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Alvarez WY1TS Yairi Stage OM/Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

The top is bound in ivoroid and features a double circle rosette around the centered sound hole. The neck is made of mahogany and is attached to the body with a dovetail joint set at the 14th fret. As soon as you lift this guitar out of the wood frame case it comes with, its quality is evident. The detail, the balance and the stunning beauty of the woods instills a great sense of appreciation for the workmanship and design. It features side dots for player orientation, and a lovely custom inlay at the 12th fret. It is comfortable to wear and sounds great acoustically.
The onboard L.R. Baggs Stagepro Element is a side-mounted preamp/EQ that offers battery access and a full chromatic tuner that is hidden beneath the control panel to maintain a clean, classy look. The three-band EQ with phase inversion and Garrett Null notch filter controls deliver warm, pristine sound even under the most challenging conditions. The system includes the Element pickup and pre-wired strapjack.



- Body type: Folk
- Cutaway: Single cutaway
- Top wood: Solid AA Western red cedar
- Back & sides: Rosewood
- Bracing pattern: FST2M - Forward shifted scalloped X
- Body finish: Gloss
- Orientation: Right handed
- Neck shape: C
- Nut width: 1.74 in. (44 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Scale length: 25 in.
- Number of frets: 20
- Neck finish: Semi-gloss
- Pickup/preamp: Yes
- Brand: L.R. Baggs
- Configuration: Sidemounted
- Preamp EQ: 3-band
- Feedback filter: Notch, Phase
- Tuner: Yes
- Headstock overlay: Rosewood
- Tuning machines: Gold
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Saddle & nut: Real Bone
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Special features: Tonewoods
- Case: Hardshell case
- Accessories: Warranty card, adjustment tools
- Country of origin: Japan
4.25
4 Reviews
67%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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Reviewed by 4 customers
Action unacceptable, needs a neck reset right out of the box
submitted2 years ago
byVincent
fromPortland, OR
The action is completely unacceptable for this price point. I've had lost of vintage Yairis and none of them were as bad as this. Last time buy anything new for Yairi. Total disappointment. Definitely returning.
It's almost too beautiful to play.
submitted2 years ago
byChap
fromNashville
I'm a novice guitar player hoping to improve, and I wanted an instrument that would call to me to play it. I did a lot of research before choosing the WY1TS, and I am not disappointed. It's a hand crafted beauty. If I eventually become worthy to play it, I won't need another guitar.
I do not need to buy this again as it will last a lifetime.
submitted6 years ago
byRedbeard
fromColorado Springs, Colorado
I have a Gibson J45 a Taylor 324, martin mahogany, and a guild jumbo and the guitar I prefer is my Alvarez Yairi Wy 1s every time. This guitar was made by people who care about each and every guitar, with unique and better approaches to building a guitar. Look for the UTUBE video about the Yairi factory, and you will want one of these guitars. I have had it three days, and I have already put 10 hours on it. When I opend the guitar for the first time, I discovered that it was already set up to perfection, and was in tune.
Yairi is the best.
Verified Buyer
submitted8 years ago
byMICHELLE
fromundisclosed
This is a high quality instrument. Great projection and distinctive tones. It's a great sound for rhythm and lead. Very easy to play. And a great price!!
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submitted6 years ago
asked byHank
fromundisclosed
Do the Yairi guitars include cases
This guitar does come with a case.

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