The Greatest All-Mahogany Guitar On The Market

The Greatest All-Mahogany Guitar On The Market | Alvarez Yairi FYM66HD

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Күн бұрын

Yairi Guitars are masterfully crafted instruments-- bench made in Japan, the FYM66HD uses old growth Honduran mahogany to build what we consider to be the best all-mahogany guitar on the market. Take a listen and let us know if you agree.
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@architypeone8646 Ай бұрын

I have a 1990 Yairi DY-77 that I bought new and it has been the most trouble free instrument imaginable. I actually had to adjust the truss rod for the first time in 34 years this spring, but only because the frets are getting worn, (the first five were replaced 12 years ago), and I was getting a buzz on the B string. The action is still lower than my Taylor and it sounds fantastic. Yairi guitars are one of the best kept secrets in the guitar world. Glad you guys are carrying the Alvarez Yairi line...not too many dealers out there. I'm really wanting the dreadnaught version with the Adirondack top...great instrument.

@Fronz05 Ай бұрын

One of the best short versions of Cooper's Golden Apple!! The guitar sounds really good and I like the simplicity.

@charliewelch328 18 күн бұрын

Have this one, Dym60hd, Brad Davis Signature Yairi, Wy1ts, Dy70ce, dy70ce shadowburst. Pure awesomeness

@paulechols 18 күн бұрын

Would love love one.i have the DYM60HDE and it's magic.

@mk-wv6yv 2 күн бұрын

Purchased my FYM66HDE back in October, 2021. Great guitar!!! None of my other guitars compare to this. Very playable up and down the entire neck. I also have a Yairi DYMR70SB 12 fret dreadnought that I would not let go of. Currently GASing for a GYM74.

@andrewhnorris1 Ай бұрын

I have both the FYM66HD and the PYM66HD. They are both amazing guitars. Can't recommend them highly enough. Just stunning.

@jjallyn3151 Ай бұрын

@andrewhnorris1 can you tell me what the main difference is between the two in sound and tone? I’m leaning toward the parlor mostly for the 12 fret neck

@neilgorham6786 Ай бұрын

Are they nitro finish I didn't think they were but he sd they were so now I'm confused. Does the yf66 have lots of nice overtones?

@andrewhnorris1 Ай бұрын

@@jjallyn3151 Hi. I use the parlor for fingerstyle. It's very responsive, has lower string tension and has a very intimate feel. The FYM I use with a pick. The tone is more open and rich. I'd say the FYM has the better tone and resonance, but I probably play the parlor more as it's so comfortable to play. You can't go wrong with either. They are expensive but also amazing value.

@andrewhnorris1 Ай бұрын

@@neilgorham6786 Mine are not nitro as far as I can tell. It looks like normal lacquer to me. They haven't got loads of overtones, but a rich and focused sound with great resonance and warmth in the lows and as sparkle in the highs.

@kamarienedwards1757 22 күн бұрын

@@andrewhnorris1how does the fym66hd compare to similar guitars such as the Martin 00015sm or 00015m or street master variations. I’ve been lusting after this guitar but refuse to buy it until I play one… it sounds super good in video and on paper. Do you have any similar higher end om/000 guitars that you can compare it to?

@lawrencebrett8993 Ай бұрын

Superb finger style and hybrid playing Cooper!

@anthonyb2334 Ай бұрын

Beautiful in looks and sound. I’ve played a different model Yairi and it was such a wonderful guitar. Thank you for the video

@chriskoch1145 Ай бұрын

Love this!! I have a Alvarez Yairi WY1TS cedar top and rosewood back and sides. Sounds amazing. These are really great guitars

@cosmonaut9942 Ай бұрын

I own this guitar and two of the other old-growth Honduran hog series, the DYM60HD and the FYM60HD. Since I bought these my other high end acoustics have remained in their cases.

@kamarienedwards1757 21 күн бұрын

What other high end guitars do you own? I’m trying to see how it compares😅

@patrickdev8211 Ай бұрын

Playability and consistency throughout the neck is second to none. Exceeds my Martin, Taylor and Gibson guitars.

