Product Description
1971, Made In Japan serial
Early incarnation of Yamaha’s Super Bass
This is the SB-55 model
It is Yamahas take on an offset Jazz Bass, and they nailed it!
The neck is closer to a fatter 50’s P bass profile
However, its plays quickly and is not uncomfortable
Nato, “Eastern Mahogany”, body
Three Tone Sunburst finish
Three ply Tortoiseshell pickguard
Maple neck, with binding
Rosewood fretboard, dot inlays
Full 33 ¾ ” scale, 12” radius, 20 fret
Full size open gear tuners
Four saddle, radius adjustable and intonatable bridge
Dual single coil pickups
Super punchy output and low end, with that classic J tone and growl
Standard volume, volume, tone control layout
Great overall condition, especially for 53 years vintage
Nice playability, low action, freshly set up with 105-45 strings
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some surface marks and scratching, some small impressions/dings/dimples/dents/chips, light aging and dullness to machinery - as pictured.