(SOLD) Yamaha SF3000 Super Flighter Brown Sunburst 1982
Yamaha SF3000 Super Flighter, brown sunburst, made in Japan 1982. The Super Flighter is a Yamaha original shape that debuted in the late 70s; they enjoyed critical acclaim at the time and a experience a bit of a cult following now. This model was made for around one year only; it's such a cool recipe. The set neck construction and solid alder body are super resonant; the neck is a slim and super sturdy two piece maple; it feels very lively and snappy in the hands. The upper fret access is easy and the neck profile is super cooperative; it's not a typical 'shred' profile but it plays super quick. The single splittable Duncan JB humbucker cranks out snarly, rich growl with a bit of overdrive. Split the pickup and wind back the tone and you're in a different world; it's a gooey warm delight. The shape is pretty unique and the burst finish has aged beautifully; it looks awesome in a wonky-vintage-MIJ kinda way. This is definitely one of the more unusual vintage Yamaha gems out there, but it's a gem through and through. And yep, 'Flighter' isn't really a word.
Model: Yamaha SF3000 Super Flighter
Made: Japan, 1982, (serial 068770)
Finish: brown sunburst, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: two piece maple, rosewood slab board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 3.440kg
Mods: pickup replaced, strap button replaced, cavity cover removed and missing
Pickups: Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB Trembucker, splittable
Case: basic non-original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a minor chip on the end and some dimples on the front near the Yamaha logo. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some dimples around the cavity and scuffs around the whole outside of the body, most notably on the back edge. The sides have no major marks, but there's some light scuffs around the whole body. The front has some small dimples behind the bridge and near the knobs as well as some play scuffs on the 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. The frets are pretty good, just some light wear, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.