Yamaha SC3000 Super Combinator, brown sunburst, made in Japan 1981. The Super Combinator line was Yamaha's way of upping the ante on the Strat-style guitar, launching in the late 70s. This 1981 model has a different setup to the late 70s examples we've had through previously. For a start, it's a gorgeous set neck construction. The smooth slim C neck shape, comfy neck to body join and Gibson-style 24.75" scale make moving up and down the neck extremely easy. As the title suggests, there's a bunch of different tones on deck via some fun switching. The five-way switch delivers some standard Strat-style tones, but the push/push switch on the tone pot adds a passive booster to the mix, adding a heap of girth and punch. There's a lovely balance of classic Strat-spank, with crispy clarity and zest, and SG or Firebird style growl and punch, there's a lot of fun to be had. As with all vintage Yam stuff, the fretwork, finish quality, wood selection and overall build quality is absolutely immaculate, so this has the feel of a brilliantly made guitar with a certain integrity and resonance to it. What a combinatortion!

Model: Yamaha SF3000 Super Flighter
Made: Japan, 1981, (serial 038354)
Finish: brown sunburst, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: two piece maple, rosewood slab board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 3.460kg
Mods: cavity cover removed and missing
Pickups: Yamaha C-II single coil x3
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor marks on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has no major marks, just a few little scuffs near the jack, in the elbow area and near the neck joint. The back cover is missing. The sides have a few dimples near the jack and in the elbow area. The front has a few scuffs near the knobs and in the elbow area, as well as some standard play wear 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 looking good with light wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.