Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Yamaha Super Axe SA1000 semi-hollow electric guitar in cherry red finish, made in Japan in 1978.

These late 70s Yamaha semi-hollows are incredibly well built guitars and have developed a really strong reputation over the years for their craftsmanship, playability, and tone. The SA1000 sits in that sweet spot of vintage Japanese quality where Yamaha was competing directly with higher-end Gibson ES models while still doing their own thing.

This example features a laminated maple semi-hollow body, set neck construction, bound rosewood fingerboard, original Yamaha humbuckers, and original Yamaha branded tuners. The cherry finish has aged nicely and shows off the wood grain underneath beautifully.

Just cleaned, restrung and professionally set up here at the shop with low action. Plays great up and down the neck.

The guitar has a warm, articulate tone with plenty of clarity and sustain. Great for blues, jazz, classic rock, fusion, and indie styles alike.

Cosmetically, the guitar shows normal vintage wear throughout including scratches, small dings, finish wear, and signs of age consistent with a well cared for late 70s instrument.

Someone added an additional strap button at some point on the upper horn.

The original pickguard is missing.

Includes the original Yamaha hard case as shown.

Please review all photos carefully for condition details.

Case: OHSC

Scale Length: 24.75“

Nut Width: 1.69“

Fret Wear: 8/10

Action at 12F (6th): 4/64“

Action at 12F (1st): 4/64“

Weight: 8lbs 12oz

Overall Condition: 8/10

Cool Factor: 11 out of 10

USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.

Internal Use (Bin) - PA-2-1