Alvarez-Yairi Introduces Two New Acoustics

WY1R
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February 22, 2000 -- Alvarez Guitars introduces the addition of two new acoustic-electrics to their celebrated Alvarez-Yairi line: The WY1RD ($1949.00) and the DY88BL ($1949.00). Providing superb tone and projection, both guitars offer the a combination of tone and cosmetics.

DY88BL
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Co-created by Bob Weir, the Alvarez-Yairi Virtuoso Series guitars feature cutaway folk body styles, elegantly appointed with abalone sound hole ring and body binding. The WY1RD features an exquisite flamed maple top, back and sides, complemented by a stunning Transparent Red finish. Ideal for recording or live performances, the WY1RD provides players with an extremely balanced tone and excellent projection.

Featuring a closed chamber body style, the Alvarez-Yairi Fusion series guitars are designed to maximize performance volume while minimizing feedback. The new DY88BL features a flamed maple top with mahogany back and sides, complemented by an exquisite Transparent Blue finish and elegantly appointed with ivory/abalone body binding.

Created expressly for Alvarez instruments, the WY1RD and DY88BL feature the built-in System 500 MKII pre-amp/EQ. Representing a new step toward the realization of a truly natural acoustic guitar sound, the System 500 MKII is simple, but effective. Featuring high and low frequency shelving filters, sweepable midrange contour. The System 500 MKII provides three bands of EQ with +/-15db of boost/cut along with internal trip pots which allow the user the ability to "fine tune" high and low frequency response.

For more information visit their website at www.alvarezgtr.com.