YAMAHA SA-700 PR 1977-1978

We are happy to offer for sale this vintage Yamaha SA-700 in a beautiful Persimmon Red finish. Details as follows:

 

• Year of manufacture: 1977-1978
• Country of origin: Japan
• Serial number: 002215
• Construction: Set Neck
• Scale Length: 24 ¾" (628mm)
• Body: Laminated Beech and Birch with a Spruce/Maple center block
• Neck: One-piece Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood with dot inlays
• Frets: 22
• Headstock: Black face with "Yamaha" in caps and "Super Axe" in gold script
• Tuners: Grover tuners (non-original)
• Bridge: Tune-o-Matic style bridge with stop tailpiece
• Pickups: Two original Yamaha PAF-style covered humbuckers (Alnico 3 magnets)
• Controls: Two volume controls, two tone controls, 3-way pickup selector switch
• Hardware: Chrome
• Pickguard: Multi-ply black on white
• Condition: 8/10
• Case: NOHSC (Non-Original Hard-Shell Case)

 

Comments:

The Yamaha SA series, nicknamed "Super Axe," are highly regarded vintage Japanese semi-hollowbody guitars, often described as excellent alternatives or "killers" of the classic Gibson ES-335. The SA-700 model was a quality, mid-range offering known for its robust construction and high. The SA-700 was built in Yamaha's Hamamatsu factory and featured high-end materials and meticulous craftsmanship that surpassed many American-made guitars of the era. It featured a set neck and a solid center block, helping to reduce feedback and increase sustain. Unlike some higher-end SAs, it did not typically have the "Bi-Sound" (coil-tap) feature. The "PR" finish (Persimmon Red or Transparent Red) highlights the laminated beech and birch body, which aged beautifully over time. These guitars are celebrated for their classic, warm, PAF-style humbucker tone, delivering a rich mid-range that works well for both jazz and rock. 

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