Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967
Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967

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Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967

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Yamaha SB-2A Flying Samurai Bass Coral Red 1967

Yamaha SB-2A, Coral Red, made in Japan1966. The Flying Samurai of guitars and basses were among Yamaha's first ever electric instruments. The shape is wildly original: there's shades of Mosrite and Fender, but really these are a beast all their own. 60s era Japan made stuff isn't always made with perfect precision, but this is beautifully executed; excellent woodwork, quirky but impressive hardware, well finished... some stuff from this era by Teisco or Guyatone feels a little unrefined, but this is super classy and feels very convincing in the  hands. The pickup is reasonably hot, and being placed so far up towards the neck, this does one sound best: fat, thumpy, doomy growl. It's got a tuneful and punchy fundamental note and an abundance of lows and low mids, with just enough snap on the top end when you dig to keep things percussive and pleasing. The bridge has been replaced: there's some extra holes left behind, but from a functional perspective, this is easy to adjust and nicely intonated; life is good. I'm a huge fan of these original Samurai models, and I reckon they're a fun little investment too. It's unreasonably cool.

Model: Yamaha SB-2A
Made: Japan, 1966, Nippon Gakki factory
Serial: 4395
Finish: Coral Red, gloss poly
Body: nato
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 31.5" scale, 10.5" radius, 42mm nut, moderate C shape
Weight: 3.710kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Yamaha single coil
Accessories: Yamaha vintage hard case

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and edges and some dents on the front near the strig tree and logo. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and dents on the back only. The back has dents in the elbow area, belly carve and bottom corner and some rub wear around the neck plate. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body and some dents near the jack. The front has dimples around the bridge, a couple of small dents 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 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only

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