The 1983 Yamaha SG800 (often found as the SG800S) is a revered, Japanese-made electric guitar known as the lighter, more comfortable sibling to Yamaha's flagship SG-1000 and SG-2000 models. It features a mahogany body, set-neck construction, and onboard coil-splitting for highly versatile tonal options. Key Specifications
  • Body: Nato/Mahogany back with a maple top.
  • Neck: Mahogany set-neck with a rosewood fretboard (22 or 24.75" scale length depending on the exact sub-model).
  • Pickups: High-output humbuckers with Alnico V magnets.
  • Electronics: 3-way toggle switch with push-push or push-pull pots for coil splitting (often marketed by Yamaha as the "Bi-Sound System").
  • Hardware: Chrome stoptail and Yamaha sealed die-cast tuners. 

Promoted similar listings













Listeda month ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • SG-800 - year 1983
Categories
Year
  • 1983
Body Type
  • Hollow Body

Product safety information may be available here.

The Guitar Colonel

HAWTHORN, Australia
Joined Reverb:2016

Reverb Protection

Simple Returns, Secure Transactions, Human Support

Learn more

Secure Checkout

Reverb Gives

Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music.

Oops, looks like you forgot something. Please check the fields highlighted in red.