How do you date a Alvarez guitar?

How do you date a Alvarez guitar?

According to Tom at STL GUITAR SERVICE (St. Louis Music, Alvarez Service Rep) – “Most Alvarez models from recent times can be dated using the first 2 digits as the year, second 2 digits as the month.” Visit skateborg23’s homepage!

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 from?

What gauge strings come on Alvarez?

This guitar ships with D’Addario EXP16 strings, a light gauge set . 012 through . 053.

Where are Alvarez acoustic guitars made?

Are Alvarez Guitars made in Japan?

Are there any good guitars made by Alvarez?

Yes, Alvarez guitars are very good. In my opinion, I feel like they have some of the top-performing acoustic guitars in every price range. Their top-of-the-line guitars are still handcrafted in Japan, which is rare to see nowadays. Even their budget line guitars are some of the highest quality instruments in their respective price ranges.

What’s the difference between a Gibson and an Alvarez?

This is where the big difference perhaps came for Alvarez Guitars. While Alvarez-Yairi guitars became quite well-renowned, as evidenced by the list of people that use them, the other models failed to catch up and have since been limited to rather a small production. Well, small if you compare it to industry behemoths like Gibson or Fender.

When did Kazuo Yairi start making Alvarez Guitars?

However, the story of Alvarez guitars as we know it begins in 1965. Established by St. Louis Music in the late 60’s, the company began working with Master Luthier, Kazuo Yairi who was famed for producing handmade concert classical guitars that were renowned for their quality and playability.

When did Gene Kornblum retire from Alvarez Guitars?

As Gene Kornblum retired, the company was then sold in 2005 to LOUD Technologies Inc. Fast forward to 2011 after a short spell under the wing of LOUD and the Alvarez name was back safely in the hands of St. Louis Music who continue to develop the Alvarez range of guitars into what we know today.