Used Yamaha Lord Player in gloss black with cream binding, made in Japan 1984-86. These models replaced the earlier Studio Lords and originally appeared in 1983, and seem to drop out of the catalogue after 1986. You get some nice appointments:...
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 Used Yamaha Lord Player in red sunburst, made in Japan 1985. These were a Japan-market-only LP copy, the Lord Player model superseded the Studio Lord and had some more deluxe features including a mahogany body and the cheeky open-book headstock. This particular one...
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Yamaha SA1000 Super Axe, transparent red, made in Japan 1979. These are Yamaha's copy of the classic Gibson 335, and they're exceptionally awesome. The build quality is remarkable; all the details are spot-on and it really feels amazing in the...
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Yamaha Super Axe, 335-style semi-hollow made in Japan in 1978, in transparent red. This is a late 70s Yamaha copy of the classic 1958 Gibson 335, and it sure is a magical beast. The build quality is superb, nothing is...
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Yamaha SA700 Super Axe, transparent red, made in Japan 1979. The Super Axe is Yamaha's copy of the classic Gibson 335, and they're very good indeed. The build quality is incredible; everything is exactly where it should be, the attention...
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Yamaha SR-400 Super Roller Strat Copy. Check out the grain on that sen ash! These models are basically a copy of Fender's 1970s era Stratocasters. The neck is amazing; it's been well 'played in' so the finish has worn to...
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Yamaha SR-400 Super Roller Strat copy in sleek black finish. These models are basically a copy of Fender's 1970s era Stratocasters. The neck is great, it's really nicely shaped, the frets are even and low and the lacquer has held...
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Yamaha SR-500 Super Roller Strat Copy. The natural finish brings out the character of the Japanese sen ash; it's a sight to behold! These models were only made for a few years and are basically a copy of Fender's 1957 Stratocasters, but...
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Yamaha ST535RX HSS Strat, made late 80s in Japan in delicious blue burst. This looks so damn cool! The blue burst extends all the way up the back of the neck to the headstock, it's a loud look that's set off...
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Yamaha dreadnought, spruce and mahogany, year unknown. This is a nice little strummer, it's simple and effective. Yamaha have a way of making brilliant guitars for how-do-they-do-that prices, and this is a prime example. It all works nicely: the neck is...
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Yamaha Mike Stern Pacifica, made in Taiwan 1999, trans orange. The Pacifica has taken many forms over the years, but this Tele-esque take has got to be the most iconic of them all. Mike Stern has an enviable resume, playing alongside...
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Yamaha PB400R bass, made in Japan 1986, blue burst finish. It's no secret that Topshelf loves vintage Yamaha stuff... and we've got good reason: it's exceptionally good. This little legend is a PB400R, the 80s update on Yamaha's curiously named 'Pulser...
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Yamaha PB400RA bass, made in Japan 1986, black. These are an evolution on the perfectly titled 'Pulser Bass' models from the late 70s; basically Yamaha's take on the classic Precision Bass. You get some nice vintage style appointments you only find on...
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Yamaha PB400RA bass, made in Japan 1985, candy apple red. Vintage Japanese made Yamaha stuff always brings the goods, and this mean-looking bass totally brings the goods. This is an evolution of the late 70s 'Pulser Bass', hence the model number. It's got...
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Yamaha PB400RA bass, made in Japan 1985, white. Vintage Japanese made Yamaha stuff is exceptionally well made and full of mojo, and this is a perfect example. This is an evolution of the late 70s 'Pulser Bass', hence the model number. It's got...
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Yamaha PB400RA bass, made in Japan 1986, white. Vintage Japanese made Yamaha stuff is exceptionally well made and full of mojo, and this is a perfect example. This model is an evolution of the late 70s 'Pulser Bass'. It's got the ash...
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Yamaha SA-1200s semi hollow, brown sunburst, made in Japan in 1982. Damn, this is incredible! This model is almost exactly the same as the very famous SA-2000, the only differences are the plain inlays and lack of headstock motif and the...
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Yamaha SA-1200s semi hollow, brown sunburst, made in Japan in 1980. Sometimes it's hard to put into words just how exceptional a guitar really is... this is one of those occasions. I could fill this description with superlatives, and I'd still...
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Yamaha SA-1200s semi hollow, burgundy, made in Japan in 1980. This is exceptionally good, it's really quite remarkable. The SA1200S is a rare model, Yamaha made a total of 800 between 1980-82, that's all. It's basically the same guitar as...
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Yamaha SA-15 hollow body, made in Japan 1969. This is a superbly cute oddity from a much cooler bygone era. Yamaha began making electric guitars in 1966, and this model was part of the long-running and very highly regarded SA...
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Yamaha SA-50 hollow body, dark green, made in Japan circa 1969. We've shown this to a few people, and the reaction is always the same: "holy heck that's a gorgeous guitar!" (or similar). These original Yamaha hollows are incredibly well...
