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This original Alvarez Yairi design has been very well received in the United States because of the distinctive ebony bridge, inlaid abalone "AY" signature on the black pick-guard and the brilliant abalone binding surrounding the body and the sound hole. The solid ebony fingerboard is also inlaid with abalone markers, and gleaming colourful abalone is inset into a specially molded celluloid binding.
Heartwood Jacaranda Rosewood makes up the sides and the 3-piece back of the DY90. Sections of the back are separated by dividers of inlaid wood marquetry. The neck is made of mahogany, and contains an adjustable steel rod in a magnesium U-channel, which results in a slender neck of superior strength.
Solid Canadian spruce makes up the top of the top of the DY90. Parabolic top bracing is hand-carved and sanded to achieve the full basses and clear trebles inherent in this instrument. Internal lacquering adds to the acoustic advantages of the DY90. Gold Yairi precision gears are non-slip for accurate tuning (currently replaced with nice dark Ebony buttons but original gold-plated ones are kept).
SPECIFICATIONS
Body-Type: Dreadnought
Top Wood: Solid Canadian
Back and Sides: Heartwood Jacaranda Rosewood - 3-Piece Back
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: White-bound 20-fret ebony fingerboard, diamond-shaped abalone inlays
Bridge: Fancy ebony bridge with abalone trim
Sound hole: Abalone sound hole rosette
Saddle: Bone
Nut Width: 11/16"
Body Depth: 4" to 5"
Scale Length: 25.4"
Purfling: Abalone top purfling and around fretboard extension
Tuners: Original Gold Yairi Tuners changed to New Gotoh Tuners (Dark Ebony Buttons)
Color: Natural Gloss Finish
Accessories: Non-original SKB Global Travel Authority (GTA) Black Hard Case (initial cost: S$200)
Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem pickup/mic system (initial cost: S$400)
Condition: 8.5/10
Available for sale at S$3,200. Might consider good trades.
Whatsapp or SMS me at Eight-1-000-Five-18 to find out more or arrange for viewing.
HOW ARE YAIRI GUITARS MADE?
Part 1
MASTER LUTHIER - KAZUO YAIRI
GUITAR REVIEW
PICTURES
