I have a Yairi DYMR70SB, it's this same model, but completely hand made in Kani, in the hills north of Nagoya Japan , at Yairi's shop. It's made with East Indian rosewood that has been aged for 15 years, before being used. It is a 12 fret, with ebony bridge pins, ebony(Direct Coupled) bridge, ebony fretboard, and Gotoh 510 open gear tuners, with ebony buttons and a slotted headstock. I've owned A LOT of high end acoustic guitars. THIS guitar is my number 1 acoustic. The tone, the overtones, the projection, the balance and the sustain, the note separation, are better then ANY other guitar I've ever played or owned.
Hi Ben, I love listening to your playing. I drove up from Cornwall to buy this guitar on Thursday. I am absolutely thrilled with the tone of this guitar. My favorite guitar is my Yamaha A3R. I have a bad shoulder to I tend to play my Yamaha CSF3M most of the time. This is so comfortable to play and I have to admit that I prefer the tone of this guitar over my Yamaha, which I never thought I would do. I bought this on the strength of you playing on the Anderton RUclips, so I'm sorry I didn't use your link. Kind regards Terry. You're a great player. 👍
I'm aching to get one of these also and this vid probably pushed me over the edge. Unfortunately I cannot try first hand and would like to compare this to the 14 fret dreadnought version. But the gas for this particular one is great. I just may pull the trigger.
@@powell.christopher It's a great Dreadnaught for sure! This is probably my favourite of their range, apart from possibly the more expensive Laureate range, but it's close. ;-)
Beautifully played, I just received mine 8 days ago and I am astounded by the craftsmanship. It is an amazing instrument I’m 68 started playing at 12 so I’ve played and owned a few great guitars in my time and this guitar is overall the best guitar I now own. Please do a deeper dive at some point unless you already have.
Picked up my first Alvarez a few weeks ago, an early 2000's MD350C. Utterly fantastic. Beautiful guitar and exceptional value. Absolutely love the look of this one too. Sounds lovely.
That opening drop-d piece was beautiful, the peaceful sigh at the end was exactly how I was feeling. I found this because I'm looking at this guitar and the DYMR70SB Alvarez Yairi version of it and trying to decide if the Yairi is worth 3 times the price. The jury is still out, but after listening to your video, I'm leaning toward the MDR70SB.
I bought one and I love it. although primarily an electric player I pick mine up several times everyday. it allows me to make music that gives my heart a bit of a cuddle 🤓
Love your playing! And the guitar sounds awesome. I’m really considering buying it as my main dreadnought. I’m just a bit concerned about the v shape neck, i use to have an OM Alvarez and I remember really being put off by the neck size and shape
You are an excellent player! Very nice touch! Takes years of practice to get that feel. Tough to beat the value of an Alvarez guitar. Lots of tone and quality for the money.
Hi Ben, How's the string tension? I'm eyeing one and I play a lot of fills that reuire bends. Looks a little stiff, but hard to tell just watching you play it.
Thanks! The thing that makes the biggest difference with comfort is the 12th fret neck join, as it brings the fretboard a little further into the body, so it's not so much of a stretch!
Oh no!!! Another demo of an Alvarez guitar done in open tuning. Drop D, this time... Doesn't anyone play these in standard tuning? ANY guitar sounds better in open tuning. I guess I didn't wait long enough. Did you notice the difference?
Yes, any guitar sounds better in open tuning, or with a capo up the neck. It's hard to take any such "demo" of the particular guitar seriously - unless you are looking for a guitar to use in that same open tuning.
I play mine in standard tuning and in open tunings. Sounds pretty great. Yes it’s not an over priced Martin or Taylor which I’ve had, but it is a very nice sounding guitar.
Nice video Ben, great sounding guitar. I just picked up a second-hand Alvarez Blues51 12-fret, which would be the parlor version of this, albeit with laminate rosewood back and sides. Been looking for one for ages. Would love a Martin 00-15sm 12-fret but bloody hell they're pricey! Nice Auden guitar btw too
Usually, Alvarez guitars with a "Y" in the name are Yairi. Those are handmade in Japan, no compromise. This one, MDR70SB, is made in China/Indonesia. Hope that helps!
12 frets sound so good. I like this guitar it's very crisp and balanced. I just ordered an AP66shb but would love this to go along with it.
I have a Yairi DYMR70SB, it's this same model, but completely hand made in Kani, in the hills north of Nagoya Japan , at Yairi's shop. It's made with East Indian rosewood that has been aged for 15 years, before being used. It is a 12 fret, with ebony bridge pins, ebony(Direct Coupled) bridge, ebony fretboard, and Gotoh 510 open gear tuners, with ebony buttons and a slotted headstock. I've owned A LOT of high end acoustic guitars. THIS guitar is my number 1 acoustic. The tone, the overtones, the projection, the balance and the sustain, the note separation, are better then ANY other guitar I've ever played or owned.