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Yamaha SA-50, made in Japan 1973, electric blue. These early SA models drip with swagger and sleek styling; they're truly an unsung hero in the vintage guitar universe. This example dates to late in the game for this model that was...
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Yamaha SA-50, sunburst, made in Japan 1968. We're unashamed vintage-Yamaha fanatics around here; we're happy to shout from the rooftops about the many virtues of these brilliant guitars. This is an SA-50, a model that launched in 1967 and disappeared...
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Yamaha SA-50, transparent green, made in Japan 1968. Have I mentioned I love Vintage Yamaha guitars? I love them. This is an SA50, a quirky little model made from 1967-73 approx. It's got some cool little original design features: the...
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Yamaha SA-50, transparent red, made in Japan 1972. These old Yamaha hollow-bodies are a favourite around here. This one is a perfect example of why: it's a stupendous guitar with voodoo in spades. The trans-red finish reveals the subtle grain...
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Yamaha SA-60 semi-hollow in natural gloss, made in Japan 1974. This is a stunning item! It's really in incredible shape for a guitar that's well over 40 years old, it's very clean indeed. These old Yamaha's are incredibly well made;...
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Yamaha SA1000 in brown, made in Japan 1978. I'll never get bored of extolling the virtues of these vintage Yamaha Super Axe series guitars; they're just so good. The SA1000 is blessed with a silky smooth ebony board; it feels fantastic under...
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Yamaha SA1000 in persimmon red, made in Japan 1979. These were Yamaha's take on the iconic Gibson ES-335. The SA series like this are some of Yamaha's longest running and most revered models; sit still for five minutes around here and you'll cop an...
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Yamaha SA700 Super Axe semi-hollow, natural finish, made in Japan 1977. We love vintage Yamaha guitars, and these SA models are some of the best. The 'Super Axe' was Yamaha's take on the Gibson ES335 shape and body style, the...
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Yamaha SA700 Super Axe, natural gloss, made in Japan 1981. The Super Axe is Yamaha's copy of the classic Gibson 335, and they're very good indeed. The build quality is incredible; everything is exactly where it should be, the attention to...
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Yamaha SA900 semi hollow, very shiny black, made in Taiwan 1986. What a sleek, stealthy, sassy machine this is. Vintage Yamaha hollows are a big favourite around here, and it's not for no reason: the build quality, feel and tone...
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Yamaha SE450, made in Taiwan 1984, tobacco burst. This little guy is basically a slightly rounder version of Strat shape; it's nice and comfy. It's got a moderately chunky 50s style neck, similar to a Fender Japan ST57, but with...
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Yamaha SG-30, made in Japan 1974. When I first saw this guitar, I liked it, but when I first played this guitar... I loved it. This, quite frankly, is fantastic. The Yamaha SG series is long running and attracted some...
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Yamaha SG-5A, pearl blue, made in Japan 1968. Well well, what do we have here? It's common knowledge by now that there's a deep, strong love for vintage Yamaha stuff here at Topshelf, and oh boy, here's a proper example....
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Yamaha SG-RR Standard, made in Japan 1989, wine red. This is a quirkly little anomaly; a short-lived Yamaha twist on the Gibson Les Paul Special. You get some Gibson flavoured appointments: two P-90 style pickups, a 24.75" scale, basic electronics, the double...
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Yamaha SG500, made in Japan 1976, black. This is a very cool guitar indeed. The Yamaha SG series made some serious waves in the 70s and 80s; they were famously played by Carlos Santana among others. The body shape only sort-of...
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Yamaha SGV300, pearl green, made in Taiwan 2000. The 'Flying Samurai' line of guitars are somewhat of a cult classic amongst surf players; they've got all sorts of 60s Japanese weirdness going on. This one dates to the slightly ill-timed reissues of...
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Yamaha SR-400 Super R'n'Roller, natural finish. These were Yamaha's version of the '57 Strat, made briefly between in the late 70s/early 80s out of the famed Matsumoku factory in Japan. There's some really stunning grain on show here; sen ash is...
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Yamaha SR-400 Super R'n'Roller, sunburst finish. These were Yamaha's hybrid of a '57 and 70s Strat, made briefly between in the late 70s/early 80s. The high-gloss sunburst finish has aged beautifully, it really shows off the grain of the Japanese sen-ash! The...
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Yamaha SR-500 'Super RnRoller' Strat copy, natural finish, made in Japan 1978. It's no secret that we love vintage Yamaha around here, there's a good reason for it: it's incredible gear. This is based on the '57 Strat, but with...
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Yamaha Studio Lord SL500, red sunburst. The Studio Lords were made from 1976-1980 approx; they're some of the best quality and value Gibson-style guitars going around. This one dates to 1979, although it's in pretty shiny condition and could easily be four...
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Yamaha SB500 Super Bass, brown finish, made in Japan in 1977. These Super Bass models have got to be some of the most underrated vintage basses going around. It's a little bit Jazz Bass-ish, but with a slightly wonky shape...
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