Yamaha SGV300, pearl green, made in Taiwan 2000. The 'Flying Samurai' line of guitars launched in 1966 and were among Yamaha's first ever solid body electric offerings. Surf rock was huge in Japan at the time, so local guitar builders were offering wacky shapes and twangy tone to ride the wave. This example is a reissue model made in 2000, which lends it some modern conveniences like a better bridge and tuners. The second tone-knob is a blender, so you can get humbucker, single coil or Strat-style two single coil tones in middle or bridge position with the roll of the thumb. Plugged in, this delivers some of that classic Mustang-ish punch and slap, but with a focus and power more akin to a Tele Deluxe. The pearl green finish hits the stylish curves of the body just right, it's a gorgeous vintage-futuristic look that gets me a little hot under the collar frankly. Cool cool cool cool cool cool.

Model: Yamaha SGV300
Made: 2000, Taiwan (serial QJ28157)
Finish: pearl green metallic
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius
Mods: switch replaced
Weight: 3.685kg
Pickups: Yamaha single coils x3
Case: basic Yamaha gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has a couple of very minor dimples near the cavity cover and on the bottom horn. The sides have a couple of dimples near the jack, no major marks. The front is also very clean, just a couple of light scuffs on the elbow area. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings