No Yamaha electric guitar seems to cause more confusion as the SG1500 does.

When Yamaha introduced the highly acclaimed SG2000 they also introduced a SG1500. In a 1976 flyer where Yamaha introduces the new SG series the SG 1500 appears as second in line after the SG2000. Including sustain plate, T-cross maple etc. This first SG1500 is very close to the original SG2000, but with a set neck instead of the through neck, chrome hardware instead of gold plated, dot inlays instead of block inlays.

Here the heaviest of the Yamaha SG range the phenomenal rare and all original 1st issue Yamaha SG-1500, 1977, good condition for its near 40 years….in delicious Cherry Sunburst. A true Rock Beast! Not many of these about anymore, as it was produced in far fewer numbers than the famous Yamaha SG-2000 that was sported by Carlos Santana for his Moonflower recordings and subsequent releases. This is an awesome machine, it may look simpler than the SG-2000, with its dot markers and ebony fret board. However the SG-2000 is more common than this rock axe.  The guitar is fitted with a set neck with tenon joint construction and solid chrome sustain plate is fitted under the bridge for maximum sustain.

There are a couple of dings which are pictured above that don't affect playability.