Yamaha SG-30 | 1973 Made in Japan
1973 Yamaha SG-30 in natural finish. Made in Japan at the Nippon Gakki plant. Katsura wood body. Bolt-on maple neck. Rosewood fingerboard. Original covered humbuckers. Block bridge with nylon saddles. 3.3kg. Gig bag included.
This is a first-generation SG-30 from the early 1970s. Finding these completely un-modified is rare. It retains its original pickups, factory pickguard, control knobs and bridge. The asymmetrical double-cutaway design and lightweight body make it a resonant and comfortable vintage player.
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $1,300
Key Features
Year: 1973
Made in: Japan (Nippon Gakki)
Model: SG-30 (First Generation)
Finish: Natural Gloss
Body: Katsura wood- Highly comparable to Mahogany and Basswood.
Neck: Maple (bolt-on, 4-bolt)
Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearloid dot inlays
Scale: 24.6"
Frets: 22 vintage medium
Pickups: Original covered humbuckers
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle
Bridge: Block tune-o-matic with nylon saddles
Hardware: Chrome
Knobs: Original black fluted Yamaha speed knobs
Weight: 3.3kg
Case: Gig bag
Condition: Very Good (honest vintage wear)
Sound and Tone
Original Yamaha humbuckers deliver thick, warm vintage tone. The Katsura wood body adds resonance and snap. Lightweight and responsive.
Feel and Playability
Bolt-on maple neck. Rosewood fingerboard. 24.6" scale. Comfortable and fast.
Condition
Very Good honest vintage condition. Small scratch wear on some frets. Pickguard has a small hairline fracture on the top left horn face. Minor nicks and dents across the body, all cosmetic. Neck shows similar small signs of wear.
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