Alvarez Yairi guitars are hand crafted in an old fashioned workshop in the still beauty of the Japanese mountains in the village of Gifu, far form the computerized factories of high volume guitar manufacturers. With Alvarez Yairi, each guitar is a one of a kind work of art, with its own unique tone and cosmetic qualities. The Yairi family has been crafting classical guitars for over 70 years. These guitar designs are inspired by the great Spanish master builders of the past. As such, the traditional Spanish fan bracing is used on the tops of many models, and for those classical players who require maximum tone and projection, Yairi has developed a Ramirez-inspired transverse bracing pattern, offering optimum top vibration and excellent balance between highs, mids, and lows. For the CY-128CE the exclusive Alvarez Natural Response electronics system is specifically voiced for nylon string guitars, and features a simple volume, treble, and bass control system for fast accurate tonal adjustments.