Members tincob Posted February 17, 2007 Members Share Posted February 17, 2007 Reading Gas Man's SPAM listing, I guess the SG700S does have coil splitting. Or is it only the SG700S and not SG700? Anyway, his looks really nice, but the green isn't doing anything for me. If it was any color, I would be on that like white on rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted February 18, 2007 Members Share Posted February 18, 2007 The SG2000 with the three piece plain maple top is the real thing for me. Yamaha had this three piece cap as part of a very well thought of design. I think the center piece's grain runs differently than the others. Now they make them two piece top because the buying public doesn't understand the concept and think it's just a way to use up bits of wood lying around. As if Yamaha didn't have enough top grade tone wood for its top models... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aliensporebomb Posted February 18, 2007 Members Share Posted February 18, 2007 Beautiful - I always wanted one of the SBG3000's - a white one with gold hardware and abalone binding - an acquaintance of mine has oneand he can do the Alex Lifeson "Spirit of Radio" tone on it spot-on. Love these guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members myway Posted February 18, 2007 Members Share Posted February 18, 2007 I owned one. Sold it 4 years ago, and man do I regret it. It was tobacco sunburst, in perfect condition, and played like butter, sounded pretty awsome. It was a little heavy, but I did not mind. I would love to have another some day. Yamaha Sg, as well as an old Ibanez artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tincob Posted February 21, 2007 Members Share Posted February 21, 2007 Any Yamaha SG owners also own or have played the Hamer USA flattop Specials or Customs with dual HB's and can comment on which they preferred? They are roughly in the same price range: Yamaha SG1000 = Hamer Special or Special FM Yamaha SG2000 = Hamer Custom I'm thinking about getting one as my one high-end guitar purchase and wanted some feedback. I'm looking for the Les Paul sound but LP's are a dime a dozen and I would like the doublecut access and look. I thought about the Gibson SG but ruled it out for now. I probably will not get the chance to play one before buying. It sounds from all the enthusiastic owners that I can't go wrong with either. I also posted this to the Hamer crowd. Let's see who's more vocal about their selection. Thanks in advance for any comparison info you might send. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted February 21, 2007 Members Share Posted February 21, 2007 I came across a History of Yamaha book last time I was at the bookshop. It was pretty interesting. They had a pic' of Santanas "budda" motif carved SG. It was pretty cool looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members silverfacechamp Posted February 21, 2007 Members Share Posted February 21, 2007 I have a 1973 SG-85. I'll get pics when I'm done with work this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StompBoxLover Posted February 21, 2007 Members Share Posted February 21, 2007 here's my SG2000 I removed the cheap-looking sunburst (relax, all done without powertools, and very very carefully) and had a luthier in Vienna apply an slightly stained oil finish. the stock pickups were awful, so I replaced them with Dimarzios (Paf Pro and Fred), then Duesenbergs (Domino P90 in the neck position and a Grand Vintage Humbucker in the brigde) which sounded almost there... almost. now its GFS Nashville Retrotrons - sounds perfect! no splits or other nonsense, just good Humbuckerage. although I might have it rewired, so the bridge PU will go directly to the jack - no vol or tone pots. Sperzel locking tuners bone nut Duesenberg hardware (TOM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnny fannucci Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 Post your pics I have a very early Yamaha SG 2000 serial 001404 cherryand I desperately need a new bridge I've been trying to get a roller type, but I cannot fine one anywhereMillions of LP roller tune-o-matics where the post spacings are 73.5mm I need a roller tune-o-matic with 76mm post centres...I'm breaking strings left and right not only top E's but low E's and everything in between...Also can anyone recommend a good neck pickup to achieve amazing sustain.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Musicscotty Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 Contact Yamaha directly, using the link/telephone number for whatever country you're in. I got a very quick response on a new set of pickup rings for my '79 SG2000, from Yamaha UK. Not sure what the problem is with your neck pickup. The sustain on the neck pickup of my SG2000 is outstanding. It sounds like it maybe needs a good pro setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crappymonkey Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 I wish I had one but the old ones are hard to find and the new ones are too expensive Maybe First Act will make a version of Matt Pike's guitar to sell to the public. That would be pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tincob Posted February 4, 2009 Members Share Posted February 4, 2009 Holy old thread resurrection. I didn't realize how much of a nag I was back then. I did wind up with a SBG1200 though. And it has coil splits. I'm happy with the stock pups. Never thought of replacing them, even once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Musicscotty Posted February 5, 2009 Members Share Posted February 5, 2009 ^^^ Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted February 5, 2009 Members Share Posted February 5, 2009 I wish I had one but the old ones are hard to find and the new ones are too expensive Maybe First Act will make a version of Matt Pike's guitar to sell to the public. That would be pretty cool. What is that guitar? I vaguely remember seeing something like that (I think from a vid RockNote posted back then). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Musicscotty Posted February 5, 2009 Members Share Posted February 5, 2009 It's a 9 string First Act custom made guitar - I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RockNote Posted February 5, 2009 Members Share Posted February 5, 2009 What is that guitar? I vaguely remember seeing something like that (I think from a vid RockNote posted back then). Yes, you recall correctly. I had it confused with the real thing, so to speak. In my defence, the music was so abhorrent as to scatter my wits about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted February 5, 2009 Members Share Posted February 5, 2009 Yes, you recall correctly. I had it confused with the real thing, so to speak. In my defence, the music was so abhorrent as to scatter my wits about. Yes, now I remember also the sound of it. The way it sounded, it could have been anything with two horns... including the devil itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wader2k Posted February 5, 2009 Members Share Posted February 5, 2009 Wow.....old thread is old.....and I haven't posted in it... sbg200(no longer mine) and sbg2000 ...both from early 80's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pvt.Happy Posted November 12, 2010 Members Share Posted November 12, 2010 I have a very beautiful SG85 from the early 70's... The pickups alone are mind blowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Schtang Posted November 12, 2010 Members Share Posted November 12, 2010 the SG2000 was always a wonderful guitar. Along side the Ibanez AR Artist Series (300, 500 and 5000) they were the best humbucking guitars of the late 70's to mid 80's. My Bro owned a SG2000 while I owned this 1981 Ibanez AR500 Artist (active PUs) pictured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted November 12, 2010 Moderators Share Posted November 12, 2010 Here they come: That's just fuckin stupidly gorgeous:cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wader2k Posted November 12, 2010 Members Share Posted November 12, 2010 the SG2000 was always a wonderful guitar. Along side the Ibanez AR Artist Series (300, 500 and 5000) they were the best humbucking guitars of the late 70's to mid 80's. My Bro owned a SG2000 while I owned this 1981 Ibanez AR500 Artist (active PUs) pictured. That's been on my wishlist for some time.....gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bratta69 Posted September 29, 2015 Members Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'm selling mine its a black yamaha SG 1820 anyone interested?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'm selling mine its a black yamaha SG 1820 anyone interested?? If you have one for sale, you should post it in the HC Classifieds. http://www.harmonycentral.com/forum/forum/Classifieds Please don't spam the main forums with FS / WTB posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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