acoustic
K. Yairi
| Maker | Japanese Classics (Tokai, Greco, Burny, Fernandes, Bacchus, Momose, K. Yairi) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Type | acoustic |
| Maker founded | 1940s–1970s |
| Status | current |
K. Yairi acoustics are the hand-built Japanese instruments from Kazuo Yairi's workshop, the same shop behind Alvarez's premium line.
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Why it matters
Yairi instruments are made in small numbers in Japan and are known for careful construction and consistent voicing. They occupy a price band above most factory acoustics and below the large American boutique makers, which keeps them attractive to fingerstyle players. Availability outside Japan varies, so most examples reach buyers through specialist dealers.
Note
Kazuo Yairi's mastergrade acoustics (also built Alvarez's premium line).
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: “C”-shaped
Before you buy
- many models have no published list price, and availability varies
- distribution outside Japan is limited
- Japan-market instruments may have warranty support tied to the seller
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
108reviews · 2012-07 · 87,310 views
“สอบถามสินค้าได้ที่ ร้าน Hong Seng Music www.hongsengmusic.com ท่านสามารถติดตามเราได้ที่ www.AcousticThai.Net แฟนเพจ www.FaceBook.com/AcousticThai”
A K. Yairi DYM95 is played fingerstyle and strummed in a detailed sound demo.
The Fellowship of Acoustics · 2015-05 · 82,480 views
“Guitar sn.:340 This recording was made using: - spaced pair KM-184 - Zoom H4n For more info on this guitar check out our website: If you like what you see please take a moment to like and share this video!”
The Fellowship of Acoustics plays a K. Yairi DY-91 dreadnought, showing the Japanese builder's tone.