catalog 2009
Superior Instruments for Discerning Musicians
For more than 40 years, Alvarez has displayed an unwavering commitment to acoustic guitar quality, playability and aesthetics. Our collection of premium musical instruments and the skilled professionals who play them are a testament to this ideal. The Alvarez line is all-inclusive, from the Regent Series entry-level guitars, all the way up to the Masterworks Series of professional guitars which offer superb tone via solid sol id backs, backs , tops and a nd sides. sides . Regardless Regardl ess of the player pla yer,, their ability or their budget, Alvarez has a quality instrument that has been custom-designed for that purpose. The Yairi line is the very definition of quality quality.. They are hand-crafted in an old-fashioned workshop, hidden in the still beauty of the Japanese mountain village of Gifu. When other guitar companies were building large, computerized factories, master luthier Kazuo K azuo Yairi was buying wood. While others move to simpler, simpler, less human techniques, Yairi continues to use slower slower,, traditional construction methods like the labor-intensive labor-intensive dovetail neck joint and hand-shaped bracing. Alvarez Yairi guitars are offered in a variety of standard body shapes, sizes and finish details. Each guitar is a one-of-a-kind work of art, with its own unique tone and aesthetic beauty. As a company, c ompany, Alvarez continuo continuously usly develops de velops innovati i nnovative ve features for our top-of-the-line instruments and then incorporates these improvements into the entire product line. The majority of Alvarez A lvarez and Alvarez Yairi instruments get a rigorous final inspection and setup, ensuring each guitar is individually optimized for unparalleled playability playability..
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Yairi Masterworks Master works Yairi Standard Yairi Standard Cont’d Yairi Classical Classi cal Yairi Signature Alvarez Master Masterworks works Alvarez Profess Professional ional Alvarez Fusion Alvarez Artis Artistt Alvarez Regent Alvarez Traditional Electronics New Part Numbering System Specification Grids Yairi Guitar Shop Alvarez Guitar Shop
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Kazuo Yairi has dedicated his life to crafting the ultimate acoustic guitars. Every moment of that time, every bit of that expertise, is reflected in the Yairi Masterworks Series. Each instrument is entirely hand-made using premium selections from his legendary collection of patiently aged, naturally air-seasoned tonewoods. Exotic tonewoods and solid spruce tops produce an intriguing balance of rich warmth and irresistible sweetness. Gorgeous abalone accents and elegant detailing complete each breathtaking composition. featured models #
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DYM85
Solid Spruce
Solid Kihada
Nickel Vintage
Satin
N/A
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DYM96
Distressed Solid Spruce
Solid Ovangkol
Antique Gold Die-cast
Open Pore
N/A
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DYM95
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
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FYM96C
Distressed Solid Spruce
Solid Ovangkol
Antique Gold Die-Cast
Open Pore
System 600 MkII
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FYM500V
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Gold Vintage
Natural
N/A
Yairi Masterworks
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Follow the elaborate trail of woodgrain as it journeys across a guitar’s body. That intricate pattern, like the human fingerprint is a symbol of the instrument’s individuality. Unique in time and figure, each Yairi Standard Series guitar has a personality as distinctive as your own. We select the most coveted woods from around the world based on their sonic performance and aesthetic characteristics. Hawaiian koa delivers a charged midrange with crisp trebles and a throaty bass response. Indian rosewood sings with tremendous projection and chilling sustain. And Coral rosewood boasts a balanced voice with deep lows and crystalline high-end. featured models #
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WY1TTS
Solid Spruce
Flamed Maple
Gold Die-cast
Gloss Tobacco Sunburst
Fishman Aura IC
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WY1M
Flamed Maple
Flamed Maple
Gold Die-cast
Gloss Amber-Tint
System 600 MkII
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WY1K
Koa
Koa
Gold Die-cast
Gloss
System 600 MkII
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WY1
Solid Cedar
Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Gloss
System 600 MkII
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WY1TS
Solid Spruce
Flamed Maple
Gold Die-cast
Gloss Tobacco Sunburst
System 600 MkII
Yairi Standard
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Silence. A warm wave of stage light blankets you. They have come to hear your music. You have come to perform. Regardless of the venue size or audience, Yairi Standard Series acoustic/electric guitars are designed to deliver natural acoustic sound through any sound system. Modern amplification systems deliver each note exactly as you play it. However, for some musicians, “amplified” doesn’t necessarily just mean louder. For that reason, Yairi acoustic/electrics feature the Alvarez System 600T MkII advanced preamp/EQ, which is capable of unlocking previously unimaginable possibilities for your music. Explore your sound. featured models #
