A 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 classical guitar by S Yairi, made in Japan, featuring a Brazilian rosewood body, visible strings, circular sound hole, and glossy finish—ideal for discerning musicians.
A 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 classical guitar by S Yairi, made in Japan, featuring six strings, a Brazilian rosewood body, and a decorative rosette around the sound hole, displayed against a white background.
Close-up view of the back of a 1976 S Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar headstock, made in Japan, showing tuning pegs and part of the Brazilian rosewood neck.
The back of a 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar is shown, displaying polished Brazilian rosewood with visible grain and tuning pegs at the headstock—a fine example by S Yairi, made in Japan.
Back view of a 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar by S Yairi, made in Japan, with a glossy dark Brazilian rosewood finish and decorative center inlay.
Close-up of the back and neck joint of a 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar by S Yairi, made in Japan, highlighting the rich wood grain and glossy finish—possibly Brazilian rosewood.
Side view of a 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar by S Yairi, made in Japan, highlighting its Brazilian rosewood body, neck, and tuning pegs against a white background.
Close-up of the 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar label (S Yairi brand), made in Japan, showing model info and cherub illustrations; this instrument may feature rare Brazilian rosewood.
A 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 classical guitar by S Yairi, made in Japan, featuring a Brazilian rosewood body, visible strings, circular sound hole, and glossy finish—ideal for discerning musicians.
A 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 classical guitar by S Yairi, made in Japan, featuring six strings, a Brazilian rosewood body, and a decorative rosette around the sound hole, displayed against a white background.
Close-up view of the back of a 1976 S Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar headstock, made in Japan, showing tuning pegs and part of the Brazilian rosewood neck.
The back of a 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar is shown, displaying polished Brazilian rosewood with visible grain and tuning pegs at the headstock—a fine example by S Yairi, made in Japan.
Back view of a 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar by S Yairi, made in Japan, with a glossy dark Brazilian rosewood finish and decorative center inlay.
Close-up of the back and neck joint of a 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar by S Yairi, made in Japan, highlighting the rich wood grain and glossy finish—possibly Brazilian rosewood.
Side view of a 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar by S Yairi, made in Japan, highlighting its Brazilian rosewood body, neck, and tuning pegs against a white background.
Close-up of the 1976 S. Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar label (S Yairi brand), made in Japan, showing model info and cherub illustrations; this instrument may feature rare Brazilian rosewood.
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1976 S. Yairi No. 880 Classical Guitar -- Made in Japan

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This is an authentic Sadao Yairi classical guitar made in Japan. The cedar top has aged to a warm, even amber with tight straight grain and no cracks. The back and sides are Brazilian rosewood -- pre-CITES, legally owned, and the figure on this one is genuinely beautiful. Deep reddish-brown with swirling dark grain, high-gloss finish intact throughout. The ebony fretboard is clean, the mahogany neck is straight, and the original gold classical tuners with cream rollers are all working as they should.

Sadao Yairi built guitars starting in 1932 and is widely credited as the luthier who taught his nephew Kazuo Yairi the craft -- the same Kazuo behind the well-regarded Alvarez-Yairi line. The 880 was one of his higher-tier production models, featuring hand-scalloped bracing and quality tonewoods throughout. 

Plays well and includes a hard case (non-original).

Specs:

  • Top: Cedar
  • Back and Sides: Brazilian rosewood
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Tuners: Original gold classical tuners, cream rollers
  • Year: 1976
  • Made in Japan
  • Includes: TKL Hard case (non-original)

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