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The Alvarez Yairi CY116 Classical Guitar has a voice all its own and the distinct appearance of a burled mahogany body and solid cedar top. With room-filling projection, the Yairi CY116 guitar is a guaranteed conversation starter. Adornments include a brightly-colored soundhole rosette and ivory multilayer binding.

This classical Yairi guitar features top quality gold vintage open style tuners for smooth, fast, accurate tuning. An elaborate soundhole rosette is the perfect accent to the CY116 guitar's solid cedar top. Highly polished, perfectly dressed frets ensure maximum playability, even in the highest playing positions. Alvarez's patented Direct-Coupled™ bridge ensures maximum transfer of string energy to the guitar's solid top. Because it always comes down to tone, Alvarez selects only the finest solid cedar for CY116 guitar tops. Couple this with the beautifully burled Mahogany back and sides and you get a classical guitar with lush, full-bodied tone and amazing projection.

Alvarez Yairi CY116 Classical Guitar Features:

  • Body Style: Classical Guitar
  • Back/Sides: Burled Mahogany
  • Top: Solid Cedar TF
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Scale: 25-1/2 (650mm)
  • Width at Nut: 2" (51mm)
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Body Binding: Ivory Multi
  • Soundhole Rosette: Wood Mosaic
  • Head Overlay: Mahogany/Rosewood
  • Tuning Machines: Gold
  • Finish: Gloss

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Alvarez Yairi CY116 Classical Guitar

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Average of 3 User Ratings

Overall

Overall: 9.67

Quality

Quality: 10.00

Features

Features: 9.33

Value

Value: 9.67

Customer Reviews

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

2nd time's the charm
Posted by Ridgerunner from Tennessee on Jan 21, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: hobbiest for 45 years
Reviewer's Play Style: fingerstyle, classical, folk, rock
I owned one of these 15 years ago, but I sold it when my spouse thought we had "too many guitars." I recently ran across a new CY116 in a music store, and every time I returned to the store, I would play it. I found myself making excuses to visit the store, and so earlier this week, I brought it home. I will not sell this one. For the record, you cannot have "too many guitars."

Regarding the CY116, both of my samples of this model have had beautifully balanced voices, with stunning projection. Both were beautiful to look at. Both exhibited the highest level of luthier hand work. These guitars are worthy of K. Yairi's reputation as a luthier committed to the best tone woods, the best traditional materials (like hide glue, for example), and the best traditional working methods. I am very happy to have this second specimen in my collection.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 9

A Great Instrument
Posted by Pi Thor from Michigan on Jul 10, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Guitarist since 1969
Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz-Rock Fusion
I have owned the CY116 for many years and still love it. Mine was built in 1987 and you simply can’t go wrong with Yairi craftsmanship.

The sound is very sweet with nice depth and projection. Solid cedar top provides very rich sound textures. Sides and back are visually stunning.

I have about 10 very nice guitars of various makes and models for jazz-fusion compositions and the CY116 is a centerpiece.

I will never part with this guitar.

Overall

Overall: 9

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 8

Value

Value: 10

Alvarez CY116
Posted by Peter S from Missouri on Jun 30, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Semi-pro classical musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Classical/Celtic
This is great guitar that, in my opinion, is comparable to many far more expensive instruments. The mahogany back/sides contribute to a "tight" sound, while the cedar top gives it a warm tone. I find it useful for baroque music. Aside from the sound, it is a truly beautiful instrument that never ceases to inspire admiring comments.

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Alvarez Yairi CY116 Classical Guitar

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