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DY62C
Solid Cedar
Burled Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Natural Satin
System 600 MkII
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DY84C
Solid Spruce
Indian Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600 MkII
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DY40C
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600 MkII
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GY2E
Solid Spruce
Lacewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600 MkII
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YB1
Solid Spruce
Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
Yairi Standard cont’d
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You hear it in the elegant pacing of a classical air. You see it in the vivid charm of a folk dance. This is the voice of the guitarist who speaks with nylon strings. This is the spirit of the Yairi Classical Series guitar. Perhaps the deep warm bass of Indian rosewood or the crystalline treble of burled mahogany is what draws you in. Or maybe your eyes are held captive by the spidery black streaks that dance across the rich Brazilian rosewood, or the intricate mosaic rosette that accents the soundhole. Until you play a Yairi Classical, you can’t understand the attraction; once you play one, you simply can’t deny it. featured models #
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CY118
Solid Cedar
Coral Rosewood
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Gloss
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CY116
Solid Cedar
Burled Mahogany
Gold
Gloss
N/A
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CY128CE
Solid Spruce
Rosewood
Gold
Gloss
LR Baggs
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CY140
Solid Cedar
Brazilian Rosewood
Gold
Gloss
N/A
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CYM95
Solid Cedar
Solid Rosewood
Gold
Natural Tinted
N/A
Yairi Classical
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The ADY1 Ani DiFranco model is a cutaway folk featuring an extra-deep mahogany body with a Canadian cedar top, resulting in a tuneful combination of sweetness, volume and clarity. Show stopping cosmetics are based around Ani’s unique pickguard design. Visually stunning, the design affords the cedar top protection from Ani’s highly percussive playing technique. Based on Monte’s battered 1987 DY62C, the MMY1 features the broken-in vibe of a distressed spruce top and a laminated mahogany/maple neck designed to withstand the intense stress of a Monte Montgomery performance. Bob Weir was instrumental in the development of the Yairi WY Series of performance guitars. Based on the specifications of Bob’s original prototype WY1, and enhanced with a distinctive 12th fret “lightning bolt” inlay, the WY1BW features a custom designed preamps/EQ system utilizing an internal condenser mic and bridge piezo blended with a unique crossover-based design. yairi signature series #
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ADY1
Solid Cedar
Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Gold Satin
System 600 MkII
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MMY1
Distressed Solid Spruce
Burled Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Natural Satin
System 600 MkII
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WY1BW
Solid Cedar
Coral Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural Satin
Custom Dual Transducer
Yairi Signature
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You’ll know it when you hear it. You’ll know it when you feel it. The Alvarez Masterworks Series guitar is the product of our creative spirit and relentless pursuit of perfection. Explore the distinctive bass response of Indian rosewood, the mesmerizing presence of maple or the subtle warmth of mahogany. Experience the incredibly robust voice of the dreadnought or the balanced tone of the folk acoustic. Hold the slender neck as your fingers slip past the polished frets. Alvarez Masterworks guitars aren’t just built to be played; they are designed to inspire performance. featured models #
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MD660C
Solid Cedar
Solid Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
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MC761C
Solid Cedar
Solid Rosewood
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
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MSD610
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Satin
N/A
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MSB6102
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Satin
Fishman IONt
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MJ813BK
Solid Spruce
Solid Maple
Nickel Die-cast
Black
N/A
Alvarez Masterworks
