K. Yairi DY-41 Acoustic Guitar | 1977 Natural Made in Japan

Made in Kani, Gifu, Japan. Solid Sitka spruce top. Solid Indian rosewood back and sides. Ebony fingerboard and bridge. Hand-built in the Yairi workshop.
 
Available now is a rare 1977 K. Yairi DY-41, a standout example from the "Golden Era" of Japanese luthiery. Hand-built in the legendary Yairi workshop under the supervision of Kazuo Yairi, this DY-41 is a dreadnought model from the upper tier of the Yairi lineup. It is regarded by collectors for its materials and tonal character that rivals high-end American counterparts from the same period.
 
This instrument features a solid Sitka spruce top that has aged over 45 years, resulting in a rich, honey-coloured patina and a deeply resonant voice. The back and sides are crafted from high-grade Indian rosewood, offering the classic dreadnought combination of crystalline highs and a defined low end.
 
The neck is hand-carved from mahogany with a comfortable, rounded profile and is capped with a premium ebony fingerboard. Ornate abalone hexagon inlays and matching abalone purfling give this guitar a high-end aesthetic.
 
Test it for yourself at our Sydney shop, or we can ship it safely to your door anywhere in Australia. Contact us for a shipping quote.
In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney.
 
Key Features
Year: 1977 (Showa 52)
Made in: Japan (Kani, Gifu)
Model: K. Yairi DY-41 (Standard Series)
Heel Block Stamp: 52070781 (July 1977 manufacture)
Finish: Natural gloss
Top Wood: Solid Sitka spruce
Back and Sides: Solid Indian rosewood
Neck: Mahogany, hand-carved profile
Fingerboard: Ebony, 12 inch radius, abalone hexagon inlays
Frets: 20 standard
Bridge: Ebony belly style
Nut and Saddle: Genuine bone
Tuners: Original gold Yairi-branded Rotomatics
Case: Comes in original hard case
 
Sound and Tone
The solid Sitka spruce top has aged for over four decades, producing a warm, resonant voice with clarity across the frequency range. The Indian rosewood back and sides are favoured for strong bass response and sparkling highs, making this a versatile dreadnought for flatpicking, strumming, and fingerstyle alike.
 
Feel and Playability
The hand-carved mahogany neck has a comfortable, rounded profile. The 12-inch radius ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability for both chordal work and single-note runs.
 
Condition
Comes in original hard case
Great condition, almost zero fret wear.
 
Background
The K. Yairi DY-41 was built in the Yairi workshop in Kani, Gifu, Japan during the 1970s, a period considered the "Golden Era" of Japanese acoustic guitar making. These instruments were hand-crafted with premium materials and are highly regarded by collectors