tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post393274369116972247..comments2023-10-04T11:32:00.731-04:00Comments on Great Big Open Road: The Coffin Guitar...Steve Parrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03612394503262741293noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-72754706821656873082022-09-25T12:29:06.294-04:002022-09-25T12:29:06.294-04:00I have a DY-66. Found it used at a Guitar Center. ...I have a DY-66. Found it used at a Guitar Center. It had just come in on a trade and the saleman (salekid) had no idea what it was worth. He said “how about $300?” I said yes! I’ve have many guitars and have made my living as a professional full time player. I recently recorded a cd of singer/songwriter stuff (Grafitti by John Rood Lewis) and that guitar is all over it. You can find it on spotify,amazon,apple music, youtube, etc. It’s a good example of how sweet that guitar can sound. Because it's a maple body, it’s bright sounding, cuts through and lays down a nice acoustic track. It’s a very well-made instrument.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-2500980104190985632019-01-17T02:48:52.293-05:002019-01-17T02:48:52.293-05:00Went to an estate sale found a mint one. The guy n...Went to an estate sale found a mint one. The guy never played it. We even with old strings it sounds unreal. I may have payed to much but it sounds amazing. Any one know what a mint one is worth. There's not a mark on it. Ajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06040931229516935090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-55900509444407737542019-01-17T02:43:53.900-05:002019-01-17T02:43:53.900-05:00Went to an estate sale found a mint one. The guy n...Went to an estate sale found a mint one. The guy never played it. We even with old strings it sounds unreal. I may have payed to much but it sounds amazing. Any one know what a mint one is worth. There's not a mark on it. Ajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06040931229516935090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-91016931062919198362018-09-01T18:58:20.208-04:002018-09-01T18:58:20.208-04:00I as well have an 86 dy 66 and absolutely love it....I as well have an 86 dy 66 and absolutely love it. Played my first show with it and has an absolutely commanding sound. I was fortunate enough to get it from someone who had aftermarket Fishman pickups installed on it so I'm able to plug it in very quality soundAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033028779039982422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-18285092620523888472017-02-20T10:22:48.854-05:002017-02-20T10:22:48.854-05:00No doubt they're GREAT guitars!
I also dig th...No doubt they're GREAT guitars!<br /><br />I also dig the fact that people are still finding this, and commenting on it, a full four years after I first wrote it!Steve Parrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612394503262741293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-14163706437254589012017-02-19T20:32:30.043-05:002017-02-19T20:32:30.043-05:00I got my DY66 from Mandolin Brothers in 1986 - sam...I got my DY66 from Mandolin Brothers in 1986 - same year it was made. It's been played in clubs, at parties, out in parks, etc - still sounds great, and the curly maple back looks awesome. Fantastic instrument.Steve Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116642527153431373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-42810417480707759022017-02-19T20:32:14.880-05:002017-02-19T20:32:14.880-05:00I got my DY66 from Mandolin Brothers in 1986 - sam...I got my DY66 from Mandolin Brothers in 1986 - same year it was made. It's been played in clubs, at parties, out in parks, etc - still sounds great, and the curly maple back looks awesome. Fantastic instrument.Steve Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116642527153431373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-92012051252354556322016-03-11T16:17:58.385-05:002016-03-11T16:17:58.385-05:00Great to see yet another one of these out there!
...Great to see yet another one of these out there!<br /><br />I use D'Addario EJ-16; Phosphor Bronze Lights. That's what was on it when I strummed the first chord that made me fall in love with the guitar, so why change that? Steve Parrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612394503262741293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-85898410931576563492016-03-11T16:01:38.341-05:002016-03-11T16:01:38.341-05:00Picked up a DY66 a couple months ago. Immediately ...Picked up a DY66 a couple months ago. Immediately became my favorite guitar. What kind of strings do you use? (Mine seems to be very picky about strings. And it absolutely hates Elixirs.)Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-43840971027257294572015-10-27T21:33:13.232-04:002015-10-27T21:33:13.232-04:00I have a DY66 Signature Maple that I'm looking...I have a DY66 Signature Maple that I'm looking to sell. It's not pristine, but it's in good shape. What should I ask for it. I kinda hate to part with it, but I'm starting to move in another direction.dmd34@sbcglobal.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-7377760515447715002015-08-19T11:25:50.752-04:002015-08-19T11:25:50.752-04:00Mitch, good on ya'!
