Here a 1979 Yamaha SG-1000 in Tobacco Sunburst finish, in good condition. Serial number 003484. SG-1000 guitars are still kicking about, but the clean 1970s examples are becoming rare. This one is 40+ years old and in good condition with some minor tarnishing of the brass hardware. The SG-1000 is a versatile guitar and this model has been kitted out with coil taps. The guitar has a set mahogany neck and ebony fret-board with mother of pearl, split-wing markers. Like most Yamaha SGs, this is a heavy one, Weight of guitar approx. 4.2 Kgs, neck width at nut approx. 4.4 cm.

Here a Yamaha SG-1000 in Cherry Sunburst. The SG-1000 is the more rocky little brother of the acclaimed Yamaha SG-2000 that was developed in the 1970s. This guitar is a dream to play and handles and balances well and plays light and fluid. The guitar is a solid and quality build instrument with a set neck and ebony fret-board with mother of pearl, split wing position markers. Weight of guitar approx. 4.2 Kgs, neck width at nut approx. 4.4 cm.

Fresh in to collection, a clean 1980s Yamaha SG-1000 in Black finish, Generally we still see quite a few 1990’s SG1000 in good condition kicking about, but the 1970’s and early 1980s in good condition are becoming far less common, and clean examples are rare. The SG-1000 is the more rocky little brother of the acclaimed Yamaha SG-2000 that was developed in the 1970s. This guitar is a dream to play and handles and balances well and plays light and fluid. The guitar is a solid and quality build instrument with a set neck and ebony fret-board with mother of pearl, split wing position markers. The guitar is in excellent condition and although it is over 35 years old, there are only minor marks. The gold hardware has some tarnishing. Comes with vintage soft case. Weight of guitar approx. 4.2 Kgs, neck width at nut approx. 4.4 cm.

Here a 1988 Yamaha SG-1000 in Tobacco Sunburst finish, the last year of traditional Yamaha SG production. This model has a lighter grade ebony fingerboard and is equipped with a saddle adjustable bridge. Generally we still see quite a few SG-1000 guitars from the 1970s and 1980s, however clean examples are becoming  harder to get. The brass hardware is quite shiny and shows minimal signs of wear. The SG-1000 is a great guitar and has been the weapon of choice of many renowned players. The SG-1000 is the more rocky little brother of the acclaimed Yamaha SG-2000. Weight of guitar approx. 4.2 Kgs, neck width at nut approx. 4.4 cm. Lives in its hard-case.

Whoever, has seen footage of Bob Marley playing his “No. Woman No Cry” song in the 1970s or watched Old Grey whistle test in the 1970s and 1980s will have seen bands like Magazine, Skids or Bebop Deluxe using the Yamaha SG-1000 Model. Like those on show, we here have a clean  Yamaha SG-1000 in Tobacco Sunburst finish, Generally we still see quite a few 1990’s SG-1000 in good condition kicking about, but the 1970’s and early 1980s are becoming less common, and clean examples are rare. The SG-1000 is the more rocky little brother of the acclaimed Yamaha SG-2000 that was developed in the 1970s. This guitar handles and balances well and plays light and fluid. The guitar is a solid and quality build instrument with a set neck and ebony fret-board with mother of pearl, split wing position markers.  Weight of guitar approx. 4.2 Kgs, neck width at nut approx. 4.4 cm. Guitar lives in its  hard case.