1988 Yamaha HR-III Vintage Guitar Black, Kyoji Yamamoto Bow Wow

Up for sale, a circa 1988 Yamaha HR-III in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This rare Yamaha model was only produced between 1986-88, designed in collaboration with legendary Japanese guitarist Kyoji Yamamoto, frontman for one of Japan’s first-ever (and longest lasting) metal/hard rock bands, Bow Wow. Features include Power Guerilla II humbuckers, a Rockin’ Magic II tremolo, and a 24-fret rosewood fretboard.

The Power Guerilla II humbuckers feature rail pole pieces, delivering thick, warm tones, aggressive low-mids, and singing trebles. These humbuckers also take gain notably well, retaining excellent definition and aggression under any amount of dirt. Weighing 7lbs 8oz, this HR-III has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Shape: Medium C, measuring .845” 1st fret, .930” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, 12” radius, dot inlay
• Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
• Scale Length: 24 3/4”
• Nut: 1 11/16”, locking
• Tuners: Yamaha-branded
• Serialization: 6I-prefix stamp translates to ‘86-’88 production

Body Specs:

• Wood: Basswood
• Pickups: Power Guerilla II humbucker x2
• Controls: Volume x2, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
• Hardware: Rockin’ Magic II tremolo
• Plastics: Speed knobs with ridged grips

The gloss Black finish shows only light pick scuffing on top and some dings on the body, primarily on the lower bout. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is flawless save for two shallow nicks behind frets 4-5.

The original form-fit faux leather gigbag is included.