Product Description
Yamaha SA-20 Model
This is truly a hard to find and rare 57 year old, vintage guitar
It was THE most expensive of the SA (semi acoustic) models guitar of the time
The quality, finishing, and workmanship in these models is superb
1967, Made In Japan
VERY early, 4 digit, serial number – 51xx
Specifically, this is a Nippon Gaki build
From the very 1st year of production - 1967-72
Hollow (semi acoustic) double-bound body
Transparent Green finish
Maple top, back and sides
Twin humbucker pickups
22 fret, Rosewood fret board, neck binding
24 ¾” scale length, 42mm metal string guide, Zero nut
Trapeze tailpiece, nickel bridge, Ivoroid saddles, Rosewood base
Yamaha sealed tuners
3 position toggle switch
Master volume, master tone, balancer pot
Skirted control knobs -silver tops
Split pearl neck inlays
Baffled F-holes and a 5-ply black pickguard.
A beautiful vintage 12 string for any level player
One that you will rarely ever see again
(this is the 3rd only, in approx. 8 years)
Freshly set up with Rotosound “double six” 10-48 strings
Includes a heavy padded soft travel case
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some surface marks and scratching, some small impressions/dings/dimples/dents, some small paint chips, light aging and tarnish to machinery - as pictured.
