What is the difference between Alvarez and Alvarez-Yairi?

What is the difference between Alvarez and Alvarez-Yairi?

St Louis Music imports their house brand Alvarez. They have a marketing agreement with Yairi to import and distribute Yairi guitars in America. In the US only they are badged as Alvarez-Yairi. In the balance of the world they are just Yairi.

Are K Yairi guitars good?

Every K. Yairi I have played has been a great playing and sounding guitar comparable to more expensive instruments. Craftsmanship is very good. I wouldn’t shy away from laminated backs or sides myself.

Are Alvarez-Yairi guitars all solid wood?

All of the Alvarez Masterworks are made in China, The Yairi Masterworks are made in Japan. Both are all solid wood.

Where are Alvarez-Yairi guitars made?

Kani, 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.

Are all Alvarez guitars made in Japan?

Alvarez guitars are made in either Japan or China depending on the series the guitar falls under. The Alvarez-Yairi and Masterworks Elite series guitars are made in Japan while the Alvarez Masterworks, Artist, and Regents series guitars are made overseas in China.

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!

How do you pronounce Yairi?

Phonetic spelling of Yairi

1. yair-i.
2. YAY-Ri.
3. yaiy-ri.

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Are any Alvarez guitars made in China?

While many of its models are produced in China, the top-tier Alvarez-Yairi instruments are handmade at the Yairi factory in Kani, Gifu-Japan, part of the legacy of Kazuo Yairi, the late master luthier. Every Alvarez guitar undergoes a full set up and inspection in their guitar shop in St. Louis, Missouri.

Which Alvarez guitars are made in Japan?

As previously mentioned, the Alvarez Masterworks Elite line of guitars is manufactured in Japan, making them the only other Japanese-made Alvarez guitars, aside from the Yairi series. These guitars, however, are not handmade like the Yairi Series, making them a slight step down in terms of quality and performance.

Who plays Alvarez guitars?

Past and present Alvarez players include Joe Bonamassa, Bono, Johnny Cash, Crosby Stills & Nash, Ani DiFranco, Jerry Garcia, Sir Paul McCartney, Monte Montgomery, Carlos Santana, Josh Turner, Bob Weir, Thom Yorke, and many more. It gives us great pride to see such wonderful artists perform with Alvarez instruments.

What gauge strings come on Alvarez?

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