I have a DY-45 that I bought in '85, a DY-80 12-string from '88, and just got a koa Bob Weir. Yairi is awesome. The tone of my DY-45 beats every dreadnought I've ever compared it to, and the Weir plays like an electric, with a fast neck and a punchy sound. Thanks, Kazuo-san!
Can't believe finding this video! My Yairi was bought new in Sydney in 1971, chosen by a friend who said she 'knew' this one would get better as it was played. How right she was! Made in 1964, it's still a beautiful acoustic guitar! Thank you Yairi!!
My uncle owned a k-yairi yw1000 since 1978 until now he didnt sell thn guitar even he run out of money.thnx kazou yairi,now ive already know why the K.Yairi guitar is the best guitar in the world bcoz it is made by with heart and soul.more power mr. kazox Yairi ur remarkable.
My mum bought two of these guitars many years ago A steel string DY 67 and a nylon CY116. I love 'em both. The DY has the action and playability of a high quality electric so its great to rock out on :-) All other steel string acoustics I've played pale by comparison. The CY is just a beautiful compact classical guitar. Not as loud as some might like but seriously good quality and a beautiful tone. These are awesome guitars. I always treasure them.
These are simply amazing sounding guitars. The craftsmanship and materials are top tier. Most pros would have no problem playing these live or recording with a Yairi. The only way to get a better guitar is to buy one from a master luthier and that will run you north of 5k.
I've got a Yairi DY62C and I bought it after playing Taylors and Martins for twice the money that I didn't like near as well as my Yairi.. I still play a lot of guitars just for fun and I've yet to find one I like as much as mine, without it being over $3,000 to $4,000... Yairi's are Great guitars!!
What beautiful materials and craftsmanship! I especially like the detailing. I hope you can enjoy a laugh at my unconventional luthier techniques. I've shared a video reply of a guitar being altered (de-tailed). There are many videos of the guitar playing in my video blog after the operation. It's a Power Guitar!
ed677 -- if your coment about stability is in response to Papachulo's comment about the hide glue, here is what I have on second-hand authority. Hide glue might not be "superior" to titebond, but it does require greater precision in the woodworking. Titebond can, I understand, fill gaps that result from sloppy work, but hide glue really requires the pieces of wood are flush to begin with.
I still have my fathers DY-75 and am true to my word that I would never sell it. I did however sell his Martin, I always found the Yairi to be a superior instrument.
well you can put legacy in one hand and shit in the other and see which one fills up first. If he had enough orders or the customers demanded a quicker delivery time he would have to change his ways. It's too bad but true.
Is he mispronouncing "Yairi"? I recently acquired another CY116 after having my 1996 stolen in Seattle years ago. This new one is a 1983 - frickin' out of this world guitar I've played a $6k classical that wasn't as harmonically resonant - mine rings like a bell vs heavy bass tree trunk sound. Life changing guitar 🎸
You are exactly right!!! Taylor is overpriced and way overstated...They don't handle the guitars so their is no soul in them. You have to make it with your hands to really have a guitar...
if you want to see machine and robots making your guitar go to martin or taylor and compare also price them for the machine these guys are paying for the lazor cut i have been to the taylor factory in el cajon ca i was surprise at all the robotics they use what happened to the handmade craftmanship you are paying for!!!!!
I am certainly no expert on guitar building, but I have a hard time seeing a problem with using cnc machines to do the work, what is wrong with consistency? just guessing that if he had more orders, he might need to increase his production which would lead to more automation.
Cool video, but my goodness I was getting tired of the narrator. "Moooost companies do blah blah blah to save time. But Yairi does this! Mooost companies use non-duck tail joints to save time. But Yairi's luthiers don't!"
I have a DY-45 that I bought in '85, a DY-80 12-string from '88, and just got a koa Bob Weir. Yairi is awesome. The tone of my DY-45 beats every dreadnought I've ever compared it to, and the Weir plays like an electric, with a fast neck and a punchy sound. Thanks, Kazuo-san!
Can't believe finding this video!
My Yairi was bought new in Sydney in 1971, chosen by a friend who said she 'knew' this one would get better as it was played. How right she was!
Made in 1964, it's still a beautiful acoustic guitar!
Thank you Yairi!!
My uncle owned a k-yairi yw1000 since 1978 until now he didnt sell thn guitar even he run out of money.thnx kazou yairi,now ive already know why the K.Yairi guitar is the best guitar in the world bcoz it is made by with heart and soul.more power mr. kazox Yairi ur remarkable.
