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Full-length view of a natural finish classical guitar with a dark fretboard, standing in its open black hard case with red lining.
01 / 26Full-length view of a natural finish classical guitar with a dark fretboard, standing in its open black hard case with red lining.
The classical guitar's natural finish body shows heavy play wear and checking, with a clear pickguard and ornate rosette.
02 / 26The classical guitar's natural finish body shows heavy play wear and checking, with a clear pickguard and ornate rosette.
The classical guitar's glossy natural finish back and neck are visible, standing in a black hard case with red velvet lining.
03 / 26The classical guitar's glossy natural finish back and neck are visible, standing in a black hard case with red velvet lining.
The back of the classical guitar, with a natural finish, shows a dark decorative center strip and light surface scratches.
04 / 26The back of the classical guitar, with a natural finish, shows a dark decorative center strip and light surface scratches.
The dark brown headstock, with a decorative top edge, features gold-toned tuners with white buttons and nylon strings.
05 / 26The dark brown headstock, with a decorative top edge, features gold-toned tuners with white buttons and nylon strings.
Rear view of the classical guitar's dark brown headstock and neck, showing six white tuning pegs and light wear on the finish.
06 / 26Rear view of the classical guitar's dark brown headstock and neck, showing six white tuning pegs and light wear on the finish.
Angled view of a natural finish classical guitar, showing the body, bridge, soundhole, and lower fretboard with visible finish checking.
07 / 26Angled view of a natural finish classical guitar, showing the body, bridge, soundhole, and lower fretboard with visible finish checking.
Close-up of the classical guitar's body, showing the natural finish top with many scratches and a dark wood bridge.
08 / 26Close-up of the classical guitar's body, showing the natural finish top with many scratches and a dark wood bridge.
The classical guitar's natural finish body and sides are visible from the lower bout, showing many scratches and finish checking.
09 / 26The classical guitar's natural finish body and sides are visible from the lower bout, showing many scratches and finish checking.
The classical guitar's natural finish top shows heavy wear and scratches, with a decorative rosette around the soundhole.
10 / 26The classical guitar's natural finish top shows heavy wear and scratches, with a decorative rosette around the soundhole.
The classical guitar's natural finish back and sides are visible from the lower bout, showing a dark center strip and some light wear.
11 / 26The classical guitar's natural finish back and sides are visible from the lower bout, showing a dark center strip and some light wear.
The classical guitar's natural finish back and sides are visible, showing a dark center strip and binding, with light wear and scratches.
12 / 26The classical guitar's natural finish back and sides are visible, showing a dark center strip and binding, with light wear and scratches.
The classical guitar's natural finish back and sides are visible, with a dark center strip and binding, showing light surface wear.
13 / 26The classical guitar's natural finish back and sides are visible, with a dark center strip and binding, showing light surface wear.
The classical guitar's natural finish back and side are visible from an angle, showing a dark center strip and some minor scratches.
14 / 26The classical guitar's natural finish back and side are visible from an angle, showing a dark center strip and some minor scratches.
Close-up of the classical guitar's natural finish top, showing a dark wood bridge, white saddle, and numerous scratches and dings.
15 / 26Close-up of the classical guitar's natural finish top, showing a dark wood bridge, white saddle, and numerous scratches and dings.
Close-up of the natural finish classical guitar's lower bout, showing deep scratches and wear on the top surface.
16 / 26Close-up of the natural finish classical guitar's lower bout, showing deep scratches and wear on the top surface.
Close-up of the classical guitar's bridge and saddle, showing white nylon strings, a dark wood bridge, and wear on the natural finish.
17 / 26Close-up of the classical guitar's bridge and saddle, showing white nylon strings, a dark wood bridge, and wear on the natural finish.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the natural finish with checking, a decorative binding, and a small white dot inlay.
18 / 26Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the natural finish with checking, a decorative binding, and a small white dot inlay.
Close-up of the guitar's nut and headstock, showing significant finish wear, chipping, and checking on the dark brown wood.
19 / 26Close-up of the guitar's nut and headstock, showing significant finish wear, chipping, and checking on the dark brown wood.
Close-up of the guitar's internal label, a brown paper rectangle with black text and a decorative border, showing "AD. 1971" handwritten.
20 / 26Close-up of the guitar's internal label, a brown paper rectangle with black text and a decorative border, showing "AD. 1971" handwritten.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light frets, with a white nut and strings, showing some wear on the neck's edge.
21 / 26Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light frets, with a white nut and strings, showing some wear on the neck's edge.
Close-up of the classical guitar's dark fretboard and light nylon strings, showing some dust and wear on the frets.
22 / 26Close-up of the classical guitar's dark fretboard and light nylon strings, showing some dust and wear on the frets.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light-colored nut, with a silver digital caliper measuring the string height at 2.16.
23 / 26Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light-colored nut, with a silver digital caliper measuring the string height at 2.16.
A digital caliper measures the string height at the 12th fret of the classical guitar, displaying "0.88".
24 / 26A digital caliper measures the string height at the 12th fret of the classical guitar, displaying "0.88".
A digital caliper measures the string height of the natural finish classical guitar, showing "1.10" on its display.
25 / 26A digital caliper measures the string height of the natural finish classical guitar, showing "1.10" on its display.
A close-up of a digital scale displaying "3 LB 2 OZ" in blue light, with "WeighMax" and "MADE IN CHINA" visible.
26 / 26A close-up of a digital scale displaying "3 LB 2 OZ" in blue light, with "WeighMax" and "MADE IN CHINA" visible.

S.Yairi

1971 S.Yairi Classical Acoustic Guitar Natural Finish w/HSC

$595.00

Available

  • Year1971
  • ConditionFair
  • StoreBurbank
  • CaseHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1971
Model
S.Yairi Classical Acoustic Guitar Natural Finish
Finish
Natural
Condition
Fair
Made in
Japan
Store
Burbank

Measurements

Nut width (in)
2.16
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.88
Weight
3lbs

Construction

Body
Maple
Top
Cedar
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony

Case

Case
HSC

Description

Finish Shows Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout

Several Repaired And Open Top Cracks Visible As Shown

Small Side Crack On Lower Bout Bass Side

Made In Japan By Sada Yairi / Yairi Gakki Ltd.

Concert Size Body With Maple Back And Sides And Cedar Top

Mahogany Neck With Slotted Headstock And Ebony Fingerboard 

Rosewood Bridge With Plenty Of Saddle Remaining

Neck Is Straight, Guitar Plays Well WIth Low-Medium Action

Neck Depth At 10th Fret: 1.01"

S.Yairi guitars are renowned for their meticulous craftsmanship and rich tonal quality. Influenced by American designs, Yairi’s instruments combined Japanese precision with Western aesthetics, gaining prominence during the 1970s folk boom. Each guitar was handcrafted, emphasizing solid tonewoods and traditional construction techniques.

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