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Heirloom-quality Parlor Acoustic from the Yairi Family





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For over a half century, Alvarez and the Yairi luthiery family have been deeply connected, with the Yairi Series considered the pinnacle of Alvarez's products. The PYM70 Yairi Masterworks Parlor acoustic guitar builds on this tradition of excellence through unmatched craftspersonship and a clear focus on quality. To start, this guitar's tonewoods are sourced from Kani, Japan ? the home of the Yairi family and an exceptional climate for tonewoods ? resulting in AAA-grade Sitka spruce for the top, delectable rosewood for the back and sides, and effortlessly playable mahogany and ebony for the neck and fingerboard, respectively. Even better, Alvarez and the Yairi family went with the manufacturer's FTS6 bracing system for the PYM70 Parlor, a forward-shifted X-brace design guaranteed to make every strum come through loud and in complete clarity. All this and more adds up to an heirloom-quality acoustic just begging to be played and displayed ? purchase the PYM70 Parlor for yourself and experience over 50 years of exceptional Yairi luthiery!





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Naturally seasoned tonewoods of the highest degree





The partnership between Alvarez and the Yairi family of luthiers is among the most crucial aspects of the company's history. Not only was Japanese master luthier Kazuo Yairi one of the founding forces behind Alvarez in the 1960s ? the Yairi family continues to craft elite-quality instruments to this day using naturally seasoned tonewoods from their home base in Kani, Japan. Kani is in the prefecture of Gifu nestled in the hills north of Nagoya, lauded for its near-perfect climate that allows each wood to grow and develop in an optimal natural environment. As a result, the PYM70 Parlor sports only top-quality tonewoods from head to heel, starting with a luscious and powerful AAA Sitka spruce top to give it a booming voice and far-reaching resonance. The back and sides are constructed from solid East Indian rosewood, delivering the tonewood's trademark sparkle and richness with delectable looks to match its incredible sound. Its silky and sturdy maple neck goes from a soft "V" shape to a "C" shape for comfortable fretting in all positions, made even better with a glass-like ebony fingerboard facilitating speedy chord changes and stylish runs.





Optimized bracing and bridge system for unmatched sound and playability





Considering the Yairi family has been producing top-of-the-line acoustic guitars for decades, it's no surprise that Alvarez and these master-grade luthiers have developed plenty of tricks and tools to make their instruments sound and play their absolute best. In the case of the PYM70, this 6-string parlor guitar sports Alvarez's FTS6 bracing system and a Direct Coupled Bridge. Following years of research into bracing design, the FTS6 bracing system was developed, boasting center-scooped scalloping to the main braces and asymmetrical scalloping to the tone bars. As a result, the instrument maximizes string separation as well as balance and projection, something that Sweetwater's acoustic experts thoroughly appreciate when needing a clear and powerful tone in every situation. With the Direct Coupled Bridge, pins are inserted through the top of the guitar, centering all vibrations to the soundboard while increasing break angle and string tension for a serious upgrade in volume and sound quality. Any way you cut it, the PYM70 Parlor is a finely tuned machine worthy of any serious player's collection.





Alvarez PYM70 Yairi Masterworks Parlor Acoustic Guitar Features:


Master-grade parlor acoustic guitar crafted by the Yairi family of luthiers


Tonewoods sourced from Kani, Japan, an area lauded for its near-perfect climate


AAA Sitka spruce top delivers powerful projection and a booming voice


Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides sound rich with extra sparkle up top


Smooth mahogany neck goes from a soft "V" to "C" shape for comfy fretting in any position


Silky ebony fingerboard makes quick chord changes and furious fretting a breeze


FTS6 bracing system enhances string separation, balance, and projection


Direct Coupled Bridge centers vibrations to the soundboard while increasing break angle and string tension for improved sound quality