Product Description
1977, Made in Japan, catalogue production
Model SA550, FujiGen production
The SA550 is a serious challenger to any Gibson ES335
With the main difference being it is a full Hollow Body, no centre block
Cherry Red finish, the figuring on the body wood is amazing
Perfectly offset with aged creamed body binding
Maple set neck
24 ¾” scale length, 12” radius
Open book style headstock
Block inlays, neck binding
Rosewood fretboard, with a nice dark grain
Trapezoid tailpiece, 3 a side sealed tuners
Original Maxon U1000 humbuckers
This is an amazing hollow body, approaching 50 years vintage
All original with no modifications or repairs, and in outstanding condition
It has a great playability, with an incredible tone both acoustically and amped up
Ones like this are become scarce to find
Includes the Original Hard Case
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some light surface marks, some small impressions/dings/dimples/dents, machinery has a verly light aging and dullness with some spotting, there are a few micro cracks in the neck binding (but all are stable and not rot/opening up) - as pictured.
