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1978-1979 Yamaha SA700 "Super Axe" Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar - Natural, Made in Japan
The Yamaha SA700 is widely regarded as one of the finest Japanese takes on the ES-335 format, built in-house by Nippon Gakki during the golden age of Japanese guitar manufacturing. This example wears the aged Natural finish, a noticeably less common choice than the Persimmon Red.
Produced from late 1977 through 1983, the SA700 pairs a bound laminated beech/birch body with a mahogany centre block and a one-piece mahogany set neck. Rather than a straight copy, Yamaha applied its own engineering and woodworking standards throughout, and these instruments have earned a strong following among vintage MIJ collectors and players alike. The serial number 003529 places this example in the 1978-1979 production window.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: SA700 Super Axe
- Year: 1978-1979
- Serial: 003529
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Factory: Nippon Gakki
- Color: Natural
- Body: Laminated beech / birch, semi-hollow with centre block
- Neck: Mahogany, set neck
- Fingerboard: Bound rosewood, 22 frets
- Scale: 24.75"
- Pickups: Two Yamaha covered humbuckers
- Controls: Two Volume, Two Tone
- Switch: 3-way toggle
- Bridge: Tune-o-matic with stop tailpiece
- Tuners: Yamaha branded, chrome
- Weight: 4.05 kg
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Excellent
- Body: Very clean overall, no significant damage
- Neck: Straight. Some finish clouding on the back of the neck, a trait commonly seen on vintage Yamaha instruments
- Frets: Approximately 70-80% remaining
- Hardware: Slight tarnish on metal parts (vintage patina)
All electronics function correctly and the guitar plays and functions as intended. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual guitar for sale.
== INCLUDED ==
- Hard case (non-original)
== WHY THIS GUITAR ==
Vintage Yamaha SA models are increasingly sought after by players who want genuine 1970s Japanese build quality in a 335-style semi-hollow, and the Natural finish examples turn up far less often than the red ones. With a straight neck, healthy fret life, honest vintage patina and a weight of 4.05 kg, this is a player-grade instrument that also carries real Japan Vintage collector appeal. A hard case is included so it is ready to go straight into use.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
SETUP & INSPECTION
Cleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:
- Neck relief and action adjusted
- Frets and fingerboard cleaned
- Intonation set
- Tuners and electronics checked
Your instrument arrives ready to play.
SHIPPING FROM JAPAN
- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance
- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit
- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days
Please message us with any questions before purchasing.
