Yamaha SG-2000 in black finish, made in 1988 but still in excellent condition. A beauty with its shiny black finish. The finish is dark, and appears mirror-like. The history of the SG-2000 is interesting in that it was developed in the 1970s with the input from none less than Carlos Santana. Due to the quest for sustain and more sustain, the SG- Series became a very heavy guitar. The guitar kitted out with a thru body neck, brass sustain plate under the bridge and an ebony fret-board. This model is kitted out with coil tapped pick ups giving it enormous tonal range. Despite not common on early Yamaha SG-2000 , coil taps are commonplace in later SGs, and can be found on all the models slimmer necked, SG-2000s’s. A great SG, lives in its case.

Here 1st issue Yamaha SG-2000 in Cherry Sunburst finish from 1979. he early Yamaha SG-2000 model was built from maple and mahogany with a mahogany thru body neck in a so-called “T-cross construction” mode. The fretboard is bound ebony  with mother of pearl/abalone split wing style inlays. Typical weight of these models was around the 4.4 kgs. Hardware was gold plated with a gold stop bar. In order to aid sustain the SG-2000 has a brass sustain block under the bridge.  This search for sustain was a modification to early SG’s based on suggestions from Carlos Santana.  The sound of this model is strong, coming  from 2 Alnico V semi open humbuckers. The electronics are controlled with 2 Amber Speedial 2V/2T Push/Push Coil Tap on tone pots and a 3 way toggler switch.   Guitar is all original and lives in its original lined hard case.

Here a 1st issue Yamaha SG-2000 in walnut  finish from 1976. This early Yamaha SG-2000 model was built from maple and mahogany with a mahogany thru body neck in a so-called “T-cross construction” mode. The fretboard is bound ebony  with mother of pearl/abalone split wing style inlays. Typical weight of these models was around the 4.4 kgs. Hardware was gold plated with a gold stop bar. In order to aid sustain the SG-2000 has a brass sustain block under the bridge.  This search for sustain was a modification to early SG’s based on suggestions from Carlos Santana.  The sound of this model is strong, coming  from 2 Alnico V semi open humbuckers. The electronics are controlled with 2 Amber Speedial 2V/2T Push/Push Coil Tap on tone pots and a 3 way toggler switch.   Guitar is all original and lives in its original lined hard case.

New to collection a Yamaha SG-2000 in classy Tobacco Sunburst finish, in excellent condition. The guitar has acquired some minor patina, but appears to have been a case queen for a large part of its life. The finish is dark Tobacco and appears of mirror-like clarity as you can see from the pics. The SG-2000 is interesting in that it was developed in the mid 1970s with the input from Carlos Santana. Due to the quest for long sustain, and the then thinking that weight helps sustain, the SG- Series became a very heavy guitar. The guitar was kitted out with a laminated thru body neck, brass sustain plate under the bridge and an ebony fret-board. The main wood was a heavy slab of mahogany. The standard SG-2000 is kitted out with Alnico 5 pick ups giving it high output and growl.

Yamaha SG-2000 in black finish, in excellent condition. A real beauty with its shiny black finish. The finish is dark, and appears mirror-like. The history of the SG-2000 is interesting in that it was developed in the 1970s with the input from none less than Carlos Santana. Due to the quest for sustain and more sustain, the SG- Series became a very heavy guitar. The guitar kitted out with a thru body neck, brass sustain plate under the bridge and an ebony fret-board. This model is kitted out with coil tapped Spinex pick ups giving it enormous tonal range. Despite not common on early Yamaha SG-2000 , coil taps are commonplace in later SGs, and can be found on all the models slimmer necked, SG-2000s’s. A great SG, lives in its case.

Here in great condition, a Yamaha SG-2000 limited issue in glossy vintage flame top Tobacco Sunburst, a great looking Yamaha SG. Like all other SG-2000 models, these have their origins in the SG-175, after involvement of Carlos Santana. The SG-2000 would go on to become one of the heaviest guitars around due to the choice of woods and tone woods and application of a brass block under the bridge. This is a very pretty guitar, and despite the weight, the guitar plays like a dream. This model has coil taps, giving it great tonal range.

