Members KightTemplar Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 So I was looking for a guitar with dual humbucker to get that warm neck pickup tone. I was thinking on a Yamaha AES620 nut it was above my budget, and the neck was pretty thick. Then I came across this Yammy SG200. The pearl white look and being vintage is very attractive and it is in extremely good shape for such an old guitar(more on that later). Also, the neck is thin enough so I can switch to this one from my Yammy Ty Tabor no probem. Now, the pics: As you can see, there's no Yamaha name written on the headstock, just the usual floral emblem typically on the SGs I don;t know why, but I am sure this is genuine Yamaha because the tuning peg says Yamaha JApan, and the serial No.'s nomenclature is the same as all the MIT Yamaha's I've seen, including my Ty Tabor. Yes, most SG200's were MIT.So, I paid fpr USD150. Ah, the Internet Explorer has clashed, so I will post more pics soon! Anyway, show me some chicks please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 So what model is that? It looks sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hey! It's a no-name guitar! Congrats! Looks terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 he said it an SG-200...sure looks to be in fine condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 There can be no question that it's a genuine Yammie. How was the name removed? Does the "scar" look OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KightTemplar Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 More pics! So you can see the tuning pegs clearly masks Yamaha Japan and the serial number. According to Yamaha serian No wizard, it is either 1975 or 1985. OK now, it is not SG2000, but it plays terrific, sounds great, and even it is Plain Jane lookds wise, but such a beautiful and sweet Jane! OK, show me chicks and bubbies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 is there a date under the pick-ups?...use the year from the old Japanese calendar to date the guitar if there is one, thats how I got the year for my SG-800, it is stamped on the underside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KightTemplar Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 There can be no question that it's a genuine Yammie. How was the name removed? Does the "scar" look OK? Vielen Dank for your compliment dude!Well as far as I can see there is no scar in there, so I suspect the brand name was never there from day 1. Why? I don't know. MAybe the staff at Taiwan factory missed for some reason? That's why I thought it was a fake guitar at first, but Yamaha never sell their guitar spare parts and the serial NO is the same as other Taiwanese Yammies, and the craftmanship is so first rate, so I am sure it is real. And even if it was fake, the guy who built it must be world-class luthier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KightTemplar Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 is there a date under the pick-ups?...use the year from the old Japanese calendar to date the guitar if there is one, thats how I got the year for my SG-800, it is stamped on the underside. You mean at the bottom of the pick up? Or the back side? The bottom does not say anyhting. Also, I am sure the truss rod cover was changed by the owner before me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 yes on the bottom of the pick-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Vielen Dank Bitte sch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dangordan Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 White SG's and SG style guitars look cool! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wader2k Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nice Yammy.....had one just like it, but mine said Yamaha on the headstock. Wierd that yours doesn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Engl Kramer Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Thats very beautful- I certainly wouldn't call that plain! The white pearl is pure class and will look fantastic under stage lights. HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saint Frank Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 I have an SG500B and have really gotten to liking it once I set the nut straight. Congrats on finding a nice inexpensive guit! Once you have it for a while you may find yourself in the same position I am, looking for a SBG1000-3000. They are definitely LP slayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nice Yamaha. The headstock thing is kinda weird but that sure looks Yamaha to me. They make some great stuff. Congrats. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dres_x Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Whoa, I usually don't like white guitars but that looks awesome! HNGD!!! btw, how do you like the Ty Tabor model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KightTemplar Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Bitte sch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KightTemplar Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nice Yammy.....had one just like it, but mine said Yamaha on the headstock. Wierd that yours doesn't! Yeah it's weird I know. Didn't you sell yours? And what mod did you do in there? I see a coil tap switch.......and what were the pick ups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KightTemplar Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 I have an SG500B and have really gotten to liking it once I set the nut straight. Congrats on finding a nice inexpensive guit!Once you have it for a while you may find yourself in the same position I am, looking for a SBG1000-3000. They are definitely LP slayers. I tried the SG500B last year. It was good guit but somewhat below my expectation. My SG200 is clearly superior, and it also kills ALL epiphones and MANY current Gibsons, as far as SG and LP are concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KightTemplar Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Whoa, I usually don't like white guitars but that looks awesome! HNGD!!!btw, how do you like the Ty Tabor model? Thanks! I love my Ty Tabor. It is every bit as good as the Ibanez Andy Timmons and Music Man Luke for one third or even one fourth of the price. Also, it is a mean riff machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KightTemplar Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 I don't have a proper camera and time to film a decent video of myself, so I will let these videos speak for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 And a question for you: I remember you mentioned about your 904's "humbucker". You said it may not be a genuine humbucker but a double single-coil since it has 4 screws. As you can see my SG's humbuckers have 3. What does that mean? Thanks! The 904 has a double single coil in the bridge. The "04" of 904 means 0 Humbucker, 4 singles. Your SG and my SA have the three screws to adjust not only the height but also the angle of the pick-up in relation to the strings. A nice Yamaha feature that I have not seen elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Nice Yammy! HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Very nice. You guys are gonna give me Yammie GAS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.