@markbeavers101 Ай бұрын

BEAUTIFUL playing Cooper!!!

@4211welderman Ай бұрын

One of my favorite guitars. Yairi has always made great sounding great playing instruments!!

@kerricorser4562 Ай бұрын

Beautiful wood. Holy wah, that red. Rich, full sound too. My first guitar was an Alvarez. ❤

@bighes100 Ай бұрын

Glad you reviewed an acoustic guitar that wasn't a Martin or Taylor

@mikedproducer Ай бұрын

For sure. They give the Yamahas some love, though. Haha. I have a similar variation of this guitar and I am so stoked that they covered it!

@gui-texzan7477 13 күн бұрын

@@mikedproducerThat Yamaha FG9 deserves $4K love.

@lhvent Ай бұрын

These are amazing guitars. Yairi makes incredible guitars.

@mikedproducer Ай бұрын

I am so excited to watch this! I have a DYM60HD and it is incredible. The back and sides were made from the same stock of Honduran hog.

@lhvent Ай бұрын

My Alvarez AD66SHB guitar has a great sound with a solid African mahogany top with laminate African mahogany back and sides. The cool aspect is that all 3 layers of the laminate are African mahogany. It makes a difference. This guitar from Yairi is a different level altogether.

@sammaertens7489 Ай бұрын

I have a DYM60HD; it’s an incredible guitar, can’t wait for y’all to get one in and do a review.

@seanjaniak9754 22 күн бұрын

These honduran yairi guitars are really incredible.

@callawaycass5148 Ай бұрын

I've recently been given a PYM66HD and it is beautiful. Such a sweet, focused sound with a high-end clarity and note bloom that I haven't heard before. I've wondered about a FYM66HD.

@djolenis3 26 күн бұрын

I have to say I envy you for being gifted a 3K$ guitar 😂

@mesawolff2233 Ай бұрын

Beautiful sounds and playing. It reminds me of my Guild M25, so good for fingerpicking as well. Thanks as always guys🏜

@tonymartino3299 Ай бұрын

I bought that Guitar 2 years ago and was disappointed with the tone for the whole two years until I saw a KZfaq video talking about Retro strings on All-Mahogany Guitars; I went out and bought Martins Retro strings and was blown away by the sound. I switched back for about a day and realized my folly. The Retro strings give Mahogany their unique voice.

@markbeavers101 Ай бұрын

I have 2 all mahogany Mini GS (I'd say best value out there) and a Louden all fiddleback mahogany that I always string w Martin Retros. Those stings on a mahogany are the best.

@johnwashburn3793 Ай бұрын

It definitely sounds better than my Alvarez all mahogany 00. They bought the wood at a lower price and it has been paid for decades ago. Other than labor, it is all profit. This is worthy of consideration!

@ben-jammin2284 19 күн бұрын

I absolutely have to have it!

@1deadtoe707 Ай бұрын

Yairi also makes this same model with a Sitka top. They also make this model with EIR back and sides.I think these guitars represent the best value in a boutique style guitar. They are superbly made. I have the FYM 70. It's a finger picker's dream.

@slpc30 Ай бұрын

Alvarez makes great guitars!!

@JackTheRabbitMusic Ай бұрын

I’ve had mine since 2021 and I absolutely love it; It’s one of my top 3 favorite guitars (that I’ve actually owned). I sold three Martins (D15M, D15, and a 00015M) for this one, and it helped me to discover that I actually don’t like Martin-built guitars…but I do love mahogany! It records so well, and plays amazingly well. The neck carve is awesome. 🐰🎸🎶✌️

@kamarienedwards1757 21 күн бұрын

Did you like the Martin 00015sm do to its 12 fret nature? I’m on the fence between these two but haven’t played the Yairi due to its limited availability😅

@kamarienedwards1757 21 күн бұрын

Did you try the Martin 00015sm? I love the responsiveness from the 12 fret. I’m on the fence but haven’t tried the Yairi yet. Do you think it’s worth it compared to other oms???

