Members VintageToneGuy Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 Hi, I've got what I think is a good opportunity to pick up one of these locally for $250 with a Hardshell Case. My gut feeling is that this is a very good price provided nothing is wrong with the guitar. What's your thoughts? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 Buy it!!! NOW!! GREAT guitars...just did a little research. Since we don't know what year etc. average Yairi is bringing about 600 on ebay. There is one dy-77 listed currently. Bidding is at 380.00 with 12 hours left, but there are 12 bids so far. I wouldn't be surprised to see it go for over 600. Buy that guitar now! Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kujozilla Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 Buy it!!! NOW!! GREAT guitars...just did a little research. Since we don't know what year etc. average Yairi is bringing about 600 on ebay. There is one dy-77 listed currently. Bidding is at 380.00 with 12 hours left, but there are 12 bids so far. I wouldn't be surprised to see it go for over 600. Buy that guitar now! And then EBAY the {censored} outta it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bfloyd6969 Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 Play it first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 Yairi's are great. Make sure it doesn't need a neck reset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 That model is anywhere from 15 to 30+ years old. From what I can find with a quick Google search, it was originally made in the mid 70's and reissued in the mid 90's. It could have serious issues. If you can live with it in its current condition, that's a great price. If not, a neck reset (probable worst case) won't cheap. you can easily spend twice what the guitar costs. $750 isn't a terrible price but it ain't great either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VintageToneGuy Posted January 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 Buy it!!! NOW!! GREAT guitars...just did a little research. Since we don't know what year etc. average Yairi is bringing about 600 on ebay. There is one dy-77 listed currently. Bidding is at 380.00 with 12 hours left, but there are 12 bids so far. I wouldn't be surprised to see it go for over 600. Buy that guitar now! Good luck. It's a 1973 model and I think someone got to him before me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bevelhead Posted May 20, 2020 Members Share Posted May 20, 2020 On 1/17/2010 at 1:57 PM, VintageToneGuy said: Buy it!!! NOW!! GREAT guitars...just did a little research. Since we don't know what year etc. average Yairi is bringing about 600 on ebay. There is one dy-77 listed currently. Bidding is at 380.00 with 12 hours left, but there are 12 bids so far. I wouldn't be surprised to see it go for over 600. Buy that guitar now! Good luck. It's a 1973 model and I think someone got to him before me If ANYone ever gets a chance at a 70s vintage DY-77, DO NOT pass it up! I tried every Martin in the shop, and was only impressed by the D-45 (which I could not afford), The shop guy suggested I try this Japanese axe, and so I did. It blew EVERY Martin (except the D-45) out of the water, and was cheaper as well, so I bought it. I still have it, and it will be 50 years old in 2023. The 70s were weak years for both Martin and Gibson. Not for Alvarez-Yairi. So if you can score one in good shape from the early years and for less than $1,000, DO NOT hesitate. Grab it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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