Alvarez Yairi Reserve FYM77 Limited Edition 1-of-10 Folk/OM Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 4 lb 4 oz Alvarez will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in mint condition.

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Players searching for an acoustic that feels genuinely uncommon will find more than premium materials in this used Alvarez Yairi Reserve FYM77; it represents the small-scale Japanese craftsmanship that has defined the Yairi name for generations. Built as one of only ten models, the FYM77 comes from the tradition established by the Yairi workshop in Japan, where Alvarez Yairi guitars have earned a reputation for combining hand-craftsmanship with carefully selected tonewoods and player-focused design. Rather than simply dressing up an established model, this limited Reserve instrument pairs a Folk/OM body with exceptionally figured woods to create an acoustic intended to be both a serious musical tool and an unusually scarce Yairi.

The Folk/OM format gives the FYM77 the balance and responsiveness that make this family of body shapes so useful for fingerstyle, folk, acoustic blues, Americana, singer-songwriter work, studio recording, and nuanced accompaniment. Its AAAA Adirondack spruce top provides a dynamic foundation with the headroom to respond as the player digs in, while AAAA flamed black walnut back and sides contribute warmth, definition, and harmonic complexity. The result should be an articulate guitar with enough projection for confident strumming but the sensitivity to reveal subtle changes in touch. That versatility makes it particularly attractive to players who want one high-end acoustic capable of moving naturally between delicate individual notes, open chords, flatpicked passages, and more assertive rhythm work.

The experience is completed by details intended to make the guitar as rewarding to play as it is distinctive to own. Its mahogany neck transitions through a Soft V to C profile, providing some definition for the fretting hand while remaining comfortable as playing position changes, and the ebony fingerboard contributes a smooth, precise feel. A bone nut and saddle help transfer string energy efficiently, while Gotoh 510 tuners provide the fine adjustment expected on a premium instrument. With only ten FYM77 Reserve guitars produced, this is an opportunity to own a particularly uncommon expression of Alvarez Yairi craftsmanship; it’s one whose rarity adds to the story without overshadowing the balanced, responsive acoustic voice at the heart of the instrument. This used FYM77 is available at Haggerty's Music and includes its premium hardshell case.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None
• Bracing: FST6 Forward-Shifted
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Folk/OM
• Top Material: AAAA Adirondack Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Natural
• Back & Sides Material: AAAA Flamed Black Walnut
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece with Center Strip
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: FST6 Forward-Shifted
• Binding Material: Rosewood
• Rosette: Abalone Ring + Rosewood Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Soft V to C
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard 14-Fret Dovetail
• Neck Depth: 0.823" at 1st Fret, 0.905" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25"
• Nut Width: 1.718"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: 12th-Fret Abalone Alvarez Arrow Symbol
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 15.75"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Standard 14-Fret
• Headstock: Alvarez Paddle-Style
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Abalone Alvarez Symbol
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: U-Style with Bridge Pins
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Black with Abalone Dots
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Gotoh 510, 21:1 Ratio
• Pickguard: Clear

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Strings: 6-String Steel
• Case/Gig Bag: Premium Hardshell Case Included
• Serial Number: 76767