craftsman was allowed from time to time to build as a distinct instrument. I wonder if the K could be the craftsman's stamp. Hi All, I have a K. Yairi YC - 01 Concert Classical Guitar. I have tried everywhere to get information about this guitar, but alas I turned up empty.

So I turn to the broader community via boards to find out anything about it. Alvarez by KAZUO YAIRI Serial: 38357 Model: YC - 01 Year: 1981 Personally signed by KAZUO YAIRI Made in Japan 56. 02 It was made on the 2nd of March 1981 in Japan. It is part of the Alvarez series of guitars. This is all I know. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in Advance.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone out there had an opinion about this guitar. I have a 2005 with a clear pickguard and abalone and maple binding. I ordered it on a custom order. I was thinking of upgrading to a collings OM2H.