~1978 Alvarez-Yairi DY-57 DY-57
$995
ALUMPSTER'S GUITARS
I have been encouraged to list my entire current inventory of guitars, even though it is constantly changing and I have not yet taken pictures or written full descriptions of many of them. As you can see, I generally sell only Martin, Gibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars...
1983 Alvarez-Yairi DY-45N DY-45N
$795
ALUMPSTER'S GUITARS
When Kazuo Yairi began designing and hand-crafting these guitars in the 1960’s, he was deliberately competing with Martin, Gibson, and Guild for the higher end guitar market in the U.S. This DY-45 Natural “Wood Ridge” model is an example of the quality and sound which he was able to produce using...
2023 Alvarez Yairi DY 70 CE SHB
$1,999
Alpha Audio Works, Inc.
The Alvarez partnership with the Yairi family of luthiers in Kani, Japan is a cherished part of our 55-year history. Kazuo Yairi’s influence can be seen and heard in every guitar we make, from his innovations in bracing and instrumental architecture to his knowledge of tonewoods and their specific...
2002 Alvarez Yairi DY-84K
$1,250
Fanny's House of Music
This Japanese-made dreadnought is a stunner! We love the modern appointments including the clever "bridgeless" bridge design.
Used/New/Vintage: Used
Repairs/Replacement Parts: Added K&K pickup
Neck Shape: Small C, almost a soft V shape
Cosmetic Issues: A handful of barely perceptible...
1977 Alvarez Yairi DY-77
$2,100
Fanny's House of Music
This is a very dreadnought-y dreadnought! Nice projection and full bass response.
Used/New/Vintage: Vintage
Repairs/Replacement Parts: All original
Neck Shape: C, almost soft V shape
Cosmetic Issues: Some pickguard shrinkage
Wood: Solid Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides
Serial Number:...
2003 Alvarez Yairi DY500
$4,000
Fanny's House of Music
This guitar was a special order, signed by K. Yairi himself on the neck block!
Used/New/Vintage: Used
Repairs/Replacement Parts: Added LR Baggs soundhole pickup
Neck Shape: Small C shape
Cosmetic Issues: Few, if any!
Wood: Solid Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides, Maple and Abalone...
~1976 Alvarez Yairi DY90
$2,500
Fanny's House of Music
Wow! This vintage Alvarez is a stunner. It's in outstanding condition!
Used/New/Vintage: Vintage
Repairs/Replacement Parts: All original
Neck Shape: Small C shape
Cosmetic Issues: Cloudiness in the headstock finish, couple minor dings
Wood: Solid Spruce top, Jacaranda back and sides
Serial...
Alvarez DYMR70SB Yairi Masterworks
$2,899
Chicago Music Exchange
Both traditional and innovative the DYM70RSB instills instant desire in anyone who plays it. The 12th fret join to the body brings the scale length down which in turn lowers the tension of the strings. This feature along with the 1 23/32” (44mm) nut make for a great fingerpicking instrument with...
Alvarez DYM60HD Yairi Masterworks Honduran
$3,299
Chicago Music Exchange
This magical line of Solid Vintage Honduran Mahogany guitars came about almost by accident. We were detailing the specs of a guitar we were making for Nashville-based guitar genius Jack Pearson and thought Adirondack spruce paired with Honduran mahogany would be the best combination needed for the...
Alvarez DY70CE Yairi Standard
$1,999
Chicago Music Exchange
The Alvarez partnership with the Yairi family of luthiers in Kani, Japan is a cherished part of our 55-year history. Kazuo Yairi’s influence can be seen and heard in every guitar we make, from his innovations in bracing and instrumental architecture to his knowledge of tonewoods and their specific...
Alvarez AD60CESHB Artist Series
$529.99
Chicago Music Exchange
Back in 2010, the AD60 was the model which our then new design team first focused on. It became the benchmark model, a reference in which other brands and our previous models were measured. The goal and therefore the whole approach of the team was to simply make the best performing entry level...