Yamaha SGV-800 Flying Samurai Early 2000s - Sparkle Blue
Yamaha SGV-800 Flying Samurai Early 2000s - Sparkle Blue
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Made in Taiwan at Yamaha's Kaohsiung factory. Solid alder body. Bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. Alnico V single-coil pickups. Sperzel locking tuners. Professional setup completed.
Weight - 3.7kg
Available now is a Yamaha SGV-800 in Sparkle Blue from the Blue Jeans series. This model is a modern reissue of the 1960s Flying Samurai designs, produced between approximately 2000 and 2006. While Yamaha is a Japanese company, the SGV line was built at their high-specification Kaohsiung factory in Taiwan, known for exceptional quality control.
The SGV-800 is the premium version of the SGV-300. Features include a solid alder body with the iconic Samurai offset double-cutaway shape, a bolt-on maple neck with distinctive binding, and a rosewood fingerboard. The original Yamaha bridge uses sealed ball bearings at the fulcrum for smooth vibrato action.
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney.
Key Features
Period: 2000-2006
Made in: Taiwan (Kaohsiung factory)
Series: Blue Jeans series (1960s Flying Samurai reissue)
Model: SGV-800 (premium version)
Finish: Sparkle Blue
Body: Solid alder, flat top, Samurai offset double-cutaway shape
Neck: Bolt-on maple with distinctive binding
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Pickups: 2 x Alnico V single-coil (P-90/soap-bar style)
Controls: 2 x Volume, 1 x Master Tone, 3-way toggle switch
Bridge: Original Yamaha design with sealed ball bearings for smooth vibrato
Tuners: Sperzel locking tuners (high-end upgrade)
Condition: Excellent / Near-mint
Setup: Recently professionally set up
Sound and Tone
The Alnico V single-coil pickups are designed in a P-90/soap-bar style, delivering a "bitier" surf and rock tone with plenty of bite and clarity. The solid alder body provides balanced resonance, while the unique vibrato bridge offers smooth pitch modulation without tuning instability, thanks to the Sperzel locking tuners.
Feel and Playability
Lightweight alder body with an ergonomic offset shape. Recently set up with low, smooth action
Condition
Near-mint. Well above average for its age. Structurally perfect.
Background
The SGV-800 pays homage to Yamaha's cult classic Flying Samurai from the 1960s, built at Yamaha's high-specification Kaohsiung factory in Taiwan.
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