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ALVAREZ YAIRI made the DY 61 SIGNATURE Standard between 1986 (and possibly earlier) and 1998. They described the DY 61 as follows in their 1993 catalog:
"Each of the Signature guitars us unique. Kazuo Yairi feels special pride for every guitar, so each instrument bears his signature. The exquiste headstock is inlaid with a combination of natural materials that make a statement of distinction. Maple, abalone, ebony, walnut and burled mahoany are all hand inlaid with pride. The warm solid cedar top, natural wood bindings and beautiful burled mahogany give the instrument its tonal character. Even the machin heads are unique; gold amber buttoed and diecast for accurate tuning. The genuine abalone and mother of pearl is inlaid at the 12th fret to state that the DY61 is truly something special."
Specifications (21)
General
Finish colors | natural finish |
Finish effects | satin finish |
Made in | Japan |
Binding | maple binding |
Number of strings | 6 strings |
Body
Body back material | mahogany body back |
Body sides material | mahogany body sides |
Body style | dreadnought-size body |
Body top material | cedar body top |
Soundhole rosette | abalone rosette |
Soundhole | round soundhole |
Neck
Body fret | Neck joins body at 14th fret |
Headstock inlays or logos | abalone headstock inlay/logo |
Neck joint | set neck |
Neck material | mahogany neck |
Number of frets | 20 fret |
Peghead (headstock) | veneer headstock |
Tuner layout | three-each-side |
Hardware
Bridge pins | abalone dot pins |
Bridge | rosewood bridge |
Fretboard
Fingerboard material | ebony fingerboard |
Prices (11)
Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
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1985 | $1000.00 | new | doug | |
1986 | $1200.00 | good | ||
1991 | 1200 ITL | new | e' ancora perfetta!!! | |
1985 | $600.00 | worn | andrew q boyles | signature on K Yairi on soundboard (top) |
2016 | $600.00 | good | andrew q boyles | |
1985 | $600.00 | good | andrew q boyles | |
1985 | $600.00 | good | andrew q boyles | |
1985 | $600.00 | good | andrew q boyles | |
1986 | $400 | new | Bob | Guitar is still as new, and has an incredibly warm sound. I have not heard better. |
1972 | $300 | good | ||
1985 | $1000.00 | good |
3 Comments
Alavarez Yairi DY61 Signature
Submitted by ALROY on
I purchased the Alvarez Yairi DY61 Signature on 12-21-1987. My paperwork list : Date of Manufacture 12-1986. And says it was completed on 5-87. Serial # 64905. Purchased at S.M. Hanson Music Inc. Salina,Ks. This information comes from the little booklet that comes with purchase.Alvarez Yairi Certification. Although I no longer have the guitar, I have this paperwork.
This might be information you could use to make a more accurate statement? Or maybe I'm missing something? But I sure miss that Guitar!! It was confiscated in a drug bust, in July 1998. Wish I could find it from someone who probably bought it for $20.00 in a Cop auction.
Oh well..hope this information helps. Thank You
ALROY
Thanks Alroy
Submitted by guitar-list on
Thanks Alroy thats useful information! I have changed the dates
Hey guys, I got DY-61 from
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Hey guys,
I got DY-61 from '99. Serial is 54740. Do you know, if there's a database where I can look up some information on the guitar?
Best, flo