So, some models during a span of a few years during the slow change over, will have both EmperorĬodes, and the new coding, which is that the first two numbers are the last two of the year made.Įxample: 2009 would be 09. When they started to change how they date them. There are a few exceptions, especially after 1999, Used the Emperor dating code…these are the numbers stamped on the heelblock of the guitar. On Alvarez (older) models, the SN is of no use in dating, as these were made in several different factories in Japan (early 1970’s into earlyġ980’s)…and if there were ever any records kept by the factories, they don’t know where they are now. According to D Hughes who ran the Yahoo Group for Yairi-Alvarez Yairi the “automated” dating site does not usually give the correct info when you input the numbers. There was an automated Alvarez-Yairi serial number decoder but link no longer working. Louis or Woodinville offices of Loud Technologies can determine a manufacture date for a particular serial #” 5054 antihemophilic 5055 antihero 5056 antiheros 5057 antihistamine 5058. In some cases date of manufacture on label – see below. alunite 3478 Alva 3479 Alvas 3480 Alvarez 3481 alveolar 3482 alveolarly. Hope this helps.Alvarez brand guitars – imported to US by St Louis Music and established in 1965.ĭating these guitars is going to be hard. Add a new alvarez, custom fit, deluxe padded, soft case with. The 5006s were made in the early to mid 70s. Beautiful vintage alvarez classical guitar model 5006 is made in japan. It has excellent tone, with deep, resonant bass, balanced mid range, and bright pleasant trebles. Straight-up ask them cause it's confusing with such unfamiliar dating techniques. This alvarez rosewood classical has opened up nicely with age. The chart below can tell you what the year is: conflicting reports of accuracy, some think this only applies to Yairi guitars, which you have there. Supposedly Alvarez used the Emperor year. since 09 was also used in 1997 as the 9th year of reign of Emperor Heisa." There can still be confusion, unless you know your models. Used the Emperor dating code.these are the numbers stamped on the heelblock of the guitar. On Alvarez (older) models, the SN is of no use in dating, as these were made in several different factories in Japan (early 1970's into earlyġ980's).and if there were ever any records kept by the factories, they don't know where they are now. There are some tiny dings on the front body, but this vintage Yairi guitar still looks, works, plays and sounds great. Serial number: 2119, in super nice condition for its age. There are other subreddits to look for gear and to sell it, one of which you will find below. VINTAGE 1970 ALVAREZ YAIRI 5016 CLASSICAL ACOUSTIC GUITAR W/CASE SUPER NICE Vintage 1970 Alvarez Yairi 5016 classical guitar. This is a subreddit for civil discussion, not hate and trolling.ĭon't pawn your stuff here. If its not your style, you can either convey your distaste respectfully, or not at all.
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