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| s yairi classical guitar | 11/19/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: and incredibly playable - the label says S Yairi; hand made in japan in 1970; and is no. 170. Can ...
A: I can probably give you some info on the guitar, however, I need a more detailed description from ...
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| 12 string Alvarez | 11/17/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I read a question someone else wrote to you and found out we have the same guitar. I've been looking ...
A: I did reply to Gretchen, about hers and listed pretty much all of the info on it. Will copy that ...
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| Purchasing a acoustic guitar? | 11/16/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I am 12 years old. I am interested in playing a acoustic/electric guitar. I have played the sax ...
A: This question is outside my area of expertise, and while I could tell you a little in regards to ...
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| Yairi guitar Mdl#9106 | 11/10/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: Can anyone tell me when the Yairi guitar,Model #9106 was made,and what is its value in mint ...
A: Unlike Kazuo Yairi and Alvarez Yairi models, all of the models done by Sadao or his son Hiroshi, are ...
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| alvarez guitar value | 11/7/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: i came across an alvarez model# 5214, serial# 96080024. i bought it for $10 from a friend. the ...
A: Before I even start, $10 is a steal for any decent guitar whether it be worth $1k or $100~ ;0) Now, ...
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| K. Yairi DY-156BP | 11/5/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I am about to buy a K. Yairi DY-156BP from 1988. The price is 800 US dollar. Do you think this is a ...
A: I'm not sure if you have a Alvarez Yairi DY156BP (Bi-phonic) or if Kazuo Yairi also made them under ...
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| 1970 CBS Masterworks (Alvarez) model MWG570 | 11/4/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I am considering purchasing a 1970 CBS Masterworks (Alvarez?) 12 string, model MWG570. The owner ...
A: Without seeing pix of it, I can't say how accurate my response as far as value will be, and even ...
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| DY 90 Serial # 6246 | 11/3/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: A friend found a early DY90 number 6256. Three piece back, wrong case and no AY engraved on the ...
A: If you can get the code off the heelblock, it would sure make it easier. If not, I can take a guess ...
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| Yairi Dy-77 | 11/3/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: My 1976 Alveraz DY-77 is a 1976 model in very good condition. I am the original owner with the ...
A: As I've said before, putting an exact value on any guitar that you haven't seen or played is ...
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| Alvarez | 11/2/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I have a Alvarez k Yairi. The label inside is dated 1984 model DY45N and is also signed K yairi ...
A: As for value, it has a lot to do with the condition of the guitar and if it has all original parts. ...
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| Value of K Yairi DY90 1986 | 11/2/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: My father passed away suddenly in an auto accident in 1999 and left me his 1986 Alvarez K Yairi ...
A: Sorry to hear of how you came to get your Alvarez by Kazuo Yairi DY90~ These are wonderful ...
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| Sadao | 10/31/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I have 2 questions... The neck on my Wilson is really chunky, kind of rectangular rather than the ...
A: First, sad to say Sadao has passed away. From what I've found sometime in the early 1990's. As for ...
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| Alvarez- Yairi DY-54 1982 Ser# 45277 | 10/29/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I have had this guitar for almost 20years and I don't know what it is made from. Someone told me top ...
A: I believe over the years there were two DY54 models, so I may need photo's of yours to be sure of ...
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| Alvarez 5898c ...? | 10/25/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I have the opportunity to buy this guitar, but i have not been able to find any info on it. Can you ...
A: Do you have access to the guitar? If so, double check the model number, as I'm not familiar with ...
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| K Yairi GY-85 guitar | 10/20/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I am looking for a decent classical guitar and came accross a K Yairi guitar model GY-85 made ...
A: First, I would ask that you double check to see that the first letter is a G and not a C? Because ...
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| alvarez 5054 | 10/18/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: just need a date manufactured. model 5054 12 string serial 42575 made in japan. I know you will need ...
A: I did look at the ones you sent links to, the one on Elderly is odd in that I find NO 5054's after ...
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| alvarez 5054 | 10/18/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: just need a date manufactured. model 5054 12 string serial 42575 made in japan. I know you will need ...
A: I checked out the photo's on your auction, and from what I can see of it, it should have been made ...
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| K Yairi AR 333 | 10/17/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I was wondering if you knew anything about this model. Ive owned it since new(1985)- doesnt look ...
A: These models (AR) are almost impossible to find info on... they are NOT in any of the catalogs (not ...
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| 1970 alvarez..by kazuo yairi | 10/13/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: this guitar was given to me..... I do play guitar and plan on keeping it. Just curious about what ...
A: Congratulations, someone gave you a very nice guitar! However, it is not a classical, but a ...
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| yairi guitar | 10/11/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: The label inside reads B and M soloist made in Japan No.2 AD 1966, I would rather sell it because Im ...
A: I apologize for the delay, for some reason I never got the notice that someone had asked or posted a ...
