Are Alvarez guitars any good?

Alvarez guitars are quite a reputable brand. So if you want to buy any of their guitars, be sure that you’ll get an excellent guitar both in construction and in sound quality.

Are Alvarez-Yairi guitars all solid wood?

All of the Alvarez Masterworks are made in China, The Yairi Masterworks are made in Japan. Both are all solid wood.

Which Alvarez guitars are made in Japan?

The Alvarez-Yairi and Masterworks Elite series guitars are made in Japan while the Alvarez Masterworks, Artist, and Regents series guitars are made overseas in China.

Who plays Alvarez-Yairi guitars?

Past and present Alvarez players include Joe Bonamassa, Bono, Johnny Cash, Crosby Stills & Nash, Ani DiFranco, Jerry Garcia, Sir Paul McCartney, Monte Montgomery, Carlos Santana, Josh Turner, Bob Weir, Thom Yorke, and many more. It gives us great pride to see such wonderful artists perform with Alvarez instruments.

Are any Alvarez guitars made in China?

While many of its models are produced in China, the top-tier Alvarez-Yairi instruments are handmade at the Yairi factory in Kani, Gifu-Japan, part of the legacy of Kazuo Yairi, the late master luthier. Every Alvarez guitar undergoes a full set up and inspection in their guitar shop in St. Louis, Missouri.

Are Alvarez Guitars made in Japan?

Alvarez was established in 1965 by St. Louis Music. In the late 60’s the company began working with Master Luthier, Kazuo Yairi. This collaboration turned out to be a remarkable success and our Alvarez-Yairi guitars are still handmade in the Yairi factory today, in the small town of Kani, Japan.

Where are Alvarez guitars built?

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Alvarez was established in 1965 by St. Louis Music. In the late 60’s the company began working with Master Luthier, Kazuo Yairi. This collaboration turned out to be a remarkable success and our Alvarez-Yairi guitars are still handmade in the Yairi factory today, in the small town of Kani, Japan.

Do they still make Alvarez guitars?

Alvarez-Yairi guitars are still made in the Yairi factory today. The bond between SLM and Yairi is underpinned by a desire to produce some of the finest guitars in the world. Our instruments are a mix of tradition and innovation, and our culture is continual development and improvement.

Is Alvarez a good beginner guitar?

You might not immediately think of Alvarez guitars. You should do. Their Artist Series of instruments are designed for the beginner and offer real quality at an affordable cost. The Artist series is designed for the beginner.

Who is the uncle of Kazuo Yairi?

Sadao was uncle of Kazuo Yairi who built guitars mostly under his own brand, K. Yairi . S. and H. Yairi have been marketed under a few names in the United States, including Yairi & Sons, Kohno, Shelly, and Wilson. They also build guitars for other labels like Alvarez and, in the 1980s-1990s, for Irish brand George Lowden.

Who is the father of Kazuo Yairi guitar?

His son Hiroshi Yairi made acoustic guitars under Sadao’s supervision (usually signed and/or stamped as by S. Yairi). Sadao was uncle of Kazuo Yairi who built guitars mostly under his own brand, K. Yairi .

How old is the Yairi Kazuo Alvarez dy85 guitar?

Yairi Kazuo Alvarez DY85 Guitar and case. I bought this new in 1975. It is in really good condition. Good finish, looks great, no scratches. Very small split on head that has been there for 20 years and has not grown or affected anything. Sounds and plays great. All original with new nut and bone bridge pins installed a few years ago.

What’s the serial number of the Alvarez Yairi?

Hello, I wanted to know if you can tell me what year Alvarez Yairi is, model DY72 serial number 63782. From already thank you very much. Posted by eli on Mon, 08/17/2020 – 23:18.