Alvarez Yairi WY-1BK Bob Weir Signature 1995 - Black (Made in Japan) with SKB Hard Case

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Alvarez Yairi WY-1BK Bob Weir Signature 1995 - Black (Made in Japan) with SKB Hard Case

Description

Up for sale is a rare, beautifully crafted 1995 Alvarez Yairi WY-1BK in a sleek, all-black gloss finish. Handcrafted in Japan by the legendary luthiers at K. Yairi, this model is famously known as the signature stage guitar for Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead.

This 000-sized auditorium cutaway body is extremely comfortable to hold and features Yairi's innovative Direct-Coupled Bridge. This unique design separates the saddle from the bridge pins to deliver incredible string tension, exceptional note separation, and a surprisingly deep, rich acoustic resonance for an electric-acoustic guitar.

The slim, slightly V-shaped mahogany neck paired with a smooth ebony fretboard offers lightning-fast playability—making it an absolute dream for electric players transitioning to acoustic.

It comes upgraded with a highly protective, heavy-duty SKB molded hard shell case, ensuring it stays completely safe on the road or in the studio.

Specs

• Year: 1995
• Make/Model: Alvarez Yairi (K. Yairi) WY-1BK、Serial#0703 258 (Neck block number)
• Origin: Handcrafted in Kani, Japan (MIJ)
• Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Back & Sides: Maple Laminate
• Neck: Mahogany with a slim, comfortable soft V-shape
• Fingerboard & Bridge: Solid Ebony
• Scale Length: 635mm (25")
• Nut Width: 42mm (1.65")
• Electronics: Original Alvarez System 500A Active Preamp with 3-band EQ & Mid-Frequency control (Bass EQ is not working too well)
• Appointments: Stunning Abalone "Slash" 12th-fret inlay, Abalone headstock logo, matching body binding, and gold Yairi tuners.

Condition

• Overall: [Very Good] condition for a 30-year-old vintage instrument.
• Body: Structural condition is perfect with absolutely no cracks or bridge lifting. Shows some minor cosmetic wear including minor dings, pick scratches, or buckle rash
• Neck & Frets: The neck is completely straight (it has been sanded down to level and matt lacquered), and the truss rod functions perfectly. Frets have been dressed, crowned and polished by the professional guitar tech and plenty of life left remaining with no major buzzing or dead spots. Action is set low 2.2mm and 2.0mm @12F and plays incredibly fast.
• Electronics: The active preamp and piezo pickup are fully tested and 100% operational. No scratchy pots or signal dropouts. (Bass EQ not working for some reason)
• Case: Includes an upgraded, ultra-durable SKB TSA-approved molded hard case. All latches, hinges, and the handle work flawlessly, providing maximum impact protection.

{The guitar has play wears and imperfections as below} 

• Body top and sides have some minor dings, scratches and markings
• Area around pickguard and sound hole shows lots of play wear (see pics)
• Back of neck has some minor dings and minor capo marks
• Bass EQ is not working for some reason

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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