This is a rare bird from the 1980s. It's a short-lived Yamaha SG1500 from 1982 with some pretty ornate details that are perfectly fitting for the time. The Yamaha humbuckers in this guitar are super powerful, punchy, and articulate. The guitar itself has some expected wear and tear and has been priced accordingly based on these details. Still, this would make a great players piece as these guitars have a cult following for a reason.
Condition: "Good". This guitar shows it age as expected. It's still a great high quality instrument that is entirely play-able. In general it has plenty of dings, scratches, etc...
Notes
- Gold hardware is heavily worn
- Frets have wear that is visible under the unwound strings. The guitar still plays cleanly
- In general the poly finish has a cloudy look to it. (this is pretty common with these oil based stained finishes from Yamaha when it comes to these instruments)
- The nut is possibly replaced, it's very well done though.
- The truss rod functions as expected.
- On the treble side of the neck pocket, the binding sits ever so slightly proud in the cutaway.
Specs
- Neck-through construction
- Mahogany body "wings"
- Maple / Mahogany / Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Slim to Standard "C" neck profile
- 24.75" scale length
- 12" radius
- 1-11/16" nut width
- Yamaha humbucker pickup set
- 2 volumes, 2 tones (pushable tone pots - split coils)
- TOM inspired bridge w/ Lyre stopbar
- Yamaha Japan sealed back tuners
- Weight: 9 lbs 5.5 oz
- Includes the original hard case - It has moderate wear and tear.
This is a consignment item here in the shop, therefore all sales are final.
