USED 1977 S.Yairi 730 12 String Acoustic Guitar with CaseHandmade in Nagoya, Japan by master luthier Sadao Yairi. Yairi has the reputation of producing the finest acoustic guitars in Japan in the 1970's and are comparable to Martin for a similar tone and quality instrument. This instrument has lot of volume and a balanced tone- notably lacking the boomy bass response associated with dreadnought bodies. The body is constructed of a spruce top and rosewood back and sides. The craftsmanship is impeccable. The instrument has a lot of beautiful appointments, including a handmade maple marquetry strip on the back of the instrument. The neck feels substantial, but is comfortable to play.  The instrument is in excellent vintage condition. There are a play marks and a few minor dings on the body. The back of the guitar has some surface scratches on the lacquer. There are two hairline cracks on the guitar top (see photo 13). It doesn't penetrate all the way through the top and everything feels stable. There is also a scratch in the lacquer on body near the neck (see photo 12). This damage is not structural and overall this is a very clean instrument considering it was manufactured in 1977. No bridge lifting, neck is straight, and tuners work as they should. Included hardshell case is in excellent condition. There are a few minor scuffs and scratches on the case, but overall looks clean and is structurally sound.  Serial #11726Weight: 5lbs 3oz Why To Buy From Rock City!Established in 2015, Rock City Music Company is an independently owned music store for players by players. Located just outside of Detroit, Michigan, Rock City Music Company is a music mecca that encompasses everything from guitars and lessons, to vinyl records and t-shirts, to posters, accessories, our music-themed pinball machines and more.Rock City has earned its rank  as one of the top places in the country for in-store events. Rock City has hosted legends such as Geddy Lee (Rush), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus), Blackberry Smoke, Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper) and many many more. Rock ’n’ Roll is our passion, and we strive to provide excellent service, and a great experience, both inside and outside of our store.Ready to Rock, Right Out Of The Box: All of our guitars are maintained by our FMIC (Fender Musical Instruments Company) Certified in-house guitar technician, to ensure any guitar that leaves our hands is ready to play as soon as you receive it!Fast Shipping & Communication: Our top priority is making sure that your gear arrives safely to you as soon as possible. Our staff members strive to pack and label your items for shipping within 2 hours of placing your order (During regular business hours). Items never take more than 24 hours to leave our possession.Guitars, Basses, Amps, Cases and select other items ship via UPS GroundPedals & Accessories ship via USPS Priority & First Class Mail Have a preferred shipping method? Let us know and we will do our best to accommodateWe appreciate your business more than you know and we show it! Our communication is second to none and very important to us.  You will have a dedicated and educated staff member overseeing your order, that can assist with any questions or concerns.Is My New Guitar Protected During Shipment ? : All items are packed with extreme care and although we do our best to protect items from damage, sometimes it happens. Have no fear, all of our items are shipped fully insured at no additional cost to you.Rock City Music Company is an official dealer of:Reverend, Ibanez, Taylor, Martin, PRS, Gretsch, Fender, Charvel, Jackson, Epiphone, ESP/LTD, EVH, Takamine, Rock N Roll Relics, Sterling/MusicMan and Echopark Guitars.Electro-Harmonix, Earthquaker Devices, Boss, MXR, Dunlop, Pro-Tone, Strymon and Catalinbread Effects PedalsOrange, Fender, Boss, EVH and VOX amplifiersAny questions? Feel free to contact us during store hours!Monday - Thursday 11AM-7PMFriday-Saturday 11AM-6PMSunday 11AM - 4PM(All Times are Eastern Standard Time)Reverb Buyer Protection