robocorpse Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) Here is an SG2000 I am looking to trade or sell. It is a 1976 model (first year of production), in scrummy mid-tobacco burst. It has the fatter neck, the non-coil tapped humbuckers, and is slightly lighter than the early 80s ones, so it has 99% of the trademark sustain, but LESS SHOULDER PAIN after an hour on a strap! It balances very well, and (not wanting to overuse the expression) is a total Les Paul killer. It is often said to be the best Japanese guitar ever built. Plus points: Frets good, neck straight, all electrics work well, original Yamaha hard case with slight vinyl lift. Minus points: There is wear/corrosion on the bridge and tailpiece as usual for these, and a lot of buckling on the back. A few marks on the front. Apart from the rear buckling, this is in pretty damn good condition for a 34 year old guitar! Will consider trade or px. If its folding stuff, I'd like 950. Yes, its dear, but there are very few '76 SG2000s out there, and a minter would fetch around 1500. I am selling because I already have 2 of these and a Les Paul, so keeping another seems unnecessary! [attachment=43911:PICTA_5151.jpg] [attachment=43912:PICTA_5169.jpg] Edited April 27, 2010 by robocorpse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 To my eyes the Yamaha SG is the single most beautiful electric guitar ever made. :wub: Sadly can't afford it - but having said that, if it had been a transparent dark green one, I might have had to sell a bass or 10! Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhay77 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Got two guitarists in our band,one has a les paul and the other has an sg1000.All I can say is someone buy this,they are fantastic,and amazing quality,and yes probably the best vintage Jap guitar.Bring on Bill Nelson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocorpse Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Bill Nelson, w000! Don't forget John McGeogh as well, rest his soul. Also Bic from Dark Star/Cardiacs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 And Stuart Adamson, rest his soul too -- back in the early days of Big Country, both he and Bruce Watson were SG-slingers. Damn, they were a good band. Sorry, back on topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 [quote name='robocorpse' post='762338' date='Mar 2 2010, 10:27 PM']If its folding stuff, I'd like 999 or very near offer.[/quote] I just so happen to have a spare 1000 deck chairs right now? Great guitars. I'd love one if I had the space and the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocorpse Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 I've had loads of bites but nothing firm yet. I am very reluctant to take offers on 950, but if its cash and no mucking about, then PM me something sensible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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