Here a near mint condition, Yamaha SG-2000 Custom Shop issue 2009 in glossy vintage cream finish. Of all the Yamaha SGs, this is no doubt one of the most desirable Yamaha SG-2000s. Like all other SG-2000 models, these have their origins in the SG-175, after involvement of Carlos Santana. The SG-2000 would go on to become one of the heaviest guitars around due to the choice of woods and tome woods and application of a brass block under the bridge. This development took place in the early 1970s. This is a pretty guitar, and despite the weight, the guitar plays like a dream, light and fluid, and has a super straight neck, allowing a set up with very low action. This model is fitted with coil taps, as that give it a massive tonal range.

No guitar collection is complete without a Tobacco Sunburst SG-2000; Here we have it a Yamaha SG-2000 in glossy flame tobacco sunburst finish, great condition. The Yamaha SG-2000 is no doubt one of the most versatile guitars ever made, the older versions were not kitted out with coil tapping but this great guitar does and the tonal variety is enormous. The tobacco sunburst colour also makes it one of the most liked versions of this axe. The SG-2000’s renowned history and Carlos Santana’s involvement in the development of this super guitar way back in the 1970’s, make the proud owner of one of these part of rock’s rich history; this guitar plays like a dream, light and fluid, and has been set up with very low action. The guitar is heavy, fitted with a thru body neck, brass sustain plate under the bridge and an ebony fret-board with real mother of pearl inlaid fret position markers. All in all, this is a very pretty guitar, and in completely unblemished condition. Guitar lives in a super strong Hiscox case. Weight of guitar approx. 4.5 Kgs, neck width at nut approx. 4.4 cm.

Yamaha SG-2000 Custom in Flame Tobacco Sunburst finish, in excellent condition. Early 1991, Yamaha Corp celebrated 25 years of electric guitar making. In addition to the commemorative SG-25s, which was the anniversary version, Yamaha issued a limited custom run of guitars with highly decorative tops and finishes. This is a great looking SG-2000, and withiut doubt one of the most wanted versions of the Yamaha SG-2000. The guitar is heavy as all the SG ps, but it plays remarkably light and fluid, and is set up with nice low action. The guitar is quite well balanced and with a thru body neck, brass sustain plate under the bridge it keeps sustaining. Furthermore the Guitars has an ebony fret-board. It is a very pretty guitar with the flame coming out in certain light conditions.

Yamaha SG-2000 (1990s)

Here a 1979 1st issue Yamaha SG-2000 in Dark Red finish, in excellent condition. A cool guitar with its translucent finish and a great example of the early Yamaha SG-2000. The history of the SG-2000 is interesting in that it was developed in the 1970s with the input from none less than Carlos Santana. Like it’s predecessor, the SG-175, the guitar plays like a dream, light and fluid, and has been set up with very low action.

The guitar is heavy, with a thru body neck, brass sustain plate under the bridge and an ebony fret-board. It is a very pretty guitar, although there are some water and tear marks. This model does not have the original coil taps as that was a later feature.

Here a rarity, a Yamaha SG-2000  in glossy deep purple finish, near mint condition. Of all the Yamaha SGs, this is no doubt one of the most unusual versions of the desirable Yamaha SG-2000 that was developed way back in the 1970’s; the guitar plays like a dream, light and fluid, with very low action. The purple stands out and lights up under certain lighting conditions giving it a pure glow.Like most SG guitars by Yamaha, this guitar is heavy, with a thru body neck, brass sustain plate under the bridge and an ebony fret-board. It is a very pretty guitar. This model is fitted with coil taps as that give it a massive tonal range.

Yamaha SG-2000 in Flame Tobacco Sunburst finish, in excellent condition. Without doubt one of the most wanted versions of the Yamaha SG-2000. The guitar plays light and fluid, and is set up with nice low action.  The guitar is quite heavy, with a thru body neck, brass sustain plate under the bridge and an ebony fret-board. It is a very pretty guitar with the flame coming out under certain lighting. This model has factory fitted coil taps, giving it an enormous range in tone.