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Alvarez Yairi GY70ce Cutaway Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shadowburst

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Overview

Japanese Artistry Meets Innovative Design in the Alvarez Yairi GY70ce Cutaway Grand Auditorium Guitar.

The Alvarez Yairi GY70ce acoustic-electric guitar provides a resonant, full-bodied tone thanks to its solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides. Handcrafted in Japan using traditional techniques passed down through generations of expert luthiers, this Grand Auditorium cutaway model gives you balanced warmth and clarity along with a comfortable neck ideal for intricate fingerstyle playing. Plug in the onboard LR Baggs pickup to fill the room with lush, shimmering sound.

Solid Tonewoods Resonate with Rich Warmth

The GY70ce's solid Sitka spruce top is renowned for its balanced, complex tone that improves with age. Paired with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, you'll experience deep, rich bass, sparkling highs and long sustain. The rosewood's dark grain also provides an elegant aesthetic. Together, these premium tonewoods generate the sought-after sound of an all-solid acoustic.

Handcrafted Quality and Playability

For over 80 years, Alvarez Yairi guitars have been handcrafted by master luthiers using time-honored techniques. The GY70ce's dovetail neck joint, scalloped X-bracing, hand-carved neck and bone nut and saddle are a testament to this dedication to quality. Its slim mahogany neck and 12" radius rosewood fingerboard give you comfortably low action for intricate fingerpicking.

Plug in and Perform

The GY70ce comes equipped with an L.R. Baggs Stagepro Bronze pickup for plugging in and performing for others. This discreet yet powerful pickup captures the nuances of your playing and conveys the guitar's rich, resonant tone when amplified. Simple bass, mid and treble controls allow you to shape your sound to suit the venue.

Experience a Legendary Partnership's Finest Work

For over 55 years, Alvarez and Kazuo Yairi have collaborated to produce stunning, handcrafted acoustic guitars. The GY70ce represents the pinnacle of their partnership, embodying traditional Japanese guitar making fused with modern playability and electronics. Its balance of warm, rich tone, elegant aesthetics and premium components will inspire you to create and share music for years to come. Experience the Alvarez Yairi legacy for yourself at your local Guitar Center today.

Features

  • Solid AA Sitka spruce top, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides
  • Rosewood bridge and fingerboard, bone nut and saddle
  • L.R. Baggs StagePro Bronze electronics
  • New FST6 bracing system
  • Handcrafted in Japan by master luthiers

Order the Alvarez Yairi GY70ce Cutaway Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar today.

Specs

Yairi GY70ce Cutaway Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Top wood: Solid AA Sitka Spruce
  • Back & sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Nut width: 1 3/4"
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
Electronics
  • Brand: LR Baggs StagePro Bronze
Other
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle & nut: Bone
  • Special features: D'Addario XTAPB1253
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