{"product_id":"yamaha-sg1000-1981-jgc-0196","title":"1981 Yamaha SG1000 CS Cherry Sunburst – Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust cleaned, restrung, and professionally set up with a comfortable low action. This SG1000 plays exactly as it should and is ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1981 Yamaha SG1000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e finished in the classic Cherry Sunburst. Built during Yamaha's golden era of Japanese production, the SG1000 has earned a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, incredible sustain, and rich, versatile humbucking tones. It features a carved maple top, mahogany body and set neck, ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl split-wing inlays, gold hardware, and Yamaha's renowned build quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerial number \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e045663\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e confirms \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1981\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example remains structurally sound with a straight neck and fully functional electronics. The frets show \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emedium wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e but still have plenty of life remaining, and the guitar plays cleanly up and down the neck after its recent setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, the guitar shows honest player wear throughout. There are scratches, dings, finish chips, and hardware patina consistent with a well-played vintage instrument. The most notable wear is several finish chips on the back of the neck, all of which are pictured. None of the cosmetic wear affects the guitar's structural integrity or playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is an excellent player's-grade \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1981 Yamaha SG1000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e that delivers everything these legendary Japanese instruments are known for while retaining the character of a guitar that has been played and enjoyed for more than four decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: Soft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 24.75“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 1.715“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFret Wear: 7\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .07“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .05“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 9lbs 10oz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: 7\/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) - M4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047287050604,"sku":"JGC-0196","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/14462e4e-c2ac-48fa-a2c3-7ef4559d4f84.jpg?v=1784430551","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/yamaha-sg1000-1981-jgc-0196","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}