(SOLD) Yamaha SS-300 Bright Red 1983
Yamaha SS-300, bright red, made in Japan 1983. In the early 80s, Yamaha were doing a cool Strat-ish line called the Super Combinator, which used this body shape and came in a couple of pickup configurations. This, is almost that, but mixed with a few elements of the earlier Flying Samurai line, like the hockey-stick headstock. It's very fun: the body is well balanced, the neck is slim and easy, and it sounds super juicy. The single coils are Strat-ish, but overwound a touch, so it's got heaps of punch and girth to it. The vibrant hue has plenty of personality; paired with the weird guard and quirky curves, it looks cheeky. SS= so sweet.
Model: Yamaha SS-300
Made: Japan, 1983
Serial: 109266
Finish: bright red, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 12" radius, 25.5" scale
Weight: 3.530kg
Mods: switch and knobs replaced
Pickups: Yamaha single coil x3
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some scuffs on the end and a chip on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has widespread dimples and light scuffs around the whole body, as well as some finish burn on the bottom horn and scuffs along the back edge. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body. The front has dimples in the elbow area, scuffs behind the bridge and on the back edge, dimples on the top side and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: good condition (7/10)
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: 7/10, minor wear only