1973 YAMAHA SA-60 Natural – Rare Vintage Semi-Hollow with Original Hard Case

Description: YAMAHA SA-60 Natural (1973) - Birch & Beech Body, Set Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard Thank You For Visiting! Delivering Quality Japanese Musical Instruments Worldwide We greatly appreciate your interest in this listing! Our goal is to share remarkable Japanese instruments with music enthusiasts around the globe. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime. Product Details YAMAHA SA-60 Natural (1973 Model) Body Material: Birch & Beech (Semi-Hollow, Center Block Adoption in 1973) Neck: Set Maple Neck Fingerboard: Rosewood Pickups: Original (HH, Passive) Weight: Approx. 3.8 kg Condition Grade: 4 [EX+] (Excellent for its vintage, with only minor signs of aging) Color: Natural / Wood Grain This guitar is a rare, first-year semi-hollow model from 1973, when YAMAHA transitioned from a full hollow body to a center-block design. According to the serial number, it dates to 1973, and the pickups (marked 49.5.29) indicate 1974 production. Part of the well-known SA series that debuted in 1967, it became a standard model in YAMAHA’s lineup. The headstock features original die-cast tuners with torque adjustment. The body uses birch and beech, beautifully arched for both the top and back—a truly rare build. The set neck is crafted from maple; the fingerboard is a high-quality rosewood that emulates the texture of rare tonewoods. It also comes with the original black pickguard, a collectible rarity. As you can see, the metal parts still shine brilliantly. The tuners show slight clouding, but the pickup covers are still glossy. Aside from a missing wooden cover on the tailpiece and a replaced jack (the original jack is included), this guitar has maintained its original condition. The sound is warm and powerful, with excellent tonal balance. The sharp groove from the bridge pickup and sweet, mellow, bluesy tones from the neck pickup offer a vintage semi-hollow character that modern guitars struggle to replicate. The frets remain at about 80% with no obvious dents. We have performed necessary wiring adjustments and jack replacement to ensure optimal playability. The scale is about 628 mm, nut width about 42.5 mm, and the string action at the 12th fret is around 2 mm for the 6th string and 1.5 mm for the 1st string. The neck is straight with no warping, and overall playability is superb. A rare original hard case from that era is included. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a truly special vintage instrument! Additional Specifications Condition: EX+ Top, Side, Back: Birch & Beech (Approx. 3.9 kg listed from original specs) Fingerboard: Rosewood Neck: Maple (Set Neck) Case: Original Hard Case Included Shipping Method We generally ship via FEDEX or DHL with tracking. Please note that we pack all items with utmost care, so opening the package might require some effort, but it ensures safe delivery to your doorstep. Important Notes Most of our items are used or vintage. We note their condition as accurately as possible, but please review all details before purchase. Unless otherwise stated, each item undergoes basic operational checks. Import duties, taxes, and other fees are not included in the item price; these charges are the buyer's responsibility. Our items may also be listed on other websites. If an item is out of stock, we appreciate your understanding. We will suggest alternative items when possible. Please confirm any import laws and customs fees prior to purchasing. Any additional charges levied at customs are typically billed by the shipping company. Ensure your shipping address is correct before purchasing. Any costs incurred from address changes may be billed to the buyer. If you find any issues upon receipt of your item, please contact us. We will do our best to resolve the situation. We do not alter invoice values. Thank you for checking out our listing! Feel free to reach out any time if you have questions or concerns. N328

Price: 798 USD

Location: Aoba Yokohama

End Time: 2025-02-09T02:10:54.000Z

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