@ToshStuart Ай бұрын

That is an amazing guitar.

@ZionForman Ай бұрын

I like this one.

@mikedproducer Ай бұрын

PLEASE do a review of the DYM60HD. Is that the dreadnought you were talking about? with the Adi top and Honduran mahogany ?

@andrewhumphrey1047 Ай бұрын

Recently played a Yairi Maple Jumbo. Great jumbo guitar and was loud!!! And a lefty too boot.

@MrChbnovember Ай бұрын

When are you guys going to get some of the Powers Electric in?

@frankw.1721 Ай бұрын

I have a DYM60HD. It is unique. It is great. Can only get better given the wood combinations. Already aged 50 years mahogany. Adirondack AAAA top.

@mikedproducer Ай бұрын

I have the same one as you. I’m thrilled these guys are giving Yairi some love.

@fritz3620 Ай бұрын

This video is very timely. I have a Taylor Koa and a Bourgeois Sitka Top Rosewood back and side, now looking for a all mahogany guitar. I have been focusing on the Taylor 322ce, how would you compare this Alvarez or any of their all mahogany guitars to the Taylors or Martins?

@sbolfing Ай бұрын

I recently purchased a Masterworks Parlor (MPA66SHD) - want to give to my grandson. I am very impressed with the response and sustain, and it is a beautiful guitar! Two questions - how do the Masterworks compare to a similar Yairi? And, what is the string spacing at the saddle for this Yairi? (The parlor has a 1-3/4" nut and 2-1/8" at saddle)

@Wobbz9413 Ай бұрын

Alvarez/ Yairi is a usa thing. But I would love to own a K Yairi guitar. Beautiful instruments! Love the sound of this one, but Cooper could make my old mop sound incredible!

@jeffzehr8602 Ай бұрын

I ordered one a few months ago and just received it. I was floored by its warmth, clarity, volume, and sustain. Evidently there are 24 luthiers at Yairi who hand build all their guitars. KZfaq has videos worth watching of these impressive craftsmen at work. This is a boutique handmade guitar that could easily cost hundreds, if not thousands more.

@billphillips9772 25 күн бұрын

is yours the 2024 version with FST6 bracing?.. I've seen a lot of videos with the previous years FST2 bracing that also sound amazing. you mentioned good sustain---I saw the Alvarez guys speculating that the new bracing might result in a bit less sustain, so curious about that too...

@jeffzehr8602 25 күн бұрын

I believe it’s an FST6 since I ordered it in February and got it in June, but honestly I can’t be certain since the change isn’t obvious. I haven’t compared it to the previous model, but its sustain is terrific. Mine is loud, especially for its size, and very responsive to even a light touch. You feel the vibrations against your body. I mostly play folk/singer songwriter stuff around the house and reach for the Yairi over two Taylors costing twice as much. The hard part is finding one to play - they’re not produced in high volume and have a relatively small dealer network. I ordered mine with a 30-day trial and haven’t looked back. Best wishes.

@billphillips9772 25 күн бұрын

@@jeffzehr8602 I believe I saw somewhere that the label on the FST6 will have a small circle down toward the lower right hand corner where the signature is (just to the left of, and slightly above it). Great to hear yours has volume, sustain, and responsiveness!

@jeffzehr8602 25 күн бұрын

Ahh, yes. Mine does. Thanks for clearing that up!

@billphillips9772 16 күн бұрын

Received mine Monday - it is everything I'd hoped....beautiful sounding MAHOGANY!

@kerricorser4562 Ай бұрын

Could they make these in a 12 string in the Honduran Mahagony? I think that would be an incredible sound. This is such a beautiful instrument. I had an art deco style bedroom set as a kid in the 60s from my grandmother in this wood. Gosh, I wish I still had that. It had beautiful patina. I'm saving up for one of these.

@hgblakeman 7 күн бұрын

Please review some of the Artist or Masterworks guitars!!

@TheTMontgomery Ай бұрын

The recording quality definite showed up.I like the look of the back but not the top would have liked a lighter color alternatively some design inlay elements on the top which would make it standout

@callawaycass5148 Ай бұрын

It's clear coat on 50 year old mahogany... you're not going to get a light spruce color on the top!

