{"product_id":"858987","title":"K.Yairi BLC CTM Redwood \/ Macassar Ebony [Ikebe Original Order Model] K. Yairi","description":"-Ikebe Original Order Model-\u003cbr\u003e A special, one-of-a-kind instrument customized for fingerstyle players, with materials carefully selected by craftsmen at the Yairi workshop!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e K.YAIRI is a Japanese brand that has upheld its craftsmanship spirit since the 1970s, with the motto \"Made in Japan, from our workshop in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture,\" and a small, elite team of about 30 people dedicated to handcrafted production.\u003cbr\u003e We offer a wide range of products, from custom models to more affordable options, but our commitment to using only Japanese-made products has made us popular not only in Japan but also around the world, giving us fans all over the globe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This \"BLC CTM\" is a special, one-of-a-kind custom model that our staff designed from scratch to create a guitar that we can recommend to fingerstyle players. They even traveled to the Yairi workshop in Gifu to select the materials and then produced it.\u003cbr\u003e The body features the \"BL\" shape, which offers deep bass and a wide dynamic range while remaining comfortable to hold. A cutaway has been added to improve playability in the higher positions.\u003cbr\u003e For the top, we've selected the finest, tightly grained \"redwood,\" and for the sides and back, we've chosen \"Macassar ebony\" with its beautiful, wild sapwood grain. From our extensive wood stock, we've carefully selected each piece with excellent tap tone and looks, working together with the skilled craftsmen at the Yairi workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Both pieces of material happened to be in stock when I visited the Yairi workshop. I hadn't originally planned to make this guitar, but I thought, \"Since there's such great material here, I can't pass up the opportunity to order it...\" so I hastily placed an additional order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The top redwood is a material known in Japan as \"sequoia.\" Because it is resistant to rot and fire, it was harvested in large quantities, causing its numbers to plummet. Currently, its supply is regulated, making it one of the most expensive softwoods.\u003cbr\u003e It is an ideal wood for the top of fingerstyle guitars in particular, possessing a playability and responsiveness similar to cedar, while also having a powerful, torquey feel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Macassar ebony used for the sides and back is extremely hard and dense, and its beautiful appearance makes it a popular material for boutique guitars. It is characterized by a very wide range, clear tone, rich dynamic range and volume, and complex harmonics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Both materials are excellent, selected for their combination of a smooth tone and beautiful wood grain.\u003cbr\u003e Deep, solid, and weighty bass, a midrange with a sticky and dense feel, and clear, sparkling treble...\u003cbr\u003e The dynamic range perfectly captures the delicate nuances of fingerstyle playing. The dignified tone, which balances brilliance and depth, offers a comfortable playing experience that you'll want to continue forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Unusually for Yairi, the nut width is a slightly wider 44mm, and it features a thin, U-shaped neck profile, allowing for smooth playing even in fingerstyle, by making full use of the fingerboard width. Furthermore, the wider fingerboard also contributes to a clearer, more distinct sound with better separation between each string.\u003cbr\u003e For the tuning pegs, we've chosen the popular \"GOTOH 510,\" known for its high precision and modern look. In terms of decoration, we've paid meticulous attention to every detail, including figured koa binding, a rosette combining wood and abalone, and an original-shaped headstock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Both the sound and the looks are so superb that you might mistake it for the work of an independent manufacturer.\u003cbr\u003e The price is incredibly reasonable considering the level of perfection and luxurious specifications...\u003cbr\u003e This is a one-of-a-kind, special custom model, so don't miss this opportunity to get yours!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop: Factory Hand Selected Solid Redwood\u003cbr\u003e Side\u0026amp;Back: Factory Hand Selected Solid Macassar Ebony\u003cbr\u003e Neck: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e Bridge: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e Scale: 645mm\u003cbr\u003e Nut Width: 44mm\u003cbr\u003e Binding: Figured Koa\u003cbr\u003e Rosetta : Single Ring(Figured Koa) w\/ Abalone Single Ring\u003cbr\u003e Body Finish: Gloss\u003cbr\u003e Neck Finish: Satin\u003cbr\u003e Tuner: GOTOH SGV510Z L5 GG\u003cbr\u003e PU System: None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hard case included\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"K.Yairi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43257634488433,"sku":"858987","price":4247.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/BLC_CTM_Redwood___Macassar_Ebony__Ikebe_Original_Order_Model__K__Yairi_01.jpg?v=1779345795","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/es\/products\/858987","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}