{"product_id":"1976-1979-yamaha-sb600-super-bass-fretless-conversion-sunburst-mij-japan-vintage","title":"1976-1979 Yamaha SB600 Super Bass Fretless Conversion Sunburst MIJ Japan Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverty Used Guitars Japan — every instrument inspected, set up, and played before listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1976-1979 Yamaha SB600 Super Bass - Fretless Conversion - Sunburst - MIJ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Yamaha SB600 Super Bass, a Japanese-made 4-string from Yamaha's original late-1970s Super Bass line. It has Yamaha's own body shape and the distinctive flared headstock of the early series. This example was converted to fretless before it came to us, so it is a player's piece for anyone after a vintage Japanese fretless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Bass series appeared in Yamaha's catalogs from 1976 to 1979, and it was aimed mainly at the Japanese domestic market. This SB600 has the early-style headstock and open-gear tuners with butterfly keys, which are different from the later 'S' models. The headstock carries the script 'SuperBass600' logo with 'YAMAHA SINCE 1887', and the neck plate is stamped 'MADE IN JAPAN'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== SPECIFICATIONS ==\u003cbr\u003e- Model: Yamaha SB600 Super Bass\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1976-1979 (catalog period of the SB series)\u003cbr\u003e- Serial: 1115 (stamped on back of headstock)\u003cbr\u003e- Country of Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Sunburst\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: One-piece maple with skunk stripe, 4-bolt neck plate\u003cbr\u003e- Fingerboard: Maple with dot inlays, fretless conversion (fret slots filled, lines visible)\u003cbr\u003e- Pickups: Two 8-pole single-coil pickups\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: Volume, Volume, Tone\u003cbr\u003e- Bridge: 4-saddle bridge with engraved chrome plate\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners: Open-gear tuners with butterfly keys\u003cbr\u003e- Pickguard: Black with white line\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 4.7 kg (measured)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== CONDITION ==\u003cbr\u003eOverall: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Body: Scratches and dings throughout, consistent with age and use\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Good condition\u003cbr\u003e- Truss rod: Limited adjustment remaining in the tightening direction\u003cbr\u003e- Fingerboard: Converted to fretless before it came to us (non-original modification)\u003cbr\u003e- Nut \/ Bridge \/ Saddles \/ Tuners: Good, function correctly\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Vintage patina and wear on the chrome parts\u003cbr\u003e- Electronics: Tested and fully functional\u003cbr\u003e- No odor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an honest player-grade vintage bass with plenty of wear from decades of use. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual instrument for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== INCLUDED ==\u003cbr\u003e- Soft case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== WHY THIS BASS ==\u003cbr\u003eYamaha's late-1970s Super Bass models were built in Japan and sold mainly in their home market, so they turn up less often outside Japan. This SB600 combines the series' unique body and headstock design with a one-piece maple neck and two 8-pole single-coil pickups. The fretless conversion gives it a different voice from the standard fretted SB600, making it a characterful choice for players who want a vintage MIJ fretless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSETUP \u0026amp; INSPECTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:\u003cbr\u003e- Neck relief and action adjusted\u003cbr\u003e- Frets and fingerboard cleaned\u003cbr\u003e- Intonation set\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners and electronics checked\u003cbr\u003eYour instrument arrives ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING FROM JAPAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance\u003cbr\u003e- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit\u003cbr\u003e- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days\u003cbr\u003ePlease message us with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67833996968178,"sku":"YAM_SB600_1013","price":36000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/3113\/3426\/files\/01_d26cfecf-9d96-4b2e-ad69-1b756f4600b9.jpg?v=1792653479","url":"https:\/\/revertyjapan.com\/products\/1976-1979-yamaha-sb600-super-bass-fretless-conversion-sunburst-mij-japan-vintage","provider":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}