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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Yairi guitar | 12/7/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: When my '74 sunburst Les Paul was stolen in Houston, I found this guitar in a pawn shop. It sounds ... A: I'm going to need a lot more data to even start to help you. Like a model number? Made by Sadao ... | ||
| yairi acoustic guitar information | 12/4/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: i was wondering if anyone could help me. i am trying to find some information on a guitar that has a ... A: As always, it would be better if you could send me some photo's of it. If you can, send photo's to ... | ||
| Mother's Alvarez Guitar | 12/3/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: My mom has an Alvarez guitar and she's looking to find out the value of it. I've done some research ... A: Run AWAY! Obviously they either know NOTHING about the guitar (or guitars) or they are thinking ... | ||
| Repair? | 12/2/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: I have a Taylor 414ce and when i plug it into my amp it makes a static type sound you can make out ... A: Without seeing the instrument, I can only venture a guess as to what the problem might be. My guess ... | ||
| S. Yairi #300 (1974) | 12/1/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: Hughes, I've been trying to find any info I could on this guitar I picked up a few years ago. I ... A: You can either post your photo's and send me a link, or you can send them directly to ... | ||
| S. Yairi #300 (1974)-pt2 | 12/1/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: Hughes, I wanted to also send a pic of the label for the guitar I just asked about. Thanks, Chris A: For some reason I did not get notified of this reply? I found it by accident when checking for ... | ||
| S. Yairi #300 (1974) | 12/1/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: Hughes, I've been trying to find any info I could on this guitar I picked up a few years ago. I ... A: however I would need to see some closer shots to really help me see what you have. One of the ... | ||
| Bridge Stuck | 11/28/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: Hey, i have recently bought a "Morel" Acoustic Guitar. Its bridge is way to high and holds the ... A: I am going to assume you are talking about the saddle, not the bridge. The saddle is the long ... | ||
| Mother's Alvarez Guitar | 11/27/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: My mom has an Alvarez guitar and she's looking to find out the value of it. I've done some research ... A: Might surprise you to know, NONE of the Alvarez were made in the U.S., vintage were all made in ... | ||
| Mother's Alvarez Guitar | 11/27/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: My mom has an Alvarez guitar and she's looking to find out the value of it. I've done some research ... A: What your Mom has is an Alvarez YAIRI CY116, top is solid Cedar, back and sides are Burled Mahogany ... | ||
| belden guitar | 11/22/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: I inherited an acoustic guitar that has only the name Belden on it. It is very plain and likely was ... A: Sorry. I have never heard of a guitar manufactured by Belden. It could be that it was a "boutique" ... | ||
| Twofold: 1) 'thudding' of strings 2) programs available for disabled | 11/14/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: 1. My Takamine is about 25 years old. I have taking great care of it but I noticed a weird buzz or ... A: 1. Your guitar needs to be taken to a trusted luthier/repair tech and have a set-up done. A simple ... | ||
| 12 String Guitar Bridge | 11/14/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: My 12 String Guitar (A Low-End Washburn) has a strange peculiarity: namely the g strings when ... A: Without having the guitar in my hands, this would be my guess... You may need a neck re-set or the ... | ||
| ? | 11/10/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: i am in my 30s, i just bought a yamaha FD01S package. i want to teach myself. i have been watchin ... A: In general, you should change your strings after about 24 hours of play. You can change them less ... | ||
| ? | 10/31/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: i am in my 30s, i just bought a yamaha FD01S package. i want to teach myself. i have been watchin ... A: A good quality capo will begin at about $19.00 (retail). This is the one I use: ... | ||
| accoustic guitars | 8/21/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: hey i recently acquired a used acoustic guitar , beautiful thing cherry red, logo that says ... A: You can glue the bridge back on with Titebond brand wood glue. That's what most luthier's use. Some ... | ||
| newbie | 8/15/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: I am wanting to learn to play guitar but have no idea what size or type to get. Any ideas? I am a ... A: My advise would be to get a guitar that feels comfortable to you. Go to you local guitar shop and ... | ||
| guitar strings | 7/5/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: Acoustic guitar sounds.... heavy, light, bright etc? I want a boomier but bright sound.... i am a ... A: The higher the string gauge, the deeper the sound on an acoustic guitar. However, in general, you ... | ||
| begin | 7/4/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: 1. im a beginner with acoustic guitar. i am going online to learn it, utube, etc. to see how i like ... A: (changed answer to "Public") No need for a response :-) Hi West, Here are my answers in the number ... | ||
| entry | 6/26/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: ok, im new to music and want to learn playing the guitar. to avoid cost, i want to self teach ... A: Here's the answers to your questions in the order you asked them... 1. If strumming with your left ... | ||