@chrisstanford3652 Ай бұрын

Just bought a Laureate parlor 🎶🎵🤗

@lefthandpath1587 Ай бұрын

@alamomusic How does this compare to the FYM60HD...what would be the case where you would want that guitar vs this guitar

@triples4good Ай бұрын

Yairi are fantastic and a bit of a sleeper.

@jjallyn3151 Ай бұрын

What condenser mic are you sing It does really show off the guitars well

@AlamoMusic Ай бұрын

Warm Audio WA47jr

@charliewelch328 18 күн бұрын

The Masterworks line MD70 and MD60 are also two incredible guitars

@jeffrey.a.hanson Ай бұрын

Love my sub $1k Alvarez Cedar top as my open mic alternative to my Taylor 324ce. This must be special.

@mickaelroyet48 28 күн бұрын

je reve d'acheter une PYM66 ;-)

@neilgorham6786 Ай бұрын

Are they nitro for sure? I heard otherwise

@bornfuct Ай бұрын

How much?

@garyreed807 Ай бұрын

Very, very tasty, very nice sound man. You would think you'd pay thousands for this thing What is Alvarez street price retail????

@UncleDanBand64 Ай бұрын

Beautiful Guitar and Sound but, us Texicans can't afford it😂

@R.L.Humpert Ай бұрын

It is a nice sounding guitar but I’m just not a fan of mahogany by any brand. I had a Taylor with a mahogany top and that would just seems to compress the sound so Much. I sold my Taylor and bought martins and they just sound light years better. With that said if you like this sound of mahogany then yea this is for you.

@dr_lulz Ай бұрын

Why do companies insist on binding and inlaying horrible toilet seat plastics?! I know it is cheaper and considerably easier than using wood or shell etc but the aesthetic really suffers, such a shame to frame beautiful, rare woods such as these in terrible plastic. Just one reason why I love my Martin 15s and my guild M20 (although guild has a plastic rosette). These budget models actually benefit from the simplicity while mid-range Martin & Guild models often look much worse. I wish makers would stop this plastic use and utilise wood or just leave it plain. It amazes me how many makers have no sense of aesthetics and have mismatched materials and features which are often redundant. Regardless of all that I love the sound of an all hog (I have 3) and this is no exception. If it weren’t for the binding I wouldn’t hesitate to pick one up.

@mikedproducer Ай бұрын

What is plastic?

@johnjones-uc3ni 19 күн бұрын

Martin uses the toilet seat plastic on many of their guitars. Ask them.

@dr_lulz 19 күн бұрын

@@johnjones-uc3ni …but not the 15 series which is what makes it one of the best imo. I’d take a 0015 over an 00 18/28. The new 16sm is lovely but the neck finish literally scraps off with a light touch unfortunately.

@jmsamborski Ай бұрын

I’m a bit baffled how the DYM74 didn’t lead the Yairi videos considering you got the first batch in the world and it’s actually a new guitar they just put out unlike this which has been out for a long time. Gonna have to assume the DYM74 wasn’t very good.

@AlamoMusic Ай бұрын

It was a fantastic guitar, it just sold before we had the opportunity to make a video! More are incoming and we’ll have a video out on the next run.

@gui-texzan7477 13 күн бұрын

I'm the proud owner of that DYM74 that Cooper mentioned early in the video. I ordered it from Blake in March and it arrived in San Antonio on May 30th. Cooper was nice enough to test drive it (on video) for me before they shipped it out the following morning. I can't recommend any company more than the good folks at Alamo Music. They'll treat you right! Now, the guitar: It's an absolutely superb instrument. Lightly built, extremely responsive with exceptional clarity. Each string rings like a bell. The neck is extremely comfortable and the craftsmanship is top-notch. For comparison, this brand new guitar has better clarity, sustain and warmth than my 1970 Martin 0-18 (refurbed by Martin in 2013). If you're on the fence, take a chance on the Yairi -- you'll be happy with your purchase.