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Description

The Alvarez Yairi DY56 is a distinguished member of the legendary Yairi series, known for its handcrafted excellence and rich tonal quality. This steel-string acoustic guitar combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to deliver a playing experience that resonates with both beginners and seasoned musicians. Built in the renowned Yairi workshops in Japan, each DY56 is meticulously crafted by skilled luthiers, ensuring that every instrument meets the highest standards of quality and sound.

The DY56 features a solid spruce top, which provides a bright and resonant sound, while the mahogany back and sides add warmth and depth to the guitar's tonal palette. The neck is made from a single piece of mahogany, offering stability and smooth playability. The rosewood fingerboard enhances the overall feel and response, making intricate fingerpicking and strumming equally enjoyable.

Alvarez's signature FST2 bracing system ensures the DY56 has excellent projection and sustain, allowing your music to fill the room with ease. This model also includes a bone nut and saddle, contributing to its superior intonation and sustain. Whether you're performing on stage or practicing at home, the Alvarez Yairi DY56 promises to be a reliable and inspiring companion.

Key Features:

  • Solid spruce top for bright and resonant tones
  • Mahogany back and sides for added warmth
  • Single-piece mahogany neck for stability
  • Rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability
  • Alvarez FST2 bracing system for enhanced projection
  • Bone nut and saddle for superior intonation and sustain
  • Handcrafted in Japan by skilled luthiers
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See how Johnny Cash uses Alvarez Yairi DY56

Johnny Cash

Singer, Guitarist

The Highwaymen

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Verified via Heritage Auctions

A 1984 DY56BB with serial number 53444, which belonged to Cash before he sold it on November 26, 1985 to a certain Virginia Hallett, was auctioned via Heritage Auctions on October 6, 2006 as Lot #22288 of Music/Entertainment Memorabilia Signature Auction #634.

November 26, 1985 note of sale

11-26-85

Sold to Virginia Hallett my blue Alvarez guitar w/case for the sum of $500.00.

John Cash

Auction description

Johnny Cash Used Guitar. This gorgeous blue Alvarez guitar originally belonged to Country music legend Johnny Cash. It was purchased by Cash family friend Virginia Hallet in 1985 at a Christmas showing and sale held by June Carter Cash, who owned a matching guitar that was sold at auction two years ago. In Excellent condition, the guitar includes a copy of a handwritten letter of provenance from Johnny himself.

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June Carter Cash

Singer

Johnny Cash & June Carter

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Verified via Photo

According to the October 2006 Heritage Auctions listing for Johnny Cash's Alvarez DY56BB, June "owned a matching guitar that was sold at auction two years ago".

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