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1969 K Yairi CBS Masterworks YW180 by the master worker Kazuo Yairi himself!

Built during the golden era of "Japan Vintage" manufacturing, the YW-180 was a premium, highly sought-after model. The "CBS Masterworks" inner label signifies it was part of an exclusive production line originally destined for select domestic distribution or export during K.Yairi's partnership era.

A legendary masterpiece is a Dreadnought size Guitar has Semi Solid Spruce Top, Mahogany Sides and Back, Brazilian Rosewood fret board and bridge, Tuners are original open type

Backed by its 5-digit serial number (11468) stamped on the neck block, this guitar is verified as a 1969 production

Dreadnought size guitar with well dried body and low action you can enjoy playing either stroke or finger play, it comes with vintage hard case

Guitar Condition (Good Players Conditioned! Nice Low action)

The guitar is rather clean for a 57 years old guitar!

Straight neck and the truss rod you can still turn some more
43.5mm nut width, medium neck profile

It is making a lovely and deeply balanced sound with a good low action 2.5mm and 2mm@12F (Light Gauge 012-054)

All frets are re-fretted; fret board has been leveled.

So, you will have a set of brand-new frets with brand new fret board surface

{The guitar has play wears and imperfections as below}

  • Body side and back are clean with minor scratches and small dings
  • Body top has a few small dings near body edge and has been re-touched
  • Back of neck has a few small dings

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

However, the fine adjustments are your responsibility.

Check all the photos and feel free to ask any questions BEFORE making any purchases, thank you.

 



 

 

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Listed19 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • CBS Masterworks YW180
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1969
Made In
  • Japan
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought

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