Hi Ben, I love listening to your playing. I drove up from Cornwall to buy this guitar on Thursday. I am absolutely thrilled with the tone of this guitar. My favorite guitar is my Yamaha A3R. I have a bad shoulder to I tend to play my Yamaha CSF3M most of the time. This is so comfortable to play and I have to admit that I prefer the tone of this guitar over my Yamaha, which I never thought I would do. I bought this on the strength of you playing on the Anderton RUclips, so I'm sorry I didn't use your link. Kind regards Terry. You're a great player. 👍
HI Terry, Thanks for the kind words, and I hope you enjoy playing your new guitar! They age well.. 🙂
I'm aching to get one of these also and this vid probably pushed me over the edge. Unfortunately I cannot try first hand and would like to compare this to the 14 fret dreadnought version. But the gas for this particular one is great. I just may pull the trigger.
@@powell.christopher It's a great Dreadnaught for sure! This is probably my favourite of their range, apart from possibly the more expensive Laureate range, but it's
close. ;-)
@@bensmithguitar appreciate you taking the time to respond. Thanks a lot. Love your content!
Beautifully played, I just received mine 8 days ago and I am astounded by the craftsmanship. It is an amazing instrument I’m 68 started playing at 12 so I’ve played and owned a few great guitars in my time and this guitar is overall the best guitar I now own. Please do a deeper dive at some point unless you already have.
Production levels strong Ben 💯👌
Picked up my first Alvarez a few weeks ago, an early 2000's MD350C. Utterly fantastic. Beautiful guitar and exceptional value. Absolutely love the look of this one too. Sounds lovely.
Seen you on Andertons...love your passion as you play..very nice bro
That opening drop-d piece was beautiful, the peaceful sigh at the end was exactly how I was feeling. I found this because I'm looking at this guitar and the DYMR70SB Alvarez Yairi version of it and trying to decide if the Yairi is worth 3 times the price. The jury is still out, but after listening to your video, I'm leaning toward the MDR70SB.
I like this guitar. You made it sound fantastic.
Great Guitar, I could listen to you play that guitar all day long.
Beautiful! The sound 👍
I have the Alvarez ARDA Anniversary Model Slope Shoulder and love it.
What does slope shoulder mean?
@@stillnupey02 More rounded top instead of the normal square shoulder dreadnaught shape
I bought one and I love it. although primarily an electric player I pick mine up several times everyday. it allows me to make music that gives my heart a bit of a cuddle 🤓
Nice guitar
Love your playing! And the guitar sounds awesome. I’m really considering buying it as my main dreadnought. I’m just a bit concerned about the v shape neck, i use to have an OM Alvarez and I remember really being put off by the neck size and shape
You are an excellent player! Very nice touch! Takes years of practice to get that feel. Tough to beat the value of an Alvarez guitar. Lots of tone and quality for the money.
That was a beautiful piece of music brother!
Great video Ben! Lovely sounding guitar
Thanks!
Stunner guitar❤
Sounds very good
Hi Ben, How's the string tension? I'm eyeing one and I play a lot of fills that reuire bends. Looks a little stiff, but hard to tell just watching you play it.
I don’t know why Alvarez doesn’t get enough love like a Martin or Taylor in my opinion they are just as good or even better in some cases
Thanks!
Thanks Ken! 🙂
Hay Yo your the Andertons guy!
Open G open C n D delightful loud guitar clear as a bell for £599 uk with pickup
Absolutely beautiful guitar and playing.
Ive been thinking about purchasing thid guitar...have you kept this obe?
If i could learn half what you know about playing..it would be amazinh😊😊😊😊
Nice to see and hear you in an “informal” setting, Ben. Is the slope shoulder more comfortable, than a normal dreadnought?
Thanks! The thing that makes the biggest difference with comfort is the 12th fret neck join, as it brings the fretboard a little further into the body, so it's not so much of a stretch!
Oh no!!! Another demo of an Alvarez guitar done in open tuning. Drop D, this time... Doesn't anyone play these in standard tuning? ANY guitar sounds better in open tuning. I guess I didn't wait long enough. Did you notice the difference?
Yes, any guitar sounds better in open tuning, or with a capo up the neck. It's hard to take any such "demo" of the particular guitar seriously - unless you are looking for a guitar to use in that same open tuning.
I play mine in standard tuning and in open tunings. Sounds pretty great. Yes it’s not an over priced Martin or Taylor which I’ve had, but it is a very nice sounding guitar.
Lovely guitar.. I am seeing these for under a grand on Reverb too.
I'm pretty sure the retail price is around £800
Nice video Ben, great sounding guitar. I just picked up a second-hand Alvarez Blues51 12-fret, which would be the parlor version of this, albeit with laminate rosewood back and sides. Been looking for one for ages. Would love a Martin 00-15sm 12-fret but bloody hell they're pricey! Nice Auden guitar btw too
Thanks, this Alvarez is great, and that little Auden has been #1 for about 5 years now, and it's like a comfortable pair of jeans now. 😁
I am trying to find a guitar equal to my 78 Yamaha Fg 180 for sound. Is this beautiful guitar up to the tasks😏
dymr70sb - is the Japanese made one or their newer one from China ?
Usually, Alvarez guitars with a "Y" in the name are Yairi. Those are handmade in Japan, no compromise. This one, MDR70SB, is made in China/Indonesia. Hope that helps!
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