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1979-1980 Yamaha SG800 Brown Sunburst - Made in Japan
A Japanese-built Yamaha SG800 from the Nippon Gakki era, from the same SG family as the SG-1000 and SG-2000. This one has the early SG800 appointments: split-wing position inlays, a bound top and a cream pickguard with matching pickup rings.
The serial number 001943 is stamped on the back of the headstock above "MADE IN JAPAN". It belongs to the dedicated SG800 serial run used before Yamaha switched all SG models to a shared numbering system, which dates this guitar to around 1980 (late 1979 to 1980). The SG800 was released in Japan in December 1979 and was later replaced by the dot-inlay SG800S, so this is the first version of the model. Set-neck construction, dual humbuckers and Yamaha's own sealed tuners give it the solid build Japanese guitars of this era are known for.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: Yamaha SG800
- Year: c.1980 (1979-1980, by serial number)
- Serial Number: 001943
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Color: Brown Sunburst
- Body: Double-cutaway solid body with bound top
- Neck: Set neck
- Fingerboard: Bound, 22 frets, split-wing position inlays
- Headstock: Yamaha logo and flower inlay, SG800 truss rod cover
- Scale length: approx. 628 mm (24.7")
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- Neck thickness: 20.8 mm at 1st fret / 24.7 mm at 12th fret
- Pickups: Two open-coil humbuckers (HH)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Pickup selector: 3-way toggle
- Bridge: Tune-o-matic style bridge with stop tailpiece
- Tuners: Yamaha Japan sealed tuners
- Weight: 4.1 kg (approx. 9.0 lbs)
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Good
- Body: Honest playwear consistent with age. Many fine scratches on the back, plus small dings and finish chips along the edges.
- Headstock: Finish chips along the top edge of the headstock.
- Neck: In good condition, with plenty of truss rod adjustment left.
- Frets: Approximately 70-80% remaining.
- Nut / Bridge / Tuners: All in good working order.
- Hardware: Some tarnish and light pitting on the chrome parts (vintage patina).
- Electronics: Tested and fully functional.
- No modifications, and no parts were replaced.
This is a player-grade vintage Yamaha that shows its age honestly but 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 ==
- Soft case
== WHY THIS GUITAR ==
Yamaha's SG line is one of the most respected Japanese solid-body designs of its era. The SG800 gives you the classic SG look with a set neck, dual humbuckers and a bound top. This example comes from the early dedicated-serial run and keeps the original split-wing inlays that set it apart from the later SG800S. With solid frets, a healthy neck and working electronics, it is a genuine MIJ vintage instrument that is ready to play.
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.