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Alvarez Professional Series guitars represent the delicate balance between unparalleled performance and stylish cosmetics. Solid Canadian spruce tops with scalloped bracing, matched with backs of solid Indian rosewood or mahogany, offer superb tone and projection. The traditional dovetail neck joint ensures optimum t ransfer of string energy between the neck and body, solidifying the structural integrity of the instrument. Professional Series guitars feature labor-intensive maple binding, genuine abalone shell inlays and gold hardware, creating an understated elegance and classic visual presence. And the System 600T MkII electronics present the most natural acoustic sound available to a wide range of recording and sound reinforcement equipment. featured models #
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1 PD511
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood*
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
2 PD311CAV
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood*
Gold Die-cast
Satin
System 600MKII
3 PD361
Solid Cedar
Solid Rosewood*
Gold Die-cast
Satin
N/A
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Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood*
Gold Die-cast
Deep Violin Stain
System 600MKII
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Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany*
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
* All Professional Series guitars are solid back with laminated sides
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Take the stage and take control. \Whether you’re playing for five or 5,000, the Alvarez Fusion Series is the perfect choice for the live performer. Fusion Series guitars feature a thinner body style for feedback control and comfortable playing, all night long. Play them as loud as you want, or as tenderly as you can, and the System 600T MkII E Q will be true to the music in your head. Yes, those figured maple tops are beautiful, but the choice of maple goes beyond the mere cosmetic. It’s the inherent musicality of maple, well known for its clarity and articulation that produces amazingly faithful acoustic tone. The all-new FCC and FCF models feature an ultra-slim chambered body, for the ultimate in playability. They also include the Fishman Aura IC pickup, which provides all the technological benefits of the Aura series in a much slimmer design. featured models #
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FDT243C
Quilted Maple
Maple
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
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FCC7103
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Gold
Natural
Fishman AURA IC
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FCC7603
Cedar
Mahogany
Gold
Natural
Fishman AURA IC
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FFT243CWR
Quilted Maple
Maple
Gold Die-cast
Wine Red
System 600MKII
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FCF7103
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
Fishman AURA IC
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FDT410C-12
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
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The Alvarez Artist Series features an impressive array of structural, functional and cosmetic elements as unique as the name implies. A celebration of individuality in figure and tone, this series introduces a whole new spectrum of voices and visuals to your music. featured models #
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AD410C
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
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AF222C
Dao
Dao
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
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AB4102CBK
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Black
Fishman AERO+
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AC460
Solid Cedar
Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
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AD410-12
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
N/A
Alvarez Artist
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A beginner’s guitar does not necessarily have to sound or act like a beginner’s guitar. Alvarez Regent Series guitars are designed to turn aspiring students into great guitarists. Including a full selection of styles, sizes and finishes, this series offers quality instruments for every developing player. featured models #
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RC210
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Gold
Natural
N/A
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RD010
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
N/A
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RF300
Solid Mahogany
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Satin
N/A
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RD110
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Satin
N/A
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RD410BK
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Black
N/A
Alvarez Regent
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F3 ANT Solid Spruce Top Solid Flamed Maple Back/Sides Gold Open Tuners Satin Finish
F1 Solid Spruce Top Solid Flamed Maple Back/Sides Gold Open Tuners Natural Finish
F2 Solid Spruce top Solid Maple Back/Sides Gold Open Tuners Black Finish
B1 Flamed Maple Back 3 Ply Maple Sides Gold Tuner Gloss Finish
a e a good long loo at the lvarez ra . , one up. h Traditional Series features true classics like our “F” style mandolins and the an o. r ng a l ttle heart ac nto your mus c w th these ne nstruments.
