Alvarez WY1K Yairi Folk Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Alvarez WY1K Yairi Folk Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)
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Koa top. System 600T Mk II electronics.

The Stage is Set, Play Your Song for the World
Silence. A warm wave of stagelight blankets you in the audience's anticipation. They have come to hear your music. You have come to perform.

Whether playing for an audience of one or one thousand, Yairi Acoustic/Electrics are designed to proclaim your sound in its most natural form. Modern amplification systems deliver each note exactly how you play it. However, for some musicians, "amplified" doesn't necessarily just mean "louder." For that reason, Yairi Acoustic/Electrics feature the Alvarez System 600T Mk II advanced preamp/EQ, which is capable of unlocking previously unimaginable possibilities for your music. Explore your sound.

Body Style: Cutaway Folk

Back/Sides: Koa

Top: Koa

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Ebony

Scale: 25 in. (635mm)

Width at Nut: 1-11/16 in. (43mm)

Fingerboard Inlay: 12 F Diagonal

Bridge: DC Ebony

Body Binding: Abalone

Soundhole Rosette: Abalone

Head Overlay: Ebony w/ 2 Abalone stripes

Pickguard: Clear

Tuning Machines: Gold

Finish: Gloss

Electronics: System 600T Mk II

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 314-727-4512

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted January 14, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com

"WY1-K Take me away!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I've had it for 15 years and I'm still happy.
Sound
Mine is about 15 years old. I have the original pickup system which is not quite as fancy as the current models. I love this guitar. It has great action and sound. It is best sounding hot, but great not as well. A frined of mine who is a long time accomplished guitarist remarked to me that when he heard it he was surprised it sounded so good. He thought it was a really nice guitar.
Features
The features are nice. The pickup is good and this guitar has a coupled bridge. Body Style: Cutaway Folk Back: Koa Top: Koa Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Ebony Scale: 25"" (635mm) Width at Nut: 1-11/16"" (43mm) Fingerboard Inlay: 12 F Diagonal Bridge: DC Ebony Body Binding: Abalone Soundhole Rosette: Abalone Head Overlay: Ebony w/ 2 Abalone stripes Pickguard: Clear Tuning Machines: Gold Finish: Gloss Electronics: System 600T Mk II (current pickup, mins isn't quite as fancy) I also like that the plug in is on the lower curve and not on the end where the shoulder strap connects.
Ease of Use
I really like it on all these counts.Its very playable,with great action.
Quality
Hand made, finish is wonderful. Fine, Fine, guitar.
Value
Worth it to me.
The Wow Factor
Beautiful rich awsome.

Musical Background:

Active Musician/worship band

Musical Style:

mix
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