{"product_id":"yamaha-sa1000-1978-uni-3015389","title":"Yamaha Super Axe SA1000 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Cherry Red MIJ 1978 w\/ OHSC","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a beautiful vintage Yamaha Super Axe SA1000 semi-hollow electric guitar in cherry red finish, made in Japan in 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese late 70s Yamaha semi-hollows are incredibly well built guitars and have developed a really strong reputation over the years for their craftsmanship, playability, and tone. The SA1000 sits in that sweet spot of vintage Japanese quality where Yamaha was competing directly with higher-end Gibson ES models while still doing their own thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example features a laminated maple semi-hollow body, set neck construction, bound rosewood fingerboard, original Yamaha humbuckers, and original Yamaha branded tuners. The cherry finish has aged nicely and shows off the wood grain underneath beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust cleaned, restrung and professionally set up here at the shop with low action. Plays great up and down the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has a warm, articulate tone with plenty of clarity and sustain. Great for blues, jazz, classic rock, fusion, and indie styles alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, the guitar shows normal vintage wear throughout including scratches, small dings, finish wear, and signs of age consistent with a well cared for late 70s instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomeone added an additional strap button at some point on the upper horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original pickguard is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes the original Yamaha hard case as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: OHSC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 24.75“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 1.69“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFret Wear: 8\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (6th): 4\/64“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (1st): 4\/64“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 8lbs 12oz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: 8\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - PA-2-1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047272173932,"sku":"UNI-3015389","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/fee07c09-8d95-426e-ba9c-9a2f25df7bb9.jpg?v=1784430318","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/yamaha-sa1000-1978-uni-3015389","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}