S. Yairi Classical Model 600 W/ Hard Case 1970s

No sales tax for US customers outside California.

This 1970s S. Yairi Model 600 classical guitar is a beautifully crafted Japanese-built nylon-string instrument from a period when Sadao Yairi’s workshop was producing exceptionally refined guitars. S. Yairi instruments from this era are known for their careful handwork, excellent tonewoods, and balanced tonal response, making them favorites among players seeking boutique-level craftsmanship without the price of European concert instruments. 

This example presents as a strong vintage instrument with honest cosmetic wear consistent with age and careful use. There are no changes or repairs..It plays smoothly and delivers the refined tone and responsiveness that have made S. Yairi guitars highly respected among classical and fingerstyle players.  If you are concerned about individual dings and/or surface wear, please peruse our pictures - you'll find the most here on our site, while on Reverb we can only show 25 pics.  

The case appears to be original to the guitar.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best. 

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“S. Yairi guitars are beautifully crafted.” – Acoustic Guitar Forum
“Great balance and projection.” – Harmony Central
“Excellent tone for the price.” – Reddit r/classicalguitar
“Very responsive and musical.” – The Gear Page
“Japanese classical guitars from this era are outstanding.” – Ultimate Guitar

SPECS:

• Color: Natural 
• Weight: 3lbs 6.5oz
• Top: Spruce
• Body: Rosewood
• Neck: Mahogany
  
• Fretboard: Rosewood 
• Inlays: Dot
• Frets: Original
• Fret Count: 19
• Nut: Original
• Nut width: 2-1/16"
  
• Scale: 26"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .92"
• Neck thickness at 8th Fret: 1.08"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
• Overall length: 39-1/2"
• Body length: 19-1/4"
• Lower bout: 14-3/8"
• Waist: 9-3/8"
• Upper bout: 10-7/8"
• Body depth/thickness: 4-1/16"
  
• Bridge: Original
• Tuners: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes: 

Shipping policy:

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