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| yairi guitar | 10/10/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: The label inside reads B and M soloist made in Japan No.2 AD 1966, I would rather sell it because Im ...
A: Since it has B and M Soloist on the inside, I'll take a guess that you are either in Canada or ...
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| Alvarez guitar | 10/5/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: My father gave me his first guitar, an Alvarez model #5024, made in Japan. Beside the model # reads ...
A: Pix are always a big help, since many Alvarez model numbers were used more than once, so that I may ...
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| list price | 9/27/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I recently purchased a alvarez yairi dreadnought dy74c and I was wondering what the list price would ...
A: I can answer your questions, but first I'll need to know what year it is, and if it has electronics ...
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| Model WIS TW 12 string | 9/25/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I have a 1984 K Yairi Model WIS TW 12 string. Do know you what timbers were used and how many were ...
A: This Kazuo Yairi model is not one that I'm familiar with offhand, however, if you will send photo's, ...
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| guitar worth? | 9/18/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I have a 1987 yairi anniversary edition ser# 71844 dy38 that i bought brand new in the original ...
A: There are several versions of the Alvarez Yairi DY38 Wood Ridge model. Early ones have solid spruce ...
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| Alvarez Model 5036 | 9/9/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I bought a used Alvarez model 5036 serial number 70735 about 5 years ago from a guy who said it was ...
A: The first thing I was going to ask is if it was a classical~but, you already gave me the info. I ...
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| K Yairi unique guitar | 9/4/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: When I was in Japan in 1992 I bought a sushi rice bowl guitar at a music shop in Yamagata. It's made ...
A: I just replied to one of your questions, and asked if you could send pix to me.. realized after I ...
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| Alvarez 12 string | 8/18/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: Can you tell me the year this Alvarez was made and the approximate value? It is in really nice ...
A: I'm pretty sure I can help you with the question, however, I'm going to need more info from you, and ...
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| Alvarez model 5055 | 8/12/2008 | D. Hughes |
Q: I just purchased a model 5055 The whole body is blonde. Serial Number 45398. Can you tell me ...
A: I can tell you the basics, but without photo's of the one you have, I can't be sure of the exact ...
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| Aria Accoustic Guitars | 4/17/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have a Model AW-6050 Aria guitar and am wondering if you have any info on this guitar, it has no ...
A: Well, David, in the 70s, copyright laws really started to settle in and take effect. This, plus the ...
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| what model is my Takamine 12 string | 4/9/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have a Takamine 12 string that does not appear to have any obvious signs of which model it is. I ...
A: I'm honestly at a loss as to where to find the serial number. I would take to to an appraiser and ...
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| what model is my Takamine 12 string | 4/9/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have a Takamine 12 string that does not appear to have any obvious signs of which model it is. I ...
A: If you can provide me with a serial number, I can find out the date of manufacture for you. I may be ...
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| yamaha guitar | 4/6/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have a old Yamaha No.8 Nippon Gakki classical guitar label states serial# 643277 I would like to ...
A: Hey Frank, I am so sorry I couln't assist you in your question. Over the last hour or so, I have ...
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| Alvarez Yairi 12 string signed | 4/5/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have this beautiful 12 string, a 1993 I believe, serial #52836 and model #WY-1-12 Question 1: ...
A: I found a K.Yairi that is the same model, and it came back as a Bob Weir signature model. Here is ...
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| Carl Fischer Guitars | 4/4/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I read your answer to that other gentleman who had asked you about his Carl Fisher Guitar. Unlike ...
A: Hey Alan, My advise to finding out how old the guitar is would be to take it to a professional ...
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| alvarez acoustic | 4/4/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have an acoustic Alvarez guitar that I purchased right out of high school in 1980. The guitar has ...
A: Hey. The same as you, I couldn't find anything on the model number. I ran a search on the serial ...
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| Alvarez Yairi CY 1 Classical Guitar | 4/1/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I just purchased this 2001 Alvarez Yairi CY-1 Classical Guitar and can't seem to find any ...
A: Well, on the first serial number, all that came up when I ran a search on it was that it was ...
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| need to know my Takamine model # | 3/30/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I've had a Takamine electric/acoustic for about 8 years now that I bought used, from a friend. I'd ...
A: None of the sites I use give model numbers along with the general history. I can tell you that this ...
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| "Wrinkles" on guitar? i need it soon | 3/29/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have these indented wrinkles on my acoustic guitar. Is it natural...that is all i need to ...
A: Hmm... Well... 1 Depending on the humidity where the guitar is stored, it could be natural.. Though ...
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| Tokai Guitars | 3/27/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I am interested in early pre-cats eyes acoustics.Found a mint F150 from 1974 and was blown away with ...
A: Hey Dave, Well, some guitars can strongly resemble others. Especially from this time period, when ...
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