K.Yairi R1RB Parlour Acoustic Sunburst 2004
K.Yairi R1RB, dark cherry sunburst finish, made in Japan 2004. This is a good looker, well and truly. Kazuo Yairi began making guitars under his own name in the mid 1960s, and was famous for an uncompromising commitment to time-honoured hand craftsmanship and an obsession with tone woods. This little stunner is over twenty years old, but almost looks brand new. It's a similar shape to Gibson's LG series guitars, with round shoulders and a comfy parlour size, so it sits really nicely on your lap. The colourful rosette and warm burst finish make for a cute look, it's certainly got a charm to it. The sound is dry and balanced, with excellent balance across all strings, fast musical bass and a complex earthy midrange. It's great for fingerstyle playing especially, the details all come through so clearly. Very nice!
Model: K.Yairi R1RB
Made: Japan, 2004
Serial: 17697
Finish: cherry sunburst, thin satin poly
Body: solid spruce top, laminate mahogany back and sides, LG-style parlour shape, 375mm across, 100mm deep
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 16" radius, 25.5" scale, 43mm nut, soft V shape
Weight: 1.640kg
Mods: none
Pickup: none
Accessories: K.Yairi hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and scuffs on the top egde. The is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has some scuffs on the bottom corner and dimples along the back edge. The sides have dimples along the back edge and minor rub wear on the bottom side. The front has minor dimples on the back edge and some play wear on the guard and shoulders.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is reasonably low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Wearing fresh 12/54 Moonshiners phosphor bronze strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only