1980 Yamaha Japan SA-1000 ES-335 Semi Hollowbody Electric Guitar (Persimmon Red)

1980 Yamaha Japan SA-1000 ES-335 Semi Hollowbody Electric Guitar (Persimmon Red)Japanese made in 1980, the SA 1000 was a higher end ES 335 sized model from Yamaha. Bound beech top back with a maple spruce centre block, slim C mahogany neck and a bound 22 fret ebony fingerboard (12" radius, 628mm scale length), it weighs a 3. 9kg's. Loaded with the original electronics including Yamaha alnico humbuckers and the original Yamaha stamped tuners. Received a full professional setup prior to listing, plays and sounds great with frets

the Yamaha YGX-121FP model features the "Free Art Pickguard" (also found on the RGX models) that is essentially a clear plastic pickguard covering the whole body and a choice of 4 designs to go under the guard (this one has two included) or you can make your own

21 jumbo frets)

whether at home or on stage

spot filled

Has a small amount of stress to the finish around the headstock however there's no structural damage or repairs

This Japanese-made electric guitar features stunning build quality

Handmade by Tokai in 2001

bluesy overdrive on it's own when you crank it up

Good cosmetic condition

Overall it's in well used vintage condition with signs of wear from 40 years of use

sanded and polished so it's undetectable to the touch

The frets are played and show some light pitting but were polished and play smoothly