acousticguitarforum says: People tend to lump them with the other Asian guitars when they compare very nicely to Martins and Taylors...If you like the guitar, get it and feel good about it...I think Yairis are one of the most underappreciated guitars around...see more

musiciansfriend says: This Regent Series RD8 makes traditional Alvarez craftsmanship available to beginning guitarists with a select spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and genuine rosewood fingerboard and bridge...I have a real sentimental attachment to my "browny" RD8...see more

acapella.harmony-central says: I was just wondering what the major difference is between the Alvarez RD8 and RD20S...Is is because the RD8 comes with a good case so that makes it a better deal, especially for beginners...Also, what are some reputable/places with good deals that people have used to purchase guitars from online...see more

theunofficialmartinguitarforum.yuku says: ... Custom : Gibson C-0 Classic : Alvarez MD90 : and a '98 Harley-Davidson ... Classic, Alvarez MD90, Backpacker, Harmony Tenor, Z, A reminder on tolerence, My ...see more

acousticguitarforum says: When I purchased the Ovation, I also played the Alvarez-Yairi YB-1 and Tacoma Thunderhawk...The Longneck projects better and has a much fuller sound than either the Thunderhawk or YB-1...The Thunderhawk and Tacoma sounded good, the Longneck sounded better - more growl and rumble...see more