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[@prosegold]

I think for the most part when Americans criticize import guitars they are speaking specifically about china and Mexico. European/Japanese guitars are excluded and in a class of their own imo

[@ozarkprepper1718]

Japanese Yiari alvarez are the best acoustic guitars ever made

[@michaelforde4373]

Super instrument

[@fourocker]

Your comments on this subject are spot on, I find it quite ironic that Martin being held in such high regard in the U.S is German in heritage, here in Australia we're more open to brands from all over the world even though we do have some builders of excellent guitars, we really do have to realise guitar building is an international skill.

[@752brickie]

I have had probably at least 8 Alvarez' over the years !!! I HAVE NEVER HAD TO ADJUST A NECK AND HAVE NEVER HAD A SINGLE ISSUE WITH ANY OF THEM !!!!! They are amazing guitars for the money and my next one is going to be the Yairi folk size. I was thinking about the solid Honduran Mahogany top ,back and sides ! Great video Jeremy thank you !!

[@vwdlamont]

Alvarez guitars says, "The top is Adirondack Spruce."

[@johnjones-uc3ni]

I just wanted to comment on the one thing you didn't like about the FYM60HD. And that is the white top. I own this model of guitar and the first comment I get when I show it and open the case is " I really like the top!" It will eventually age and turn darker. But for now, I really love the contrast between the Adirondack top and the Honduran back and sides. The sound is excellent after 10 months. And it's still bright white. I can only imagine how it will sound as it ages and the top turns yellow.

[@RandyBancroft]

Also, Spain and Mexico have been making guitars for long (long) time.

[@martinharvey249]

Yairi is a Japanese name. It is pronounced Ya-ee-ree. There is only one Y sound, at the beginning

[@monkeysweeperguitar]

Dang, that thing is suhweet!

[@sonoma_s]

You have really upped your game on the filming/editing of this video. I have been watching your videos for a couple of years now. This one visually comes together well. Really appreciate content you are putting out for YT guitar community.

[@jsckie4150]

Wow! Beautiful guitar and great playing today, Jeremy! Hearing some chord progressions that aren’t too common! Thanks for the great review and playing.

[@scottfishkind5335]

Great stuff as always Jeremy!! That is a beautiful guitar both aesthetically and sonically, and your playing brought out the best in it!

[@CameraLaw]

Glad KZbin suggested this. I own a 1989 DY90 and it was called the Super Abalone and it is a really good copy of a Martin D-45 with a D-35 three piece back. Glorious rich tone. Kazuo Yairi, who passed away in 2014, assembled an amazing group of craftsmen who to this day put these top line instruments together by hand. And the used market is filled with affordable gems which have retained all their quality and spunk. Many earlier models, like mine, used laminated woods for backs and sides, but with a special twist. The lamination was from a single slab of wood, split down the middle and then glued together. Not a plywood sandwich by any means. Mine, for example, is built of a rich Brazilian Rosewood that Yairi catalogs of the day called Jacaranda. In the used market, many Martins and Gibsons of a certain age have multiple repaired cracks. Have never seen a cracked Yairi. So … if you’re in the market, don’t shy away from this type of construction.

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

I own an FYM66HD. It’s absolutely beautiful. Extreme precision is how I describe it.

[@OssianEMills]

I love your appreciation and promotion of Yairi guitars, becaue I share it!

[@jamienaundorf8798]

Really enjoy your videos and your passion for guitar is truly insightful and entertaining

[@stevevice9863]

The story is that Jack Pearson, a Nashville legendary guitarist, former member of the Allman Brothers' Band, all around virtuoso, and a Yairi owner and player asked Chris Meikle, the CEO of Alvarez, if they could build him a new Yairi guitar. Chris went to the Yairi workshop in Japan and wanted to use a special combination of woods and was thinking of pairing Mahogany with Adirondack spruce. One of the luthiers said he knows of some Mahogany that Mr. Yairi bought in the late 60's and has never been used. This wood has been air drying for over 50 years. They took a piece back to the workshop, planed it down and saw that it was beautiful Honduran Mahogany. Since it was such special wood, they decided to make a limited run of guitars until they run out of it.

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

Your knowledge is so inspiring my friend! Another great video!

[@user-uu1wc6yz5z]

Jeremy ... You are so spot on with ALL of your points mentioned through the first 7 minutes .