Yamaha SGV300, sonic blue, made in Taiwan 2000. These are possibly the coolest guitars ever... right? The Flying Samurai line launched in 1967 and were some of Yamaha's first-ever electric guitars. Surf rock was beyond massive in Japan in the sixties, so it made sense for the local builders to build guitars accordingly. This one is a reissue model from 2000; why Yamaha doesn't still offer these new is beyond me. The tones on offer are many, varied and excellent. The second tone knob provides some wizardry that allows you to dial in single coil, Strat-style in-between tones and full LP style humbucker tones from the varying positions, which is amazing given the original circuit design came from the sixties. There's a lovely percussive bark to the tone that flavours all the options, somewhere between an SG and a Mustang, but with plenty of variation at your fingertips. This one is wearing a gorgeous coat of lightly faded sonic blue and is in remarkable condition for two decades on Earth. We opted to leave the stickers on this one, due to an overwhelming vote in favour on the shop socials. Take them off if you want, but you're at risk of being no fun at all.

Model: Yamaha SGV300 
Made: Taiwan, 2000, Nippon Gakki factory
Serial: QL0279024
Finish: sonic blue
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, 42mm nut, slim C
Weight: 3.600kg
Mods: nonme
Pickups: Yamaha single coil x3
Accessories: trem arm, basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the front around the posts. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has dimples near the neck join, elbow area and along the back edge. The sides have minor dimples and scuffs around the whole body. The front has scuffs around the tailpiece and knobs, dimples and a sticker in the elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only