{"product_id":"k-yairi-yd-305-natural-1975","title":"K. Yairi YD-305 Natural 1975","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK. YAIRI YD-305 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to offer for sale this vintage K. Yairi dreadnought acoustic. 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Yairi YD-305 is a highly regarded, \"lawsuit-era\" dreadnought crafted during what many consider the golden age of Japanese luthiery. Kazuo Yairi’s workshop in Kani, Japan, was famous for its meticulous hand-craftsmanship and extensive wood-seasoning processes. The YD-305 was a high-end model in the YD (Yairi Dreadnought) series, designed specifically to compete with the Martin D-28, offering premium tonewoods and a build quality that often rivalled or surpassed its American counterparts of the same era. Unlike lower-tier Japanese guitars of the era, the YD-305 features a solid spruce top. While there is often debate regarding Yairi’s \"parallel-grain\" laminate back and sides, the YD-305 was typically built with very high-grade materials that have aged exceptionally well over the last 50 years. Kazuo Yairi famously insisted on hand-shaving the internal bracing to tune each top individually, a practice usually reserved for boutique luthiers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll purchases include EU taxes\/duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU state.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY BUY FROM US\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELL - TRADE - CONSIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices\/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVALUATION SERVICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to you ASAP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"K. 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