About KYJ -history and philosophy

K Yairi Guitars was founded in 1935 in Kani, Gifu, and still operates from the same location. 

K Yairi guitars are made with pride and utmost attention to detail and quality.

The instruments are handmade by extremely talented and experienced craftsmen, using traditional methods.

The deep respect and affection for wood and craftsmanship is still handed down to younger generations today.

Each craftsman finds, after time, a speciality in the process, while being polyvalent and passionate about their work.

Through the many steps of creation of an instrument, any error is spotted and thus corrected. Thus quality is optimal, and regularly world class.

The senior staff train the younger members, so their expertise is perpetuated for future generations.

Musicians from all over the world recognize the clarity of sound, the exceptional tone, the wonderful aesthetics, and many other qualities clients expect from world class guitars.