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Alvarez Traditional
va lvarez elect ronics are no w n as t he most n t nat ural-sounding acoust ic elect ric s y st ems a va vailable. The Al A va lvarez S y st em 600T Mk II adds a ne w d w dimension of e xi xi ilit y , w w it h an au x input t t t o m x ix in t he opt ional Al A va lvarez A A P p ic u p, o r t he AC ACM50 condenser microphone. Plus, y y ou w w ill a w lw a y s st a y i y in t une using t he int egrat ed chromat ic t uner. Select A t Al va lvarez Regent a t and Ar Art ist S t Series guit ars incorporat e t he Fishman ero™ and Ae Aero+™ on oard preamps s y st ems. he y f y f eat ure vo v o l u m e, bass, mid and t reble cont rols and an int egrat ed t uner. Ae Aero™ preamps also nclude a pre- w w ired ishman onicore pic up and a ip-open housing f or eas y b y bat t t er y r y replacement . The re vo volut ionar y F y Fishman Au Aura preamp s y st em is st andard equipment o t on select A t Al va lvarez and Al A va lvarez Ya Yairi models. Pla y ers can access s x ix dif f f erent Ac Acoust ic Sound Images creat ed using a range of v f viint age and cont emporar y microphones in a cont rolled recording en vi vironment . he ne w a nd models f eat ure t he ult ra-slim Fishman Au Aura IC (Image Cast ing) preamp, w hich oast s f our Ac Acoust ic ound Images in a much smaller pac age.
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What’s in a Name?
Alvarez model names tell you everything you need to know about the guitar’s various physical characteristics - the series, body style, wood type and much more.
AD4104CBK
DESCRIPTION: ALVAREZ ARTIST SERIES, DREADNOUGHT, SOLID TOP GLOSS FINISH, SPRUCE TOP, MAHAGONY BACK AND SIDES, VARIATION, CUTAWAY, BLACK
Color Suffix: Additional Model Information 4th Number: Special Model Designation 3rd Number: Back & Sides Wood 2nd Number: Top Wood 1st Number: Model Level 2nd/3rd Letter: Body Type 1st Letter: Series Legend SERIES
BODY TYPE
A: A rtis t F: Fusion M: Masterworks P: Professional R: Regent S: Signature T: Traditional
B: Bass BN: Banjo CC: Chambered Classical C: Classical CF: Chambered Folk D: Dreadnought DT: Dreadnought Thin
F: Folk FT: Folk Thin J: Jumbo M: Mandolin P: Parlor SB: Small Bass SD: Small Dreadnought
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BACK/SIDES WOOD
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ADDITIONAL MODEL INFO
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0: Mahagony 1: Rosewood 2: Dao 3: Maple 4: Figured Maple 5: Koa 6: Figured Mahogany 7: Bubinga or Java Ebony 8: Spalted Maple
0: Made in Japan 2: Fishman Preamp 3: Fishman AURA Preamp 4: Variation No Designation: N/A
A: A Styl e M andol in C: Cutaway E: Electric F: F Style Mandolin FL: Fretless S: Solid Top No Designation: N/A
AV: Ant ique Viol in CSB: Cherry Sunburst DVS: Deep Violin Stain BK: Black BR: Brown SB: Sunburst WR: Wine Red No Designation: Natural
0: Mahogany 1: Spruce 2: Dao 3: Maple 4: Figured Maple 5: Koa 6: Cedar
SPRUCE
BUBINGA
MODEL LEVEL
CEDAR
KOA
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Solid Top Ornate All Solid Satin Finish All Solid Gloss Finish All Solid Ornate All Solid Premium
FIGURED MAHOGANY
MAHOGANY
DAO
Entry Level Laminate Satin Finish Laminate Gloss Finish Solid Top Satin Finish Solid Top Gloss
MAPLE
FIGURED MAPLE
ROSEWOOD
SPALTED MAPLE
Yairi Masterworks Series MODEL
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DYM85
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Kihada
Nickel Vintage
Satin
N/A
DYM95
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
DYM95C
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600 MkII
DYM95SB
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Sunburst
N/A
DYM95-12
12-String Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
DYM96
Dreadnought
Distressed Solid Spruce
Solid Ovangkol
Antique Gold Die-cast
Open Pore
N/A
DYM500
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
FYM95
OM Folk
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
FYM96C
Cutaway Folk
Distressed Solid Spruce
Solid Ovangkol
Antique Gold Die-Cast
Open Pore
