Pristine exam of the best sounding 12 string guitar ever produced. Signed by Yairi, handmade in Japan (1978) model DY-78 All sides and neck Mahogany, Canadian Spruce Top, Ebony fretboard. 12 Oil bath chrome tuner. Custom abalone pegs. comes with backup bone saddle bridge. Sold with its original Alvarez hard case. Belonged to a man who was part of the Back to the Land movement in West Virginia back in the 60-70’s. This guitar has seen and heard things but looks fresh out of the shop in Japan. An affordable guitar that’ll become a family heirloom.

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ConditionMint (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • DY-68
Finish
  • Natural Lacquer
Categories
Year
  • 1978
Made In
  • Japan
Pickup
  • None
Number of Strings
  • 12-String
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony

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Franck's Guitar Shop

Kempton, PA, United States
Joined Reverb:2025

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