Hi guys
Looking for a bit of guidance here.
got this acoustic.
Hoping for guidance on the approximate value. Ive done a lot of google checks but have not come up with anything.
beautiful guitar.
so new that it still has the plastic protection coating on the scratch plate!
details:
Make: K. Yairi
Model: W-1
serial: 32174
Year: 1984
pics below
Tele Deluxe: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ht=tele+deluxe
Johnny Ramone:https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...=johnny+ramone
ES2V:https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...?t=7455&page=9
DMS-1 Mustang: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...=10548&page=12
AG-1 Perhaps i am Tony Iommi: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...t=11537&page=7
wow Oli it's in good condition for a 33 year old axe. Wait for someone like Zandit may have an idea or you could email pics to DB may know
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
That's right Wokka.
It is mint condition.
And sounds like magic.
It says it was hand made in Japan.
Do you think that is really so??
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Tele Deluxe: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ht=tele+deluxe
Johnny Ramone:https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...=johnny+ramone
ES2V:https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...?t=7455&page=9
DMS-1 Mustang: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...=10548&page=12
AG-1 Perhaps i am Tony Iommi: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...t=11537&page=7
sounds like a good score then Oli.
I have no knowledge of acoustics. There is a shop in Perth that specialises in Japanese guitars, but probably more electric than acoustic but you could try Adam from Strummers give him a call. 0410 151 565
What rough figure did you pay for it ?
Last edited by wokkaboy; 29-06-2017 at 10:14 AM.
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
You may be surprised.
$100
18 years ago from a hoc shop in Kings X.
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Tele Deluxe: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ht=tele+deluxe
Johnny Ramone:https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...=johnny+ramone
ES2V:https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...?t=7455&page=9
DMS-1 Mustang: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...=10548&page=12
AG-1 Perhaps i am Tony Iommi: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...t=11537&page=7
Apart from myself, there's not many acoustic players here.
I think I've heard of the brand, but couldn't tell you where to find some value on it.
You could perhaps join up to the Acoustic Guitar Forum. It's US based, but has a huge active membership, and if no-one knows anything about it there, it's not worth knowing. http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/index.php
Acoustics:
1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup
Electrics:
Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284
Builds in Progress:
Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
Top notch, high quality Japanese acoustic guitar. Very collectable. I've seen similar go from around the $700 mark to well over $1000.
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
Just did a quick google search, and there are some other models available on Reverb for over $2500!!
https://reverb.com/au/item/5522857-y...AX8P8HAQ&pla=1
Sure, it's older, and uses Rosewood, but it's a good start!
Acoustics:
1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup
Electrics:
Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284
Builds in Progress:
Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
I found a few W-1s from the same period going for about $600. K.Yairi's are very good, but I think the W-1 was the base model. The top models would easily be going for over $2000.
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
K. Yairi was a Japanese luthier who built guitars for Alvarez. Also under his own label. Very high quality. He has passed away some time ago. I think it is legit. They are priced on eBay from 1100-2500. You scored big time.
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