Very Good condition, 7,5/10, Made in Japan, including original SLM (St Louis Music) Stage Gear hardcase, current (2024) list price is 3249USD, some fret wear and some scratches and dents, built in pickup Bband SYS650, this guitar has 2 serial numbers, one on the label (71731) and one on the neck block (13090002) and we interpret this as if it was built 2013 but would be happy to get more info if anyone can help, more info: In the small town of Kani, nestled in the hills north of Nagoya, Japan, lies the renowned K. Yairi guitar factory. They have been crafting guitars here for over 80 years. Alvarez and Yairi have enjoyed an uninterrupted 55-year partnership in producing exquisite guitars, made by hand, from naturally seasoned woods with an unwavering commitment to quality and design. Every neck is spoke shaved by hand, braces are carved, and tops are tuned to perfection. The attention to detail and quality of the build are impeccable. Kazuo Yairi and his loyal team of luthiers created an incredibly efficient and innovative workshop. Being able to work with such a lineage of master builders is very rare. Some of the luthiers have been at Yairi for over 50 years. Their skills and experience are shared with younger luthiers to form a multi-generational team who have chosen guitar building as their livelihood and dedicated their working lives to the craft. Our guitars are the result of the close collaboration between Alvarez & Yairia sharing of knowledge and an obsessional approach to excellence.