My mum bought two of these guitars many years ago A steel string DY 67 and a nylon CY116. I love 'em both. The DY has the action and playability of a high quality electric so its great to rock out on :-) All other steel string acoustics I've played pale by comparison.
The CY is just a beautiful compact classical guitar. Not as loud as some might like but seriously good quality and a beautiful tone.
These are awesome guitars. I always treasure them.
Great to see an old mass producer still doing it the old way!!
These are simply amazing sounding guitars. The craftsmanship and materials are top tier. Most pros would have no problem playing these live or recording with a Yairi.
The only way to get a better guitar is to buy one from a master luthier and that will run you north of 5k.
I have four of 'em, seventy's double neck, steel string cutaway, nylon cutaway and and recently a 70's dreadnought..love 'em all...
Thats very impressive quality.
RIP K.YAIRI........................
Today I just scored a 1972 Kazuo Yairi Classical for $250, it sounds amazing!!!!!
I've got a Yairi DY62C and I bought it after playing Taylors and Martins for twice the money that I didn't like near as well as my Yairi.. I still play a lot of guitars just for fun and I've yet to find one I like as much as mine, without it being over $3,000 to $4,000... Yairi's are Great guitars!!
What beautiful materials and craftsmanship! I especially like the detailing. I hope you can enjoy a laugh at my unconventional luthier techniques. I've shared a video reply of a guitar being altered (de-tailed). There are many videos of the guitar playing in my video blog after the operation. It's a Power Guitar!
Great to see an old mass producer still doing it the old way. I'm not so keen on their guitars though, I have to say! Respect though!!
ed677 -- if your coment about stability is in response to Papachulo's comment about the hide glue, here is what I have on second-hand authority. Hide glue might not be "superior" to titebond, but it does require greater precision in the woodworking. Titebond can, I understand, fill gaps that result from sloppy work, but hide glue really requires the pieces of wood are flush to begin with.
I still have my fathers DY-75 and am true to my word that I would never sell it. I did however sell his Martin, I always found the Yairi to be a superior instrument.
A lasting betrayal between my brother and I. He pawned my early 90s Alvarez Yairi to fund a drug addiction. He has always been the more gifted player.
well you can put legacy in one hand and shit in the other and see which one fills up first. If he had enough orders or the customers demanded a quicker delivery time he would have to change his ways. It's too bad but true.
Is he mispronouncing "Yairi"? I recently acquired another CY116 after having my 1996 stolen in Seattle years ago. This new one is a 1983 - frickin' out of this world guitar I've played a $6k classical that wasn't as harmonically resonant - mine rings like a bell vs heavy bass tree trunk sound. Life changing guitar 🎸
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***** VERY GOOD *****
You are exactly right!!! Taylor is overpriced and way overstated...They don't handle the guitars so their is no soul in them. You have to make it with your hands to really have a guitar...
I play my Dads 1985 K.Yairi, no other guitar ever feels right
I want some adjustments on my DY-45. Since it has
a lifetime warranty do I send it back to Japan for the repairs?
i have a cedar and burled mahogany yari that is a real beauty
if you want to see machine and robots making your guitar go to martin or taylor and compare also price them for the machine these guys are paying for the lazor cut i have been to the taylor factory in el cajon ca i was surprise at all the robotics they use what happened to the handmade craftmanship you are paying for!!!!!
I am certainly no expert on guitar building, but I have a hard time seeing a problem with using cnc machines to do the work, what is wrong with consistency? just guessing that if he had more orders, he might need to increase his production which would lead to more automation.
Thought you would be interested in the history of you guitar.
@SuperOlds88 dude, He is really both. Ever heard of a thing called inlaying?
Anyone know the name of the song playing in this video?? It's really nice.
besides, the dude making them is not an artist, he is a craftsman. Big difference, but you probably dont know that.
can we use hot hide glue to build an solid electric guitar
I’ve been told by two St. Louis music employees that they are using epoxy to set the neck.
Which is their price here in Mexico?
@Opoefiets Why?
Cool video, but my goodness I was getting tired of the narrator. "Moooost companies do blah blah blah to save time. But Yairi does this! Mooost companies use non-duck tail joints to save time. But Yairi's luthiers don't!"
vulgarity? I simply made a statement about manufacturing. Take a pill and lie down, you'll feel better.
What on earth are you on about? Why do you bring vulgarity to art?