(SOLD) Yamaha SR400 Super RnRoller Black 1979
Yamaha SR400 Super RnRoller, black, made in Japan 1979. Terrible model name, excellent guitar. These were Yamaha's late seventies take on the then-current 70s Strat, so it's got the cool big headstock, maple board, ash body and trad SSS pickup setup. It's a really nice thing in the hands: the maple neck is a sweet piece of tightly grained timber with some lovely visual details up close, arrow-straight and comfy in the hands. The body is pretty light in weight and resonates nicely with play, it has that certain feeling of liveliness that a few decades of play lends a guitar. The black finish is in remarkable shape, it's got a few marks here and there but looks more like four months old than four decades. Plugged in, this is a bright, zingy and open take on the classic Strat-spank. The neck pickup is especially good, it's a sweet balance of punchy attack and singing warmth. As with all vintage Yamaha stuff, this is a beautifully made instrument, all done by hand and crafted with utmost care. But yes, Super RnRoller is a pretty dumb name... got me there.
Model: Yamaha SR400 Super RnRoller
Made: Japan, 1979 (serial 011010)
Finish: black,
Body: sen ash
Neck: maple with maple cap board, 10" radius, 25.5" scale, 42mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 3.385kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Yamaha R-II single coil x3
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor marks on the end. The neck is pretty clean, minor dimples on the back only. The back has a couple of minor dings on the back edge and belly carve, as well as a handful of light scuffs around the body. The sides have a couple of light scuffs on each horn as well as a few dimples in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has some minor dimples behind the bridge and in the elbow area as well as some play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: very good condition (8/10).
Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Frets have some normal wear, but they're recently dressed and polished, 7/10 for fret life left. Setup with fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.