{"product_id":"1985-yamaha-sfx-iii-pearl-white-mij","title":"1985 Yamaha SFX-III Pearl White MIJ","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA rare 1985 Yamaha SFX-III in Pearl White, built in Japan and loaded with Yamaha’s original Power Guerrilla-II humbuckers and Rockin’ Magic II locking tremolo system.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SFX series was Yamaha’s mid-1980s answer to the high-performance electric guitar boom, combining a compact carved Superstrat-style body with set-neck construction, 24 frets, dual humbuckers and a fully locking tremolo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha’s 1985 catalog lists the SFX-III at ¥60,000 and specifically shows Pearl White as a factory finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory specifications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasswood body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany set neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e628mm \/ approximately 24.75\" scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Yamaha Power Guerrilla-II humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamaha Rockin’ Magic II locking tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearl White finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose specifications are also documented from a period Yamaha catalog reference for the SFX-I, II and III lineup. The SFX-III was the more stripped-down version of the family, using the Power Guerrilla-II pickups and chrome hardware rather than some of the extra switching and upgraded appointments found on the higher SFX-I and SFX-II models. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar still retains the distinctive original Power Guerrilla-II pickups. These unusual rail-style humbuckers are a big part of the SFX-III’s identity and are often missing or replaced on surviving examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also retains the original Yamaha Rockin’ Magic II tremolo system, including the locking hardware at the nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar has just been cleaned, restrung and set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is Very Good. There are normal scratches, small chips, light dents and general cosmetic wear consistent with a roughly 40-year-old guitar, but it presents very nicely overall. The Pearl White finish has aged to an attractive warm cream color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets show moderate but very usable wear. I would rate them approximately 8.4\/10, with plenty of life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number 660442 is stamped on the rear of the headstock along with “Made in Japan.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 24.75“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.6“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 8.4\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .08“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .06“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 8lbs 10oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 8.6\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - I1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54338938503532,"sku":"ALI-018","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC03136.jpg?v=1788980053","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/1985-yamaha-sfx-iii-pearl-white-mij","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}