cbellanga Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Right then ... been with this guitar for a couple of days now. It's everything all the reviews say ([url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/r...ha/SA2000/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/r...ha/SA2000/10/1[/url]) and much more, but I didn't click with it (maybe too many years playing solid bodies). Below the original description from the previous seller on ebay: Yamaha SA 2000S – Dark Cherry Made in Japan 1980 – 100% Original This is a fabulous Dark Cherry Japanese made SA2000S . One of the rarest of all and highly desirable both as a collector and as an alternative to the Gibson 335 . Argueably the finest 335 ever made bar none. Yamaha have made no pretense here and this is an out and out Gibson 335 challenge. When they were launched in the USA in 1978 Yamaha said : To compete with Gibson, everything had to be better. Better fretwork, totally clean binding and the best finishes on any guitar product in the world. All of this was achieved and a host of big name players opted for the SA for their superior playability , build quality and tonal range. The SA 2000S was the top of the range 335 with a solid spruce and mahogany body with the best hardware Yamaha ever produced . It also features coil taps which extend the fabulous range even further . The new SA2200 fine as it is doesn’t come close, being made with sustainable timbers and just lacks the mojo that only 30 plus years can add. Condition is good but I will list the few cosmetic issues and advise studying the pics as well . There are some in the varnish dinks on the front around the jack area and a tiny headstock scuff but overall pretty clean and the little there is can be easily corrected . Plenty of light pick marks but these will polish out if they bother. Fretwear is very mild with years left in them – Not an issue – The worst as usual on a Yamaha is that the goldware has blistered and worn here and there but again easily corrected . The pickup covers which had tarnished also have been removed but are in the case. One of the tuner cover caps is missing but effects nothing. No binding or inlay issues – No Fogging – No chips or repairs and overall a fantastic guitar. One not to miss . Hand on heart this has to be one of the finest sounding and playing guitars I have ever handled – Low – Fast and super slick .. Just sublime. It even comes in the original hardcase which has a few battle scars but is solid. I don't want to make any profit, I bought it for £925 and I'm selling for the same price delivered (or could be interested in some exchange + money, try me). tks [url="http://img203.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20100306at231.png/"][/url] [url="http://img36.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20100306at231.png/"][/url] [url="http://img525.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20100306at231.png/"][/url] [url="http://img43.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20100306at231b.png/"][/url] [url="http://img402.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20100306at231z.png/"][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baronfloyd Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I've still got my SA1800 - basically the same guitar but minus some of the fancy bits. Got mine new around 1984 as a working guitar and would never let it go. These are fantastic guitars, well built and good sounding. Have a bump on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zootpenzance Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 [quote name='cbellanga' post='766562' date='Mar 6 2010, 11:55 PM']Right then ... been with this guitar for a couple of days now. It's everything all the reviews say ([url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/r...ha/SA2000/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/r...ha/SA2000/10/1[/url]) and much more, but I didn't click with it (maybe too many years playing solid bodies). Below the original description from the previous seller on ebay: Yamaha SA 2000S – Dark Cherry Made in Japan 1980 – 100% Original This is a fabulous Dark Cherry Japanese made SA2000S . One of the rarest of all and highly desirable both as a collector and as an alternative to the Gibson 335 . Argueably the finest 335 ever made bar none. Yamaha have made no pretense here and this is an out and out Gibson 335 challenge. When they were launched in the USA in 1978 Yamaha said : To compete with Gibson, everything had to be better. Better fretwork, totally clean binding and the best finishes on any guitar product in the world. All of this was achieved and a host of big name players opted for the SA for their superior playability , build quality and tonal range. The SA 2000S was the top of the range 335 with a solid spruce and mahogany body with the best hardware Yamaha ever produced . It also features coil taps which extend the fabulous range even further . The new SA2200 fine as it is doesn’t come close, being made with sustainable timbers and just lacks the mojo that only 30 plus years can add. Condition is good but I will list the few cosmetic issues and advise studying the pics as well . There are some in the varnish dinks on the front around the jack area and a tiny headstock scuff but overall pretty clean and the little there is can be easily corrected . Plenty of light pick marks but these will polish out if they bother. Fretwear is very mild with years left in them – Not an issue – The worst as usual on a Yamaha is that the goldware has blistered and worn here and there but again easily corrected . The pickup covers which had tarnished also have been removed but are in the case. One of the tuner cover caps is missing but effects nothing. No binding or inlay issues – No Fogging – No chips or repairs and overall a fantastic guitar. One not to miss . Hand on heart this has to be one of the finest sounding and playing guitars I have ever handled – Low – Fast and super slick .. Just sublime. It even comes in the original hardcase which has a few battle scars but is solid. I don't want to make any profit, I bought it for £925 and I'm selling for the same price delivered (or could be interested in some exchange + money, try me). tks [url="http://img203.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20100306at231.png/"][/url] [url="http://img36.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20100306at231.png/"][/url] [url="http://img525.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20100306at231.png/"][/url] [url="http://img43.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20100306at231b.png/"][/url] [url="http://img402.imageshack.us/i/screenshot20100306at231z.png/"][/url][/quote] hiya mike here,i have a superb fender aerodyne bass and a peavy /hartke rig for sale,would you be interested in a trade??as i am going back to 6 string and really like the look of this guitar,cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zootpenzance Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 [quote name='zootpenzance' post='768388' date='Mar 8 2010, 07:36 PM']hiya mike here,i have a superb fender aerodyne bass and a peavy /hartke rig for sale,would you be interested in a trade??as i am going back to 6 string and really like the look of this guitar,cheers[/quote] ?????would you be interested in a trade??? [attachment=44640:DSCF2177.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAC123 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 [quote name='zootpenzance' post='772037' date='Mar 11 2010, 12:55 PM']?????would you be interested in a trade??? [attachment=44640:DSCF2177.JPG][/quote] Hi Mike, I'm interested. I sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zootpenzance Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='KAC123' post='788940' date='Mar 28 2010, 09:16 PM']Hi Mike, I'm interested. I sent you a PM.[/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/style_images/basschat/folder_post_icons/icon9.gif"]http://basschat.co.uk/style_images/basscha...icons/icon9.gif[/url] hiya kieth.your email address dont work mate!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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