Yamaha SF500 Electric Guitar Used Hard Heavy Sound Vintage Musician

Key Features

YAMAHA SF500 Electric Guitar

This Yamaha SF500, part of the renowned SF series from the late 1970s, is highly regarded for its robust design and rich sound. Featuring a distinctive town shape, it offers a visually striking appearance. The body and neck are crafted from mahogany, delivering warm tones and excellent sustain. The set-neck construction ensures smooth playability, while the double humbucker pickups provide powerful output. Built for durability, this guitar is reliable for stage performances. Its thick midrange, combined with responsive and clear contours, makes it ideal for blues and rock genres. The mahogany's characteristic fullness and roundness are prominent, especially in the low-mid frequencies, producing a full-bodied sound. Clean tones are bright and shimmering, while overdriven settings deliver punchy, prominent tones suitable for both rhythm and lead playing. This vintage model is especially appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese guitars, offering a unique character that improves with age.

Specifications:

  • Body: Taun/Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 356R
  • Nut Width: 43mm
  • String Spacing: Not specified
  • Scale Length: 628mm
  • Number of Frets: 24
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
  • 3-Way Switch

Condition:

  • The rear tone knob has been replaced.
  • The body shows significant dents and paint chipping, indicating heavy use.
  • Metal parts exhibit rust and tarnish due to aging.
  • Fret life: approximately 60% remaining.
  • Truss rod: has adjustment room.
  • Electronics: functioning properly.
  • Weight: 4 kg.

Item Specifics:

  • Brand: Yamaha
  • Model: SF500
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Number of Frets: 24

Specifications

Brand YAMAHA
Country Japan
Color multicolor

Product Description

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