Yamaha SG-800S 1982
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Good condition 1982 Yamaha SG-800S in cherry. A few minor dings, but otherwise very very clean for the age. Nice weight and balance. Sounds amazing.
History
In late 1976 Yamaha launched the new range of SGs this is really the start of a range which encompassed a huge number of The 600 and 800 were launched in Dec 1979 and lasted until 1981. In 1982 there was a limited edition SG800S. all are 628mms scale 43mm nut 2 volume 2 control, TOM and stoptail bridge and a 3 way switch. The 500 and 800 specs are:
| 600 | 800 | |
| Body | Maple and Agathis Bound | Nato and Maple Bound |
| Neck | Mahogany Set | Mahogany Set |
| Fretboard | Rosewood Dot Markers 22 frets | Rosewood Chevron Markers 22 frets |
| Tuners | Yamaha Sealed Diecast | Yamaha Sealed Diecast |
| Headstock | Unbound Yamaha small thistle logo model on TRC | Unbound Yamaha small thistle logo model on TRC |
| Pickup | Humbucking G-II x 2 uncovered with white surrounds | Humbucking G-II x 2 uncovered with white surrounds |
| Controls | Amber speed dial 2V 2T 3 way no coil split | Amber speed dial 2V 2T 3 way push push coil split on tone controls |
| Pickguard | Small off white raised | Small off white raised |
| Colours | Black or Tobacco Sunburst | Oilstain or Persimmon Red* |
| Weight | 3.8kgs | 4.1kgs |
| Launch Price | 60000y | 80000y |