Vintage 1974 YAMAHA SA-90 Electric Guitar for sale

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Description YAMAHA SA-90 Manufactured in 1974 YAMAHA's first semi-acoustic model! And it was the top model at the time! A Japanese vintage that is popular both domestically and internationally for its careful construction and high-quality wood materials! It is also known for being used by former Sonic Youth member Jim O'Rourke, and is traded overseas for about 250,000 to 300,000 yen. The number of good condition ones is decreasing, and this model is expected to rise in price in the future, so why not take this opportunity to get one! ! [YAMAHA's SA series is renowned for its good sound] The SA series is a popular series that demonstrates YAMAHA's tradition and technical capabilities, and has many fans. It has been a super long-seller since its introduction in 1967 and continues to be a long-seller to this day. It has a long history, following the introduction of the first SG series and YAMAHA's first electric guitar, the SG-3 (S302), in 1966, the first model in the SA series, the SA-5 (SA-50), was released in 1967. The following year, in 1968, the SA-5 was renamed the SA-50, and the SA-15, SA-30, and other models were added to the lineup, and the SA series was launched in earnest. However, the early SA series was very different from the current SA series, with a full-hollow structure without a center block and a unique body shape, giving it a so-called bizarre guitar feel. The SA-60 and SA-90, which appeared in 1973, were semi-hollow guitars equipped with a center block while retaining the unique body shape of the previous series, and the balancer that was often installed in the previous SA series was eliminated, resulting in a general 2Vol, 2Tone configuration. At that time, Yamaha's models, not only the SA series, had a unique appearance but were quite practical in content, and many of them were intermediate between the unique line up to that point and the general-purpose line that followed. After that, with a model change in 1977, the specifications finally became close to the current configuration, and the SA series since then has adopted a bi-sound system and has continued to change models while incorporating features not found in other companies. This product is a Yamaha SA-90. The body has a unique cutaway shape following the early SA series, and the guitar has 2 humbuckers, a luxurious original swing tailpiece, and a jack plate with the YAMAHA logo printed on it, giving it a sense of Yamaha's attention to detail. The controls are 2Vol, 2Tone, and 3-way selector. The bi-sound system was not yet installed in models from this period, and the guitar is similar to a typical ES-335-type semi-acoustic guitar. The pickup date for this guitar is October 3, 1974, so we determined that it was made in 1974. [Yamaha's unique approach and full semi-acoustic sound] The body is made of birch top and beech sides and back. The neck is made of beautiful bird's eye maple, and the fingerboard is made of black ebony. It has a 22-fret, set neck with a scale of approximately 628 mm. The center block is made of katsura, which gives it a rich airiness that is typical of semi-acoustic guitars, and a cored sound that leaves a lasting sound image. The knobs, bridge, and tailpiece are also sprinkled with original Yamaha elements, and the attention to detail is evident. The position marks are decorated with pearl block inlays, which, combined with the dark ebony, give it a luxurious look. The pickup is a covered humbucker. The mellow sound of the front pickup with a sense of air and the bright sound of the rear pickup are well balanced, making it a sound that can be used in a variety of genres. The control is a 2-volume, 2-tone, 3-way toggle switch. After about 50 years, it has a very attractive sound. The neck condition is almost flat. There is a crack in the clear layer near the left cutaway. There are no other noticeable scratches and it is in good condition. The string height is 12F 6th string approx. 2.1mm, 1st string approx. 1.8mm. The strings used are .010-.046. The truss rod has plenty of room to tighten and loosen. About 70% of the frets remain, and there are no low spots. If you pick hard, the 6th and 5th strings will vibrate slightly, but this should not cause any problems with normal use. Includes a hard case. [SPEC] Body material: birch + beech, katsura center block Neck material: maple Neck shape: C Neck curvature: none Fingerboard material: ebony (22F) String height: treble-bass: 1.8-2.1 Number of frets remaining: 7 Inlay: block Nut (width): approx. 42mm Pegs: original Scale: approx. 628mm Bridge: original String gauge: .010-.046 Pickguard: tortoiseshell Pickups: original covered humbucking Switch: 3-way toggle switch Controls: 2vol 2tone Rod clearance: I tightened it a little when adjusting it, but there is clearance to tighten and loosen it Weight: 3.88 Accessories: hard case Serial number: 30902 Shipping Shipping by Fedex or EMS (international express mail service, with Tracking and Insurance, handling cost). Fedex takes 1 week, EMS takes 1-2 weeks. We will ship your item within 5 business days with carefully packed. Returns Money back guarantee within 30 days. We offer 30 days money back guarantee for defective products. The buyer must pay for returning it back to us. 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