Yamaha ERG121 in black, Pacifica family, made in Indonesia 1991. This is a handy beginner guitar. Yamaha's famously consistent manufacturing is on show; it's nicely put together despite being a more basic model. This fits happily into the 'superstrat' genre: two...
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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 These were a Japan-market-only LP copy, the Lord Player model superseded the Studio Lord and had some more deluxe features including a mahogany body and the cheeky open-book headstock.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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 Used Yamaha Lord Player in tobacco sunburst, made in Japan 1984. This is one of Yamaha's earlier Lord Player models, they only popped up in 1983 as a more luxurious Japan-only update on the earlier Studio Lords. Yamaha changed a...
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Yamaha PB400Â Pulser Bass, natural finish over ash body, made in Japan in 1978. This is a pretty simple precision-style bass, nothing fancy, but gets the basic elements right. The lightweight sen-ash body is truly stunning, the natural finish really shows...
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Yamaha Pulser Bass, made in Japan 1980, natural gloss over ash. This is superb. Yamaha only made these for a few years, and the build quality is awesome. The neck is a little slimmer than a Fender 50s style P, but...
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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 SB600 Super Bass, natural nato finish, made in Japan in 1977. A little bit P, a little J, a little offset... a mammoth tone! The first thing you'll notice is the beautiful grain of the nato body. The finish...
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Yamaha SB600 Super Bass, sunburst nato finish, made in Japan in 1978. These Super Basses are a bit of a hidden gem, they're precisely and solidly made, and they sound absolutely huge. The bass features a solid nato wood body, a...
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Yamaha SR-400 Super R'n'Roller, sunburst finish. These were Yamaha's version of the '57 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-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 really shows the amazing grain of the Japanese sen ash! These models were only made for a few years and are basically a copy of Fender's 1957Â Stratocasters, but with the big...
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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 Studio Lord SL500 in brown sunburst, made in Japan in 1976. The Studio Lord was Yamaha's late 70s LP copy, and the build quality and tone of them is astounding. This is the earliest example of these we've seen, and...
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Yamaha Studio Lord SL500 Les Paul style in tasty cherry sunburst. The serial number records on these is a bit foggy, but the best estimate for build date is 1980 on this one; they were only in production for a...
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Yamaha Studio Lord SL500 Les Paul style in classic cherry sunburst, made in Japan in 1978. These Studio Lord models are amazingly well built, they're a great example of meticulous vintage Japanese craftsmanship. The cherry sunburst has aged beautifully and really...
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Yamaha Studio Lord SL500 Les Paul style in classic red sunburst, made in Japan in 1978. These Studio Lord models are a little mysterious, they were only made between 1976 and 1979 and marketed mostly in Japan. They're exceptionally well built,...
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Yamaha Studio Lord, SL500, made in Japan 1979 in red sunburst. This is one monster LP! The build quality of the Yamaha LP models is astounding, they're beautifully put together and the necks always feel great. Most of the SL500Â models...
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Yamaha Studio Lord SL500S in tasty brown sunburst, made in Japan in 1977. The build quality on these is astounding, especially given the dollars you can claim one for. The less-common brown sunburst finish looks awesome after 40 years and...
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Yamaha Studio Lord SL500S in luxurious brown sunburst. This guitar really has that 'special something'. The build quality on these models really is amazing, they're meticulously made and feel fantastic. The back and outside of the burst is a dark mocha...
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Yamaha Studio Lord SL600S, made in Japan in 1977. This is so clean, it could just about pass for brand new. The condition for a 40 year old guitar is astounding, we've never seen anything this old in this kind...
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Yamaha SB600 Super Bass, natural nato finish, made in Japan in 1977. Manufacturer: YamahaModel: Super Bass SB-600Year: 1977 (serial 001296)Made in: JapanFinish: natural gloss over nato wood, 3-ply black guardBody: nato, 2-piece sandwich constructionNeck: maple with maple board including some birds-eye, dot inlaysMods: noneNeck pickup: original Yamaha 8-pole...
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Yamaha BB1000 Broad Bass, made in Japan 1977, natural finish. Vintage Yamaha stuff is coolest, so this therefore is definitely the coolest. The Broad Bass line debuted in 1977, so this is a first year example. The shape is similar to P...
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Yamaha BB300, vivid red finish, made in Taiwan 1991. This is a great little bass, it's got a lot to offer. Like many Yamaha instruments, it's very tidily made and feels reassuring and precise in the hands. The neck is...
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Yamaha Bill Sheehan Attitude Special, made in Taiwan 1997, electric blue metallic. This, friends, is exceptionally cool. Mr Sheehan made his name playing for Mr Big, among others; he's a giant of the rock bass world and a noted tonelord....
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I love this, it sounds great. It's got a sweet natural hi-fi tone, the level control means it'll double as a boost, plus it looks like something from Lost In Space. Absolutely a hidden gem.Model: Yamaha CO-10M CompressorMade: Japan, 1980sType: compressorPower: regular 9v...
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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 Lord Player LP400, made in Japan 1984-6, black. The Lord Player followed on from the earlier Studio Lord, and came with some nice changes that push it closer to 'vintage correct' as an LP copy: open-book headstock, vintage style...
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Yamaha Lord Player in brown sunburst, made in Japan 1984. This is one of Yamaha's earlier Lord Player models, they were made from 1983-1986 as a more vintage-correct update on the well-renowned Studio Lord models of 76-82. Yamaha changed a few things, so you get...
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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 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 PB400 Pulser Bass, made in Japan in 1980. This is a little piece of aged-P-perfection. We love vintage Yamaha around here, and it's because it's such exceptionally good gear for such little cash. This has a really sweet three piece...
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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, hot pink. Well, here's the bass you never knew you needed! These PB400RA models are an evolution of the late 70s 'Pulser Bass'; they're fairly accurate vintage Precision copies built to a brilliant standard. It's got...
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Yamaha PB400RA, blue burst, made in Japan 1986, fretless. This is a funky thing. These PB models replaced the late 70s 'Pulser Bass'; they're a fairly vintage correct take on the classic Precision Bass. There's some nice appointments: ash body, reverse...
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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 PB400R Precision-style bass, sunburst, made in Japan 1984. The PB series succeeded the excellently titled 'Pulser Bass' models from the late 70s. It's got some pretty classic features that hark back to the 1962 Fender P, like the rosewood board with 7.25"...
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Yamaha Pulser Bass, made in Japan in 1979. These are a superb bass, there's really a whole lot to love. For a start, it looks awesome. The natural finish has worn over time to a semi-satin look, showing off the...
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Yamaha PB400 Pulser Bass, sunburst, 1979; wearing a Squier MIJ Silver Series neck. This is a bit of a Topshelf-partscaster. We received the Yamaha bass, and unknown to us at the time, the truss rod was broken. The rod can...
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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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