Yamaha SG-RR Custom | 1989 Made in Japan

1989 Yamaha SG-RR Custom made in Japan. Rare Japanese-domestic market model from 1989-1991. African mahogany body and neck. Rosewood fingerboard. Dual covered Alnico V humbuckers. Piezo bridge with individual saddle elements. Hybrid active electronics. 3.3kg. Gig bag included.
 
The SG-RR Custom is a lightweight, thin-body alternative to Yamaha's heavier SG series. The "Custom" variant has a flat hardtail bridge with individual piezo elements. A mini-toggle switch blends magnetic pickups, acoustic-piezo simulations, or a mix of both. Rear-cavity EQ sliders fine-tune the piezo tone.
 
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $1,500
 
Key Features
Year: 1989
Made in: Japan
Serial: 9Z04017
Model: SG-RR Custom
Body: African mahogany
Neck: African mahogany, set-neck
Scale: 24.75"
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Radius: 13.75"
Frets: 22 (no wear)
Pickups: 2 x Yamaha GH1-V Alnico V covered humbuckers
Piezo System: Active bridge saddles with individual piezo elements
Switching: 3-way magnetic toggle, 3-way magnetic/piezo/blend mini-switch
Controls: Master Magnetic Volume, Master Piezo Volume, Master Tone (push-pull active preamp), rear EQ sliders
Hardware: Chrome flat hardtail bridge, die-cast tuners
Weight: 3.3kg
Case: Gig bag
Condition: Very good
 
Sound and Tone
The GH1-V humbuckers deliver thick, classic humbucker tone. The piezo system adds acoustic-style clarity and simulation. Blend mode combines both signals for hybrid textures. Active preamp adds extra tonal shaping.
 
Feel and Playability
Lightweight 3.3kg body. Thin-body design. Rosewood fingerboard. No fretwear. Comfortable and balanced.
 
Condition
Beautifully preserved. Front face has two small paint chips and minor pitting. Back has superficial scratching consistent with age. Headstock has light edge wear. Hardware has minor oxidation appropriate for age. Frets have no wear. Neck straight. Active preamp and piezo elements function perfectly.
 
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See also our other vintage double cut SG electrics.
Yamaha SG1000 | 1982 Made in Japan
Gibson SG Standard | 1999 USA (Yamano Export)
 
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