I worked at Taylor Guitar...Mitch, good on ya'!<br /><br />I worked at Taylor Guitars for eight years, and was certainly in a position to acquire some nice guitars. That said, I didn't find a single Taylor which made the hair on the back of my neck stand up like my Yairi (and I love Taylors).<br /><br />Play yours in good health!Steve Parrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612394503262741293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-53788834121597862862015-08-19T10:53:00.980-04:002015-08-19T10:53:00.980-04:00I just got my DY66 a few days ago and I loved it a...I just got my DY66 a few days ago and I loved it as soon as I saw it. A guy traded it in to my local music store, not knowing what he had. Just needed some quick money. I was able to trade a few guitars I never played anymore to get it. It hasn't been in its case since I got it. It now sits on the stand in my living room, waiting to be played at least once a day. Mine's a bit beat up already, but it still sounds and plays wonderfully. Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728746487763493380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-34745135121418019612015-01-26T23:54:40.261-05:002015-01-26T23:54:40.261-05:00I love seeing people who find my blog after so muc...I love seeing people who find my blog after so much time; almost two years, and who tell me they love their Yairi as much as I love mine!<br /><br />John, when did you buy yours?Steve Parrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612394503262741293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-32658674448385605642015-01-26T18:47:55.657-05:002015-01-26T18:47:55.657-05:00I have a 1986 DY66. I bought it at a Guitar Center...I have a 1986 DY66. I bought it at a Guitar Center in Lombard, IL for $300. They had no idea what it was. I'm a professional and I've had many great guitars, and this is one of my favorites. Big sound, nicely balanced, plays great, looks awesome and unique. I'll never sell t.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15161349170136402984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-72389822195681321812013-12-31T09:12:20.433-05:002013-12-31T09:12:20.433-05:00Here is my DY66.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...Here is my DY66.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug7A75mlkKsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448105239771210745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-75380190249853852792013-12-15T12:42:08.367-05:002013-12-15T12:42:08.367-05:00I have a DY-66 that my wife bought for me in Decem...I have a DY-66 that my wife bought for me in December 88. I play it every day and it still looks great. I haven't done anything to it. It also probably needs new frets. It still sounds great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-2551865417583288572013-11-19T09:25:08.920-05:002013-11-19T09:25:08.920-05:00Fella's, play your guitars! They truly are ama...Fella's, play your guitars! They truly are amazing instruments, and they hold their own against anything else out there. I've owned Taylor, Gibson, Martin and a host of others.<br /><br />You see which one I still have!<br /><br />Enjoy your guitars!Steve Parrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612394503262741293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-73168824756717791652013-11-19T08:44:05.825-05:002013-11-19T08:44:05.825-05:00I also have a DY-66 I purchased in 1986 in Atlanta...I also have a DY-66 I purchased in 1986 in Atlanta. Unfortunately, I am that guy that has it and doesn't play it. I purchased it intending to become a better guitar player. I really can't claim to be a guitar player. I'm awful at it. I suppose I just need to pick it up and get after it. Maybe this great blog of yours is the motivation I need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-600352586307420392013-11-01T09:54:28.038-04:002013-11-01T09:54:28.038-04:00I just stumbled on this by accident. Love it. May ...I just stumbled on this by accident. Love it. May you and your guitar share many more years of adventure!Chuckhttp://www.chuckcheesman.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-64868959176692784372013-05-08T18:22:04.658-04:002013-05-08T18:22:04.658-04:00I also have a DY-66. I wish I could play better an...I also have a DY-66. I wish I could play better and more often than I do so mine could carry some of those well earned battle scars. I have been offered nice money for it over the years. Just cant seem to part with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-35194493751252644852013-03-17T23:32:18.568-04:002013-03-17T23:32:18.568-04:00Chris, this really is the best sounding acoustic I...Chris, this really is the best sounding acoustic I've ever owned. <br /><br />Tamara, I'm glad you enjoyed it!Steve Parrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612394503262741293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-19307796311323758282013-03-13T15:46:29.573-04:002013-03-13T15:46:29.573-04:00In my experience, with a well made guitar, the mor...In my experience, with a well made guitar, the more beat up it is, the better it sounds. Yours is the gold standard that proves that.Chris Esteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537373584070088299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897878841590431541.post-4076670698362816562013-02-23T17:49:33.902-05:002013-02-23T17:49:33.902-05:00Loved this, obviously!
Loved this, obviously! <br />Tamara Gladstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870305564362951949noreply@blogger.com