YAMAHA is a representative Japanese brand that has supported the industry since the dawn of Japanese guitar making.
The company has several models that are considered classics, and this model is from the highly acclaimed SG series.
Based on the serial number, it is an SG-1500 manufactured in 1981.
This is a rare model that was sold for a short period from 1981 to 1984.
The back is mahogany and the top is maple.
The original design body is finished in red, and the gold hardware and overall decoration give it a cool look.
The neck is a three-piece maple and mahogany guitar, and the fingerboard is rosewood with a neck-through joint.
The guitar is equipped with two original humbucker pickups.
The humbuckers can be coil-tapped by pulling up the tone pot.
Enjoy a thick humbucker sound or a brilliant single-coil sound.
A Japan vintage guitar that remains popular today.
Why not take advantage of this opportunity?
Approximately 70% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is stiff, but has been confirmed to operate at about 90 degrees.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and finish show signs of wear, such as scratches and dents. There is rust and peeling plating on the gold and metal parts. The paint is cloudy.
A sticker is attached to the control plate.
The electrical system is in good condition.
Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-way toggle switch
Nut width: 41mm
Bridge string spacing: 10mm
Scale: 25 inches
Year of manufacture: 1981
Country of manufacture: Japan
This guitar is set up using D'addario EXL strings, trusted by professional musicians.
These strings are characterized by their powerful attack and rich overtones, truly worthy of being called the standard.
These high-quality strings maximize the performance and character of your instrument, so please enjoy them.
The craftsmen at Guitar Shop TONIQ will adjust the instrument for optimal playability before shipping it to you.
Accessories: Soft case, arm
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspector: Ozawa
Product Photos: Murai
TONIQ 3-month warranty included
Item will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also ship internationally.
Contact Information
Email: ozawa@bassick.jp
TEL: 045-548-3776
The company has several models that are considered classics, and this model is from the highly acclaimed SG series.
Based on the serial number, it is an SG-1500 manufactured in 1981.
This is a rare model that was sold for a short period from 1981 to 1984.
The back is mahogany and the top is maple.
The original design body is finished in red, and the gold hardware and overall decoration give it a cool look.
The neck is a three-piece maple and mahogany guitar, and the fingerboard is rosewood with a neck-through joint.
The guitar is equipped with two original humbucker pickups.
The humbuckers can be coil-tapped by pulling up the tone pot.
Enjoy a thick humbucker sound or a brilliant single-coil sound.
A Japan vintage guitar that remains popular today.
Why not take advantage of this opportunity?
Approximately 70% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is stiff, but has been confirmed to operate at about 90 degrees.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and finish show signs of wear, such as scratches and dents. There is rust and peeling plating on the gold and metal parts. The paint is cloudy.
A sticker is attached to the control plate.
The electrical system is in good condition.
Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-way toggle switch
Nut width: 41mm
Bridge string spacing: 10mm
Scale: 25 inches
Year of manufacture: 1981
Country of manufacture: Japan
This guitar is set up using D'addario EXL strings, trusted by professional musicians.
These strings are characterized by their powerful attack and rich overtones, truly worthy of being called the standard.
These high-quality strings maximize the performance and character of your instrument, so please enjoy them.
The craftsmen at Guitar Shop TONIQ will adjust the instrument for optimal playability before shipping it to you.
Accessories: Soft case, arm
Text: Teppei Ozawa
Inspector: Ozawa
Product Photos: Murai
TONIQ 3-month warranty included
Item will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also ship internationally.
Contact Information
Email: ozawa@bassick.jp
TEL: 045-548-3776