Yamaha SG700S in Rare Trans Green with Case – MIJ November 1998

This guitar comes with its original case, is all original with no modifications, and is in good overall condition, especially for its age. It's a fantastic player that holds its own against Les Pauls, with build quality likely surpassing most Gibbies from that era.

It has a great look, a comfortable weight, and excellent tuning stability. The action is very low, making it a joy to play. The neck has a good thickness, feels fast, and offers great access to the upper frets thanks to the double cutaway. 

The pickups sound excellent both clean and in overdrive, covering a wide range from warm jazz tones to aggressive hard rock bite. The push/push pots for coil-splitting add immense tonal versatility and, allowing even for Telecaster-like twangy tones, make this guitar far more versatile than a typical Les Paul.

The beautiful trans-green front is almost immaculate, frets are excellent, the neck is clean. There is no buckle rash, just a few minor scratches and dings on the rear, along with some guitar stand scuffs and dings on the edge of the body. There is a small chip on the headstock and a minor scratch and ding on the neck (not through the paint). The hardware shows very slight pitting.

About The Yamaha SG700S

These guitars are becoming increasingly sought after, with prices steadily rising due to their exceptional build quality and performance. The SG700S is gaining recognition among collectors and players alike, making it a sound investment for the future. For more information on the instrument, please google Ray Fenwick’s review of the SG700S. 

Notable Yamaha SG players over time include Carlos Santana, John Frusciante, Midge Ure, Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard, Dio, Whitesnake), Bob Marley, Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson (Big Country), and Ray Fenwick (Spencer Davis Group, Roger Glover and Guests, Ian Gillan Band, Forcefield, Steve Howe's Remedy) among others.

Specifications:

- Mahogany body, lightweight construction

- One-piece mahogany set neck

- Scale: 24-3/4“ (628 mm)

- Rosewood fretboard with solid block markers

- Radius: 13-3/4“ (350 mm)

- 22 frets

- Two Alnico V humbuckers with push/push coil taps on the tone pots

- Black pickup surrounds

- Gotoh-style MIJ tuners

- Gold-plated hardware

- Headstock with gold motif and gold Yamaha logo

- Serial number: 8FN 1060 (built November 1998)

- Original case included