Product Description
1979, Made in Japan, catalogue production
This is the higher end SV-800 model, from the FujiGen production era
It is a serious challenger to any Gibson ES335
With amazing finishes, and quality workmanship
It is a semi-hollow construction, featuring a maple centre block
Natural “Blonde” finish, with a stunning “tiger stripe” figuring on the body wood
Perfectly offset with aged creamed, 7 ply, front and back body binding
Maple set neck, slim taper profile
24 ¾” scale length, 12” radius
Rosewood fretboard, with a nice dark grain
It has unique divided block decorative inlays
One ply neck binding, seven ply headstock binding
It also features a higher end veneered brass and bone nut
Amber speed knobs
Four ply Black pickguard
All Gold hardware
Kluson Waffleback style tuners
Gibraltar bridge, stop tailpiece
Original, and highly regarded, Maxon PU-2 humbuckers
These were one of the top tier humbuckes of the era
Incredibly articulate, warm, and responsive - right in the PAF territory
This is an amazing semi hollow body at 46 years vintage
They rarely show up on the market, and are becoming scarce to find
Great playability, amazing tones, with just enough wear to have that vintage look and charm
Includes a Hard Case
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some surface marks and scratches, some impressions/dings/dimples/dents/chips, there are some line cracks around the finish of the set neck junction (the neck has been fully tested and inspected upon set up, and is 100% stable, it has signs of/most likely had a neck reset - but no way of confirming it’s history), the binding has some line cracks (but again is 100% stable and not cracking), the gold plating of machinery has light aging and dullness with some wear through in areas - as pictured.