| guitar | 6/2/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: am a beginner in guitar for me its very difficult yo play bar chords and also my little fingure is ... A: The only way to get better at anything having to do with the guitar is to practice. The more you ... | ||
| Alvarez 1983 | 5/31/2010 | Dan Goss |
| Q: Goss, my name is Adrian Mathews. My father has a guitar that I learned to play on as a kid, I have ... A: Can't tell by the pictures(sorry).But now you are looking for a replacement for the 27 year old ... | ||
| Older Takamine Classical Guitar | 5/23/2010 | Dan Goss |
| Q: I am searching for a improvement in the quality of classical guitar I am playing. I became aware of ... A: The C-128 went new for $495 you add a hard case at $100.Since its used and there is no Vintage to it ... | ||
| Martin D28 | 5/14/2010 | Dan Goss |
| Q: Dan, My father just passed away at 81 years of age. He was a prolific jazz, country and blues ... A: The Martin was made in 1971 by the serial and the book value $1100-$1800 this is the one that has ... | ||
| 1964 Guild D-40 acoustic | 5/5/2010 | Dan Goss |
| Q: I was just curious, I own a 1964 Guild D-40 acoustic and was wondering what the market value is for ... A: The d-40's listed new for for around $1700.00.They reintroduced these again in 2003.The way I ... | ||
| Seville model S-29 | 4/28/2010 | Dan Goss |
| Q: Have a Seville model S-29 Says made in Korea Any idea of value THanks for your help. In ... A: By the pic it looks like a parlor guitar(These are smaller than the dreadnoughts) There are a lot of ... | ||
| Alvarez 2551 | 4/20/2010 | Dan Goss |
| Q: Dan, I have an Alvarez 2551/12 Silver anniversary series 12 string acoustic. I was wondering what ... A: The Guitar original retail price was $595.00. Their "Silver Anniversary Series"had more details done ... | ||
| Martin Guitar C-1 | 4/19/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: I have a Martin Acoustical Guitar C-1 # 50914. It is in pretty good shape. My Dad bought it at a ... A: As it plainly states in my Profile on this site, I do not do valuations of vintage instruments. I ... | ||
| Blue Mountain Guitars | 4/16/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: I have an acoustic guitar that says Blue Mountain on the head stock but has no serial #. i have ... A: I've never heard of that guitar company and was unable to find any info on it via an internet ... | ||
| KYairi guitar | 4/15/2010 | Dan Goss |
| Q: I have a KYairi accoustic guitar 1984 Model no: W-1 Serial Number 31084. Could you give me some ... A: The w-1 is a folk size Bob Wier signature model(I have been told) they did not make very many of ... | ||
| what is the value of my guitar | 4/13/2010 | Dan Goss |
| Q: i have a 1982 alvarez yairi dy 54 guitar it has a inlay in the middle lower bout that look's like a ... A: Sorry they don't print a production run. They call it a DY 54 sliver fawn in my book though.Not very ... | ||
| Buzz Feiten | 4/5/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: Are there any special considerations when changing strings on a Buzz Feiten installed guitar? I ... A: If you have a Buzz Feiten system installed on your guitar, it is recommended you not change the ... | ||
| Alvarez Guitar? | 4/3/2010 | Dan Goss |
| Q: I have a dreadnought guitar labeled "Alvarez" D-35. It is in mint condition except for some minor ... A: I don't think its a copy .Why copy a Alvarez? I can't find anything on it either though.Real players ... | ||
| S. Yairi | 3/28/2010 | Dan Goss |
| Q: I recently purchased a S. Yairi acoustic guitar and I am trying to figure out a year and average ... A: The Yairi guitars were imported from Kani Japan by the Alvarez starting in 1966 and still are..Hand ... | ||
| i have a question | 3/25/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: ok,my granpal past away about a year ago,so i decided to go threw his barn and found a old kay ... A: Kay guitars were originally sold at Montgomery Ward or Sears (can't remember which)They were ... | ||
| Live acoustic newbie | 3/21/2010 | The Luthier Lady! |
| Q: Greetings! I hope that this message finds you well in the world. My question is relatively ... A: You might try installing one of these: D-tar Wave Length Undersaddle Pickup & Preamp D-tar Wave ... | ||
| 1980 Alvarez Regent guitar | 3/17/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: 2 part1) Is there such thing as a 1980 Alvarez Regent acoustic guitar model #5220? I haven't found ... A: Yes, there was a 5220 model, but I don't think it was out until after 1980. It was called the ... | ||
| yairi laminate or solid | 3/16/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: Hughes for your time and knowledge. I wanted to know about which if any Yairi guitars used solid ... A: ALL Masterworks Series are all solid models, and with the exception of a few early Masterworks ... | ||
| Yairi acoustic | 3/16/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: I am interested in a yairi DY90,I've read that is a great sounding and beautiful guitar.I've ... A: During the 1970's and 1980's (before actual Masterwork Series came out) the top of the AY line would ... | ||
| alvarez guitar | 3/14/2010 | D. Hughes |
| Q: I have a 1991 Alvarez DY45 guitar signed by K. Yairi. The number in the neck of the guitar is 0302 ... A: To give you the most accurate info, I'd need some photo's. Front and back of guitar and headstock, ... | ||
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D. Hughes
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
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.
Education/Credentials
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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