Yamaha SS-300, made in Japan in 1982, California blue. The SS series popped up for one year, 1982, and never made it into the full Yamaha catalog. The shape is a halfway between a Strat and a... something? The headstock borrows from the classic Flying Samurai models of the sixties, which paired with the wacky guard and big speed knobs makes for a cool look. Tone-wise, it's a super fat take on the Strat: heaps of beefy low end and attack with nice little sparkle on the top end. The pickups are slightly overwound compared to a standard Strat single, so there's a nice little bit of heat when you plug into an angry amp. The neck is a moderate round profile, it's easy to get along with and feels slick and quick. We've had these through before in red and black, but the blue finish... oh boy, so cool right? It's a perfect little summer guitar.

Model: Yamaha SS-300
Made: 1982, Japan (serial 090507)
Finish: California blue, gloss poly, 1-ply white guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 12" radius, 25.5" scale
Weight: 3.290kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Yamaha single coil x3
Case: basic non-originar gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock is pretty clean, note the truss rod cover is missing. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has a few dimples and light scuffs around the outside edge, no major marks though. The sides have a few minor dimples in the elbow area, no major marks. The front has a few dimples and scuffs behind the bridge and in the elbow area as well as some standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.