Product Description
Yamaha SA-70 Model
Nippon Gaki build
1968, Made In Japan, serial dated
This is the second known year of production, with 1967 being the first serial number examples found
Making this and incredibly collectible bass, as well as an amazing player with a unique sound
Full hollow, double-bound body
Maple top, back and sides
Sunburst finish
Maple neck, 30” scale, “zero” fret
Split mother of pearl neck inlays
Rosewood fret board with neck and head binding
Open gear tuners
4 saddle bridge, with chrome cover/mute
Control layout is master volume, master tone, pickup blend
The bass pickups have a great balance, and beautiful clean tone
Even better when you feed some dirt and fuzz effects through them
The body fratures Baffled F-holes, with cream binding
These are excellent for reducing feedback at low volumes
For the fans, this model is a big part of the sound for the band Queens on the Stone Age
(Alain Johannes uses a modified Yamaha SA70)
It is prominent on many of the song recordings on the album “Lullabies to Paralyze” – 2005
It was also used extensively for the 2005 live tour
Have a listen to this material to see just how HUGE of a rock sound it can have
A hard to find vintage bass, at 56 years of age/vintage
It is in amazing overall condition, and is all original
(aside from the jack that has been replaced)
They rarely become available, and NEVER last long
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some light surface marks and scratches, some small impressions/dings/dimples, some light aging/spotting/tarnish to hardware, 2 paint chip areas to back of neck - as pictured.