Alvarez Yairi DY-61 w/OHSC

Alvarez Yairi DY-61 1990 w/OHSC #41237 Such a great guitar these are the ones that made Martin and Gibson executives sweat bullets ! This one is a cannon as good a sounding one as we have ever had in the shop! Plays like butta, and sounds like the angels ! You know what I mean ! Comes with the OHSC ! In overall sold 9 + condition !

The Alvarez Yairi DY-61 is a dreadnought acoustic guitar, produced from the 1980s to the late 1990s, featuring a solid cedar or spruce top and burled mahogany back and sides. Key characteristics include abalone and mother-of-pearl inlays, a Yairi signature, and often come with gold tuners with amber buttons. The "Signature" designation and hand-inlaid detailing highlight this model as a high-quality instrument known for its warm tone and exceptional playability.
Key Features and Specifications

• Body Style : Dreadnought.
• Top : Solid cedar or spruce.
• Back and Sides : Burled mahogany.
• Neck : Mahogany with a rosewood or ebony fingerboard.
• Inlays : Abalone and mother-of-pearl, often with a distinctive inlay at the 12th fret.
• Binding : Natural wood (like maple) with abalone rosette.
• Headstock : Burled mahogany veneer with various inlays, including the Yairi logo.
• Tuners : Gold, die-cast tuners with amber buttons.

Production and History

• The DY-61 was part of the Alvarez Yairi Signature Series.
• Production years vary, with models found from the mid-1980s (e.g., 1985) to the late 1990s.
• The "Signature" in the name refers to the Yairi signature often found on the instrument's top.

Tone and Playability

• The warm cedar top and mahogany back/sides create a well-balanced, resonant tone.
• It is known for exceptional playability, with a comfortable neck and low action.