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Expert: - 12/21/2010


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I just want to know how much my guitar is worth now days?
Its in good condition. Thanks, Darrell

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Hello Darrell,

I apologize for the late response, but the notification from AllExperts went directly into the spam folder, and I only found it now because someone else had written to ask if I got their e-mail.

I would need to see photo's of, the label, front and back of guitar, front of headstock.  Reason being is that depending on when it was made, it may be worth more or less.  Serial numbers for Alvarez (vintage) weren't used to date them as they were made in several different factories.

Send to yairi_luvr@comcast.net

If you aren't able to send photo's the best I can do is give approximate ranges, between $100 and $300.

Regards,
D.Hughes

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Alvarez/Alvarez Yairi, K. Yairi, S. Yairi, and Yairi and Son. There are also a few export models, Wilson and Samick by S. Yairi. NOTE: Due to very limited info available on K. Yairi, S. Yairi, and Yairi and Son models, without photo's I won't be able to do the research necessary to try and find the answers you want. Even then, we are talking about 50+ Years of guitar manufacturing, with hundreds of different models. A lot of which were exported to other countries, where info is even harder to find, so, I can't guarantee that I will be able to pinpoint your EXACT model! I will do my best to gather as much info, and answer your questions. PLEASE, if you have questions in regards to OTHER BRANDS, use the Guitar-General catagory, as I won't be able to help you. http://yairiguitars.spaces.live.com/

Experience

Research over the past 4 years, and have been answering posts on both the Alvarez Message Board (over 500 up to now), and, the Yahoo Yairiguitars group. Opened new Alvarez (guitars and banjos), Alvarez Yairi, K. Yairi, S. Yairi Yahoo Group after Alvarez MB stopped working.

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High School, Empire College graduate 4.0 gpa. 1992
Knowledge limited to ONLY the brands mentioned! Alvarez Alvarez Yairi K. Yairi S. Yairi Yairi and Son

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