{"product_id":"1979-81-yamaha-studio-lord-sl400s-brown-sunburst-mij-japan-vintage-w-gig-bag","title":"1979-81 Yamaha Studio Lord SL400S Brown Sunburst MIJ Japan Vintage w\/ Gig Bag","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\u003e1979-1981 Yamaha Studio Lord SL400S Brown Sunburst - Made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine Japanese vintage single-cut from Yamaha's Studio Lord line. The SL400S pairs classic single-cut looks - dual humbuckers, trapezoid inlays, bound neck and a tune-o-matic style bridge with stop tailpiece - with a bolt-on neck. It is a player's piece with plenty of honest playwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SL400S was added in 1979 as part of the second-generation Studio Lord series. It appears in Yamaha's 1980 catalog and was replaced by the SL450S and SL550S in 1982, so it was built for only a few years. This example wears a brown sunburst finish and shows the vintage mojo of four decades of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== SPECIFICATIONS ==\u003cbr\u003e- Model: Yamaha Studio Lord SL400S\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1979-1981\u003cbr\u003e- Country of Origin: Japan (MADE IN JAPAN stamped on neck plate)\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Brown Sunburst\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Bolt-on (4-bolt neck plate)\u003cbr\u003e- Fingerboard: Rosewood, trapezoid inlays, bound\u003cbr\u003e- Scale length: 640 mm (as measured)\u003cbr\u003e- Nut width: 42 mm\u003cbr\u003e- Neck thickness: 21 mm at 1st fret \/ 26 mm at 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e- Pickups: Two humbuckers\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003cbr\u003e- Pickup selector: 3-way\u003cbr\u003e- Bridge: Tune-o-matic style bridge with stop tailpiece\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners: Yamaha die-cast tuners (YAMAHA JAPAN stamped)\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 4.2 kg (approx. 9.3 lbs), measured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== CONDITION ==\u003cbr\u003eOverall: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Body: Scratches, dings and finish chips\/wear, most noticeable on the back and edges\u003cbr\u003e- Headstock: Finish chips on the top edge of the headstock\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Good condition, truss rod has plenty of adjustment left\u003cbr\u003e- Frets: Approximately 60-70% remaining\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Tarnish consistent with age (vintage patina); nut, bridge, saddles and tuners in good order\u003cbr\u003e- Electronics: Tested and fully functional\u003cbr\u003e- No modifications as received. No replaced parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar shows honest playwear appropriate for a 40+ year old instrument and is ready to play. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual guitar for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== INCLUDED ==\u003cbr\u003e- Soft case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== WHY THIS GUITAR ==\u003cbr\u003eThe Studio Lord series is Yamaha's take on the classic single-cut, built in Japan during the late-70s \/ early-80s period of Japanese guitar making. The SL400S had a short production run and offers dual-humbucker single-cut tone at an accessible price. With its sunburst finish and well-earned patina, it is a great vintage MIJ player.\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":67832453759218,"sku":"YAM_SL400S_1013","price":78400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/3113\/3426\/files\/01_c16e5e0c-9f8f-487f-9035-a65dffe17f90.jpg?v=1792645133","url":"https:\/\/revertyjapan.com\/products\/1979-81-yamaha-studio-lord-sl400s-brown-sunburst-mij-japan-vintage-w-gig-bag","provider":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}