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Some might say, aren't all classical guitars basically the same? Are they though? The Alvarez-Yairi CY75 proves that when master luthiers get serious about their craft, every detail serves your playing experience.
This partnership between Alvarez and the Yairi family in Kani, Japan isn't just marketing collaboration - it's 24 luthiers, four holding master status, some with 55 years of experience, handcrafting instruments with artisanal dedication. That AA-grade Western red cedar top and East Indian rosewood back and sides aren't just premium materials thrown together. These tonewoods undergo seasoning processes lasting years to decades before they're worthy of an Alvarez guitar.
Here's where Japanese craftsmanship separates itself: that hand-carved fan bracing system delivers prodigious projection, while Mr. Yairi's Direct Coupled Bridge innovation transfers more vibrations from bridge to top for enhanced response. The one-piece mahogany neck with Spanish heel joint gets shaped by hand spoke-shaving to ensure maximum comfort in any position.
Think about this - while mass-produced guitars rely on shortcuts and compromises, the CY75 benefits from techniques developed over 85 years of concert classical guitar building. That combination of lively presence, warm bright tones, and easy playability isn't accident - it's the result of luthiers who understand that your instrument either supports your musical expression or limits it.
The question is: are you ready to stop settling for instruments that fight against your technique?
Top Material: Solid AA Western Red Cedar
Body Material: Rosewood
Inlays: None
Number of Frets: 19
Scale Length: 25.59 inches
Nut Width: 2.022 inches
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Finish/Color: Natural
Electronics: LR Baggs StagePro EQ and Element Pick Up
