New guitar: Yamaha SG2000

[Scotty477]

I've been absent a lot from this forum, due to work and gigs. It's good to be back.

Anyways ... I got myself a new guitar.

It's a 1979 vintage red sunburst Yamaha SG2000 and I love it  :D

Piccies.

[dave_mc]

excellent, looks very nice. I must try one of those some time, i'm sure they're great (most yamahas i've tried have been). :)

[Ian Price]

Awesome - how much did that set you back?!?!?!?!

[Kilby]

that's real nice I like it

Dave there's a real nice 3 pickup version down in Blackrock (I think it's a 1978)

[Scotty477]

Awesome - how much did that set you back?!?!?!?!

I had to part with £750 for it. They are quite rare and the store owner knows that.   

I could have got a new reissue for just over £1000 but I went for a vintage one instead.

[LazyNinja]

Nice! I love my SG1000 in my avatar. Mine is made of light mahogany and is a joy to play. Hope you enjoy your 2000!

[Scotty477]

The weight of the SG2000 seems to be it's only drawback, but I suppose it's all part of the whole long sustain thing.

God knows what they put in them to make them so heavy  :?

[Bird]

Very nice :)

[LazyNinja]

The weight of the SG2000 seems to be it's only drawback, but I suppose it's all part of the whole long sustain thing.

God knows what they put in them to make them so heavy  :?

Sustain block? I dont actually know how heavy those blocks are.

[MrBump]

I think that you've done fine for seven hundred quid.  I'd have paid that - they're one of my favourite guitars.

Well done, you.

[AndyR]

Nice one - and for cheaper than I would've guessed.

They're not really my thing, but back in 82 or so a guitarist in a rival band had one - I tried it a few times, and it was obviously a class instrument.

[Ratrod]

That's a very nice find. It looks like it's in good condition.

How are the tuners? The only weak spot of these guitars.

[dave_mc]

that's real nice I like it

Dave there's a real nice 3 pickup version down in Blackrock (I think it's a 1978)

cheers rob :) i'll look into that if i ever get round to it.

[38thBeatle]

Nice buy. I had a play on one once and enjoyed it a great deal.

[Scotty477]

That's a very nice find. It looks like it's in good condition.

How are the tuners? The only weak spot of these guitars.

The tuners seem to be very stable. They appear to be the original Yamaha 15:1 ratio tuners.







It has a massive bridge, which is very stable. You can see the brass sustain block below it in this pic.