1986 Yairi D 35 YW-500P - Natural+Hard Case

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1986 K. Yairi YW-500P Dreadnought (D-35 Style)  EMade in Japan

Up for sale is a stunning example of Japanese luthiery: a 1986 K. Yairi YW-500P. This model is a faithful and high-quality homage to the classic Martin D-35, featuring the iconic three-piece back and the legendary build quality that put Yairi on the global map.

The Sound & PlayabilityThis guitar is often described as a "booming cannon". It offers the deep, rich low-end and excellent balance characteristic of vintage Martin-type dreadnoughts. Whether you are a powerful strummer or a nuanced fingerstyle player, this Yairi delivers beautiful clarity and impressive sustain.

Key Specifications

• Year: 1986 (Handcrafted in Kani, Japan)
• Model: YW-500P (D-35 Style)
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back/Sides: Three-piece back design with high-quality Rosewood/Mahogany
• Fingerboard & Bridge: Often featuring premium Ebony or dark Rosewood with "Slotted Diamond" inlays
• Binding: Luxurious multi-ply binding on the body, neck, and headstock
• Tuners: Original Yairi-stamped chrome tuners

Condition Notes(Note: Please adjust these bullets based on your specific guitar's actual condition)

• Body: Overall "Very Good" vintage condition. Shows light finish scratches and minor picking marks consistent with a 40-year-old instrument.
• Neck: Straight with comfortable low action. Some minor capo marks may be present on the back of the neck.
• Frets: Good life remaining; recently cleaned and polished for optimal playability.
• Hardware: All original and fully functional.

Why Buy This Yairi?Vintage K. Yairi guitars are increasingly sought after by collectors and players alike for their "Old Wood" tone that modern instruments struggle to replicate. This YW-500P represents a period where Japanese craftsmanship was at its peak, offering professional-grade performance at a fraction of the cost of its American counterparts.Includes: Hard shell case (as shown in photos).

Dreadnought size guitar with well dried body and low action you can enjoy playing either stroke or finger play, Comes with vintage hard case
serial#36226

Guitar Condition (very good players condition with low action)

Straight neck and the truss rod you can turn either way
44mm nut width slim to medium neck profile

It is making a lovely and deeply balanced sound with a good low action 2.2mm and 2.5mm@12F

{The guitar has play wears and imperfections as below} 

• Body back has light scratches in finish
• Body top has some small picking marks and small dings
• Back of neck has some minor capo marks and discolored area
• There are some minor pressured areas on body top and body side

Ready to play!!
All guitars have been thoroughly inspected which include: detailed cleaning, strings replaced with a new set, cleaned frets and fret board, set up neck, checked playability and polished entire guitar
Check all the photos and feel free to ask any questions BEFORE making any purchases, thank you.

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