Who uses Alvarez guitars?

Alvarez Yairi have been the guitar of choice for many professional touring musicians including Jerry Garcia, Bob Wier, Ani DiFranco, and Joe Bonamassa. Alvarez Yairi take the name of master luthier Kazuo Yairi(1932-2014) who partnered with St. Louis Music in the late 1960s to bring Alvarez Guitars to the market.

Where are Alvarez guitars made?

Alvarez was established in 1965 by St. Louis Music. In the late 60’s, the company began working with master luthier, Kazuo Yairi. This collaboration turned out to be a remarkable success and our Alvarez-Yairi guitars are still handmade in the Yairi factory today, in the small town of Kani, Japan.

Which is better Ibanez or Alvarez?

High-end Artcore models are sometimes compared closely to Gibsons, but when you compare Alvarez and Ibanez guitars in the same price range to one another, Alvarez guitars tend to sound better while Ibanez guitars tend to look better (even though Alvarez guitars are wonderful looking in general).

Are all Alvarez guitars made in Japan?

Alvarez guitars are made in either Japan or China depending on the series the guitar falls under. The Alvarez-Yairi and Masterworks Elite series guitars are made in Japan while the Alvarez Masterworks, Artist, and Regents series guitars are made overseas in China.

Does Alvarez still make electric guitars?

Making some of these guitars highly sought after by musicians and collectors. Today, some 60 years later, Alvarez still produces their brand of acoustical guitar, semi-solid body guitar, and bass guitar. I am lucky enough to own two of their electric solid body guitars.

What are Alvarez guitars made of?

steel string acoustic guitars
Together, St. Louis Music and the Yairi factory started to design and develop steel string acoustic guitars and imported them into the States. The guitars took the brand name of SLM’s Spanish guitar line, which was of course “Alvarez”.

Where are Alvarez Masterworks elite made?

Our premium Alvarez-Yairi models are still handmade in the Yairi factory in the small town of Kani in the hills north of Nagoya.” The Masterworks MF60CEOM and Artist Elite AFA95CESHB guitars that just landed on our doorstep were constructed up the road in the People’s Republic of China.

When did Alvarez start making guitars?

1965
However, the story of Alvarez guitars as we know it begins in 1965. Established by St. Louis Music in the late 60’s, the company began working with Master Luthier, Kazuo Yairi who was famed for producing handmade concert classical guitars that were renowned for their quality and playability.

When was the first Alvarez guitar made?

The first Alvarez Yairi guitars came to USA in 1970, and were a massive hit. It seemed the market was looking for an alternative to the old-guard names of the industry, and the reputation of Japanese manufacture and attention to detail was a winner.

When were Alvarez Guitars made in Korea?

Product Specs
Listed 2 years ago
Finish Natural
Categories Dreadnought
Year 70s to 80s
Made In Korea, Republic of

Is Alvarez a good ukulele brand?

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Ukulele! I’ve been a fan of Alvarez instruments since the 60’s and this Ukulele didn’t disappoint me, it’s has high quality workmanship with just the right amount of appointments. Played great right from the box with wonderful tone and playability.

Where are Ibanez made?

Most Ibanez guitars were made by the FujiGen guitar factory in Japan up until the mid- to late 1980s, and from then on Ibanez guitars have also been made in other Asian countries such as Korea, China, and Indonesia.

Where are Yairi guitars made?

Japan
The Yairi factory is in the small town of Kani, in the hills north of Nagoya, Japan. Here they have been making guitars for 80 years. The late Kazuo Yairi was one of the finest and most successful luthiers of our time and helped design and make Alvarez-Yairi guitars for nearly 50 years.

How do I find the value of my guitar?

On an electric guitar, you’ll typically find the serial number on the back of the guitar body or headstock. The serial number of an acoustic guitar may be on the back or on the label in the sound hole. The guitar’s serial number also may give you a clue to its value.

Where are Gibson guitars made?

Nashville
All Gibson guitars are made in the USA. With their solid-body and hollow-body guitars manufactured at their Nashville headquarters, Gibson’s acoustic guitars are produced at a separate Montana-based factory. The company’s semi-hollow and hollow-body guitars were previously made in their iconic Memphis plant.

Are American made guitars better?

American made guitars are now considered to be high quality instruments, mainly due to the fact that only high-end instruments are produced there, with lower-end guitar making outsourced to countries with cheaper labor costs.

Where are Jackson Guitars made?

Jackson is a manufacturer of electric guitars and electric bass guitars that bears the name of its founder, Grover Jackson. The company was acquired by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in 2002, which manufactures Jackson-branded guitars in its Corona, California, US and Ensenada, Mexico facilities.

Did Gibson go out of business?

On May 1, 2018, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and announced a restructuring plan to return to profitability by closing down unprofitable consumer electronics divisions such as Gibson Innovations. The company exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2018.