System 600 MkII
FYM500V
12-Fret Auditorium Folk
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Gold Vintage
Natural
N/A
JYM86
Jumbo
Solid Spruce
Solid Flamed Maple
Gold Die-cast
Gloss
N/A
JYM86CBK
Cutaway Jumbo
Solid Spruce
Solid Flamed Maple
Gold Die-cast
Gloss Black
System 600 MkII
Yairi Standard Series MODEL
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DY40C
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600 MkII
DY40CBK
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Gloss Black
System 600 MkII
DY62C
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Cedar
Burled Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Natural Satin
System 600 MkII
DY84C
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Indian Rosewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600 MkII
DY91
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Koa
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
DY91C
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Koa
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600 MkII
GY2E
Cutaway Jumbo
Solid Spruce
Lacewood
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600 MkII
WY1
Cuta way Folk
Soli d Ce dar
Rose wood
Gold Die -cas t
Glos s
Syst em 600 MkII
WY1B K
Cuta way Folk
Soli d Ce dar
Rose wood
Gold Die -cas t
Glos s Bl ack
Syst em 600 MkII
WY1K
Cuta way Folk
Koa
Koa
Gold Die -cas t
Glos s
Syst em 600 MkII
WY1M
Cuta way Folk
Fla med Mapl e
Fla med Mapl e
Gold Die -cas t
Glos s Am ber-Tint
Syst em 600 MkII
WY1T S
Cuta way Folk
Soli d Sp ruce
Fla med Mapl e
Gold Die -cas t
Glos s Tobac co Sunburst
System 600 MkII
WY1T BK
Thin Cuta way Folk
Soli d Sp ruce
Mapl e
Gold Die -cas t
Glos s Bl ack
Fis hman Aura IC
WY1T TS
Thin Cuta way Folk
Soli d Sp ruce
Fla med Mapl e
Gold Die -cas t
Glos s Tobac co Sunburst
Fishman Aura IC
YB1
Jum bo B arit one
Soli d Sp ruce
Rose wood
Gold Die -cas t
Natu ral
N/A
Yairi Classical Series MODEL
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CY116
Classical
Solid Cedar
Burled Mahogany
Gold
Gloss
N/A
CY118
Classical
Solid Cedar
Coral Rosewood
Gold
Gloss
N/A
CY128CE
Cutaway Classical
Solid Spruce
Rosewood
Gold
Gloss
LR Baggs
CY140
Classical
Solid Cedar
Brazilian Rosewood
Gold
Gloss
N/A
CYM95
Classical
Solid Cedar
Solid Rosewood
Gold
Natural Tinted
N/A
Yairi Signature Series MODEL
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ADY1
Cuta way Fol k
Soli d Ce dar
Maho gany
Gold Die- cast
Gold Sati n
Syst em 600 MkII
MMY1
Cutaway Dreadnought
Distressed Solid Spruce
Burled Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Natural Satin
System 600 MkII
WY1B W
Cuta way Folk
Soli d Ce dar
Cora l Ro sewo od
Gold Die -cas t
Natu ral Sati n
Custo m D ual Transducer
Alvarez Regent Series MODEL
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RC210
Classical
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Gold
Natural
N/A
RC460C
Cutaway Classical
Solid Cedar
Mahogany
Gold
Natural
Fishman AERO
RD010
Dreadnought
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
N/A
RD010BK
Dreadnought
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Black
N/A
RD110
Dreadnought
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
N/A
RD210
Dreadnought
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
N/A
RD2104VP
Dreadnought
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
N/A
RD210BR
Dreadnought
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Brown
N/A
RD210C
Cutaway Dreadnought
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
2-Band EQ
RD210SB
Dreadnought
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Sunburst
N/A
RD410
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
N/A
RD4102C
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
Fishman AERO
RD4102CBK
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Black
Fishman AERO
RD4102CL
Left-Handed Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
Fishman AERO
RD4102CSB
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Sunburst
Fishman AERO
RD410BK
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Black
N/A
RD410L
Left-handed Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
