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Yet Another Alvarez-Yairi Masterpiece





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From professional guitarists to tone-chasing connoisseurs, players across the globe know what to expect when an Alvarez Yairi Masterworks like the FYM72 lands in their hands ? including many here at Sweetwater. Masterfully crafted in Kani, Japan, with a top of gorgeous solid AAAA Adirondack spruce and back and sides of solid East Indian rosewood, this guitar exudes a balanced attack and articulate playability backed by the tonal warmth and darkness of its rosewood back and sides. The FYM72 comes with a classic Yairi Masterworks soft “V” to “C” mahogany neck shape and ebony fingerboard, pairing nicely for an incredible feel with rich note sustain. Other elements promote both professional-grade playability and panache, like a projective FST6 forward-shifted spruce bracing pattern, a gold set of ultra-precise 21:1 Gotoh 510 tuning machines, smooth nickel-silver frets, and marvelous abalone inlays. Pick it up and find out for yourself ? there’s nothing that plays like a Yairi Masterworks model!





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Unmatched sound and feel





The folk/OM body of the FYM72 from Yairi Masterworks pairs a AAAA Adirondack spruce top with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides for vivid expressiveness with a rich, deep presence to resonate with inspiring sustain. And speaking of sustain, the FYM72’s dovetail mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard combo deliver as much of it as you require, translating the tonal complexities of chords with ease and the unadulterated song of each note with extraordinary character. Its compound neck carve ranges from a soft “V” to “C” profile, offering a generously comfortable feel for hands of all sizes. Additionally, Yairi Masterworks guitars feature FST6 forward-shifted spruce bracing, prioritizing projection for detailed performances wherever the music takes you.





A true pro-grade performer





This 6-string doesn’t stop at good enough ? its fine details and hardware assortment are specs fit for the big stage! Holding down its intonation with flawless dependability is a set of gold-finished Gotoh tuning machines, boasting a 21:1 rotation ratio that makes for spot-on tuning adjustments to keep you sounding your very best on studio takes and large stages. Equipped with a grid of smooth playing nickel-silver frets, gliding through the octaves with tremendously natural string response is an instant guarantee, from the real bone nut to the ebony-pinned bridge. Plus, the FYM72 looks the part, showcasing 4-ply black and white binding with a 2-ring wood and abalone rosette and those iconic Alvarez abalone inlays at its 12th fret and rosewood-veneered headstock.





The Alvarez-Yairi system





Expert luthiers of the Yairi workshop in Kani, Japan, hand-build Alvarez-Yairi guitars with unwavering artisanal dedication. These bench-made guitars find their distinguished voices through the hands of exceptionally skilled and experienced builders, some with over half a century in the industry. When you hold an Alvarez-Yairi guitar in your hands, you’re holding a piece of art that received immense skill and precise concentration from start to finish. Yairi earmarks, such as their FST6 bracing system set these guitars apart from others in the industry ? and with over eight decades of experience building remarkable guitars, that’s no surprise!





Alvarez FYM72 Yairi Masterworks Folk/OM Acoustic Guitar Features:


Handcrafted with care by the skilled luthiers at Yairi Masterworks in Kani, Japan


OM/Folk body shape provides a traditional playing feel


AAAA Adirondack spruce top with East Indian rosewood back and sides delivers an expert tonal blend of detailed clarity and rich body


Dovetail mahogany neck with soft "V" to "C" profile provides exceptional feel and sustain


Smooth playing ebony fingerboard with nickel-silver frets and a 12th-fret Abalone inlay


FST6 forward-shifted spruce bracing keeps projection a priority


21:1 Gotoh 510 gold-finished tuning machines are incredibly charming, precise, and stable


Real bone nut and ebony-pinned bridge deliver an extremely natural playing response


Deluxe details throughout, including 4-ply black and white binding, a 2-ring rosette, abalone inlays, and a rosewood headstock veneer