1998 K.Yairi RS-5 Classical Guitar – Hand Crafted in Japan | Solid Top | Signed Label | Hard Case | Vintage Tone

The K. Yairi RS-5 is a beautifully made vintage classical guitar from 1998, hand-crafted in Kani, Gifu, Japan during K. Yairi’s respected workshop era. Known for their careful build quality and musical, expressive response, K. Yairi classical guitars from this period are becoming harder to find, especially in such well-kept condition and complete with a hard case.

This example carries the original internal label marked Kazuo Yairi, with the model clearly shown as RS-5 and the year stamped 1998. It is a lovely Japanese-made nylon-string with a warm, balanced and mature voice, suitable for both players and collectors who appreciate vintage MIJ craftsmanship.

Featuring a solid spruce top paired with rosewood back and sides, plus a rosewood fingerboard, this guitar offers a warm, responsive and mature classical tone with good clarity, sweetness and depth. The rosewood body adds richness and balance, while the traditional styling and attractive grain give it a refined vintage look.

This guitar is in good vintage condition for its age. It presents very well, with honest cosmetic wear consistent with use over the years, but overall remains a very attractive and well-preserved instrument. It also comes with a hard case, which is a big plus for protection and value.

Playability is comfortable, with action at approximately 3.25mm on the low E and 2.75mm on the high E at the 12th fret.

🪵 Features

• Year: 1998
• Model: RS-5
• Maker: K.Yairi / Kazuo Yairi
• Origin: Hand Crafted in Japan
• Workshop Location: Kani, Gifu, Japan
• Top: Solid spruce top
• Back & Sides: Rosewood
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Label: Original Kazuo Yairi label
• Case: Hard case included
• Action: Approx. 3.25mm low E / 2.75mm high E at 12th fret

✅ Condition Notes

• Good vintage condition
• Cosmetic wear consistent with age
• Original internal label present
• Model clearly marked RS-5
• Hard case included
• Clean and attractive vintage appearance
• Comfortable playing action

🎼 Why buy this guitar?

K. Yairi classical guitars are respected for their craftsmanship, musical warmth and long-term reliability. This RS-5 is a very appealing example for anyone looking for a well-made Japanese classical from the late 1990s, with a solid spruce top, rosewood fingerboard, rosewood back & sides, comfortable action and attractive vintage character.

What makes this one particularly interesting is the combination of:

• 1998 K. Yairi workshop build
• clear RS-5 model identification
• solid spruce top
• rosewood fingerboard
• rosewood back & sides
• comfortable playing action
• good vintage condition
• hard case included

For anyone looking for a quality Made in Japan classical guitar with genuine character and strong everyday playability, this is a lovely piece.

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