N/A
RD410SB
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Sunburst
N/A
RF010
Folk
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
N/A
RF210
Folk
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
N/A
RF210C
Cutaway Folk
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
2-Band EQ
RF300
Folk
Solid Mahogany
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
N/A
RF4102C
Cutaway Folk
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Chrome Die-cast
Natural
Fishman AERO
Alvarez Artist Series MODEL
BODY STYLE
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AB41 02C
Bas s
Soli d Sp ruce
Maho gany
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
Fish man AERO +
AB41 02CB K
Bas s
Soli d Sp ruce
Maho gany
Nic kel Die- cas t
Bla ck
Fish man AERO + N/A
AC46 0
las sica l
Soli d Ce dar
Maho gany
Gold Die -cas t
Nat ural
AC46 0C
utaw ay Clas sic al
Soli d Ce dar
Maho gany
Gold Die -cas t
Nat ural
yste m 60 0MKI I
AD22 2
Drea dnoug ht
Dao
Dao
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
N/A
AD22 2C
Cuta way Drea dnoug ht
Dao
Dao
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
Syst em 6 00MK II
AD41 0
Drea dnoug ht
Soli d Sp ruce
Maho gany
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
N/A
AD41 0-12
12-St ring Drea dnoug ht
Soli d Sp ruce
Maho gany
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
N/A
AD41 04BK
Drea dnoug ht
Soli d Sp ruce
Maho gany
Nic kel Die- cas t
Bla ck
N/A
utaw ay Drea dnoug ht
Soli d Sp ruce
Maho gany
Nic kel Die- cas t
Bla ck
yste m 60 0MKI I
AD41 0C
Cuta way Drea dnoug ht
Soli d Sp ruce
Maho gany
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
yste m 60 0MKI I
AD41 0CL
Left -Han ded Cuta way Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
AD41 1
Drea dnoug ht
Soli d Sp ruce
Rose wood
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
N/A
Soli d Sp ruce
Rose wood
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
Syst em 6 00MK II
Soli d Sp ruce
Rose wood
Nic kel Die- cas t
Dao
Dao
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
Syst em 6 00MK II
Soli d Sp ruce
Maho gany
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
N/A
AD41 04CB K
AD41 1C AD51 1SB AF22 2C AF41 0
utaw ay Drea dnoug ht Drea dnoug ht utaw ay Folk Gran d Co ncer t Fo lk
unbur st
N/A
AJ41 4CBK
utaw ay Jumb o
Soli d Sp ruce
Mapl e
Nic kel Die- cas t
Bla ck
Syst em 6 00MK II
AJ41 7
umbo
Soli d Sp ruce
Bubi nga
Nic kel Die- cas t
Bla ck
N/A
12-St ring Jumb o
Soli d Sp ruce
Bubi nga
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
N/A
utaw ay Jumb o
Soli d Sp ruce
Spal ted Mapl e
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
Syst em 6 00MK II
Soli d Sp ruce
Spal ted Mapl e
Nic kel Die- cas t
Nat ural
yste m 60 0MKI I
AJ41 7-12 AJ41 8C AJ41 8C-12
12-St ring Cuta way Jumb o
Alvarez Masterworks Series MODEL
BODY STYLE
TOP
BACK/SIDES
TUNERS
FINISH
ELECTRONICS
MC761
Classical
Solid Cedar
Solid Rosewood
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
N/A
MC761C
Classical
Solid Cedar
Solid Rosewood
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
MD710-12
12-String Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
N/A
MD7103C
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
Fishman AURA
MD6104
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany
Black Die-cast
Natural
N/A
MD710BK-12
12-String Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Black
N/A
MD660
Dreadnought
Solid Cedar
Solid Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
N/A
MD660C
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Cedar
Solid Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
MD711
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
N/A
MD711C
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
MD711SB
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood
Nickel Die-cast
Sunburst
N/A
MJ813BK
Jumbo
Solid Spruce
Solid Maple
Nickel Die-cast
Black
N/A
MSB6102
Small Bass
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
Fishman IONt
MSD610
Small Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
N/A
Alvarez Professional Series MODEL
BODY STYLE
TOP
