{"product_id":"1978-k-yairi-yw-1000-vintage-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-w-case","title":"1978 K Yairi YW-1000 Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w\/ Case","description":"Up for sale, a 1978 K. Yairi YW-1000 dreadnought in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Not to be confused with the Yairi models marketed via a partnership with Alvarez in the USA, the K. Yairi instruments are far less common and were produced under a different distribution deal exclusively for Japan and Europe, crafted to exacting standards with premium tonewoods. This YW-1000 is a top-tier offering, clearly taking its design from Martin’s D-45 (albeit with a three-piece back reminiscent of a D-35), with tonewoods including a solid X-braced spruce top, Jacaranda back and sides, a mahogany neck capped with a bound ebony fingerboard, and more abalone than the sea floor.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis YW-1000 has fantastic projection, dynamically responsive with a high volume ceiling, delivering the clarity and string-to-string balance consistent with traditional USA-made dreadnoughts. There’s a fullness to the lower midrange that translates to particularly present melodic lines, and the trebles are woody and sparkling, balanced by plenty of kick in the bass register. The YW-1000 has a big, brassy growl when strummed with authority, yet cleans up and becomes decidedly sweet when played lightly or fingerstyle. This K. Yairi weighs 4lbs 10oz, professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and comfortable action.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Shape: Chunky soft V, measuring .895” 1st fret, 1.005” 9th fret\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Fretboard: Bound ebony, hexagonal abalone inlays\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Frets: Slender, leveled and crowned, hint of wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-2\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Scale Length: 25 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Nut: 1 11\/16”, carved bone\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Headstock: Jacaranda veneer, Martin-style vertical K. Yairi logo\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Tuners: Grover, USA-made\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Wood: Solid X-braced spruce top, three-piece Jacaranda back and rims\u003cbr\u003e\r\n-Bridge: Ebony, bone saddle, limited height\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe gloss Natural finish is framed by multi-ply abalone purfling throughout, and cosmetic wear includes prominent pick wear across the soundhole, light buckle rash central to the back, and a number of minor dings on the body as a whole, most prominent on the top. There is one repaired split on the lower bout on top. The neck profile retains its smooth semi-gloss finish, with several shallow marks along the profile length that don't distract the palm while fretting.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe original hardshell case is included.","brand":"K Yairi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44509362094336,"sku":"20170","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/products\/medium_5bdf8220-05e1-4d9b-a543-8f713fbfea47.jpg?v=1751564671","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1978-k-yairi-yw-1000-vintage-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-w-case","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}