Alvarez
Description
A wonderful performance guitar or just for playing for pleasure, the Alvarez Yairi WY1, from the Bob Weir Series AC/EL Folk line, is a medium-depth acoustic guitar with a single cutaway and select tonewoods, most notably a select AA Western red cedar top. The grain on these tops is very close and even, and in concert with the rosewood back and sides, the overall appearance of this instrument is striking. Gloss finish with tobacco sunburst.

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.
Alvarez WY1TS Yairi Stage OM/Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Alvarez WY1TS Yairi Stage OM/Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Alvarez WY1TS Yairi Stage OM/Folk Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Features
 
Specs
Body
  • 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
  • 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
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: L.R. Baggs
  • Configuration: Sidemounted
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: Notch, Phase
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • 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
Reviews

4.25

4 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Practicing2
  2. Jamming1
  3. Recording1
  4. Small Venues1
Cons
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Pros
  1. Fun To Play2
  2. Stays In Tune2
  3. Consistent1
  4. Good Audio1
  5. Good Feel1
  • Action unacceptable, needs a neck reset right out of the box

    2

    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.

    5

    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.

    5

    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.

    5

    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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  • asked byHank

    fromundisclosed

    Do the Yairi guitars include cases

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does come with a case.