BACK/SIDES
TUNERS
FINISH
ELECTRONICS
PD311AV
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood*
Gold Die-cast
Satin
N/A
PD311CAV
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood*
Gold Die-cast
Satin
System 600MKII
PD361
Dreadnought
Solid Cedar
Solid Rosewood*
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
PD410C
Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Mahogany*
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
PD511
Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood*
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
PF411
Folk
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood*
Gold Die-cast
Natural
N/A
PJ311CDVS
Cutaway Jumbo
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood*
Gold Die-cast
Deep Violin Stain
System 600MKII
PJ311CDVS-12
12-String Cutaway Jumbo
Solid Spruce
Solid Rosewood*
Gold Die-cast
Deep Violin Stain
System 600MKII
* solid back with laminated sides
Alvarez Fusion Series MODEL
BODY STYLE
TOP
BACK/SIDES
TUNERS
FINISH
ELECTRONICS
FCC7103
Chambered Classical
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Gold
Natural
Fishman AURA IC
FCC7603
Chambered Classical
Cedar
Mahogany
Gold
Natural
Fishman AURA IC
FCF7103
Chambered Folk
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
Fishman AURA IC
FCF7103BK
Chambered Folk
Select Spruce
Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Black
Fishman AURA IC
FCF7403
Chambered Folk
Quilted Maple
Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
Fishman AURA IC
FCF7503
Chambered Folk
Koa
Mahogany
Nickel Die-cast
Natural
Fishman AURA IC
FDT243C
Thin Cutaway Dreadnought
Quilted Maple
Maple
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
FDT243CCSB
Thin Cutaway Dreadnought
Quilted Maple
Maple
Gold Die-cast
Cherry Sunburst
System 600MKII
F DT410 C-12
12-St ri ng Thi n Cu ta wa y Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Natural
System 600MKII
FDT410CBK
Thin Cutaway Dreadnought
Solid Spruce
Mahogany
Gold Die-cast
Black
System 600MKII
FFT243CWR
Thin Cutaway Folk
Quilted Maple
Maple
Gold Die-cast
Wine Red
System 600MKII
TUNERS
FINISH
ELECTRONICS
Alvarez Traditional Series MODEL
BODY STYLE
TOP
BACK/SIDES
B1
Banjo
N/A
Flamed Maple / 3 Ply Gold Maple
Gloss
N/A
F3 ANT
“F” Style Mandolin
Solid Spruce
Solid Flamed Maple
Gold Open
Satin
N/A
F2
“F” Style Mandolin
Solid Spruce
Solid Flamed Maple
Gold Open
Black
N/A
F1
“F” Style Mandolin
Solid Spruce
Solid Maple
Gold Open
Natural
N/A
TIME HONORED HAND-CRAFTED WORKS OF ART.
Over and over, those fortunate enough to work with Kazuo Yairi have been struck with the parallels between this guitar artisan and other fine artists. Kazuo Yairi is a master luthier and craftsman. Just as other artists have done through the centuries, he began serving this apprenticeship when he was eleven years old. With careful and meticulous guidance he learned to plan, design and execute exquisite guitars. By the time he completed his apprenticeship, his guitars were recognized as being of superior quality in both appearance and function. The pieces he creates can be compared to works of art. Indeed, his guitars are literally pieces of functional sculpture.
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DEDICATION OF SKILL. DEDICATION OF SPIRIT.
After more than years, the Alvarez uitar hop has developed the most comprehensive pre-sale inspection and adjustment procedure in the industry. he majority of Alvarez and Alvarez Yairi guitars receive a detailed inspection to ensure that only instruments of the highest quality find their way to the customer s hands. Instruments go through an advanced setup process that includes a full fretboard level and dress, filing of nut slots, multiple neck/ truss rod ad ustments and exacting ridge saddle measurements. his ensures perfect intonation and unparalleled playability. It is the human element that can take a good instrument and make it great. lvarez is dedicated to this end, in hopes that your investment in an Alvarez guitar will afford you many years of musical inspiration and playing pleasure.
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