Product Description
1973, Made In Japan serial dated
Nippon Gakki production
This is an outstanding find, with massive collector, player, and FAN appeal
It is from the VERY first year of production, in excellent overall condition
This is the highest end SB-75 model, with higher end features and finishings
It is Yamahas take on an offset Jazz Bass, and they nailed it!
The neck profile is a slimmer style, with the nut width only 37mm !
This setup gives a super smooth and quick playability down the neck
Matoa body wood
Sunburst finish
Three ply Tortoiseshell pickguard
Maple neck, with cream binding
Ebony fretboard
With chevron inlays
Full 33 ¾ ” scale, 14” radius, 20 fret
Open gear tuners
Four saddle, radius adjustable and intonatable bridge
Including the original bridge cover (often lost in time)
Dual single coil pickups
Super punchy output and low end, with that classic J tone and growl
Standard volume, volume, tone control layout
Including the original knobs, WITH the tops (again, almost always missing)
It is in amazing overall condition, especially for 52 years vintage
It is inspected as all original, nothing found that is out of place
Truly, it is an amazing piece of history, from the earliest days of Yamaha MIJ production
This would suit a collector or player alkie, neither would be disappointed
And for the FANS…yes Suzi Quatro played this bass on her 1974 Australian Tour
Suzi Quatro also had 1976, Yamaha Japan, promotional adverts for the SB-75
Featuring her use of this SB-75 model (see the original advert photo on the listing)
This is a hard to find vintage bass on any given day
From the first year of production, makes it incredibly special
Being all original, with no modifications, and the hard case is the cherry on top
Includes the mentioned Original Yamaha Hard Case, and (what I believe to be) the original lead and strap
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some light surface marks and scuffing, some small impressions/dings/dimples/dents, light aging and dullness to machinery, the pickguard has 3 splits from aging/expanding near screw holes (the guard is fully intact and mounted) - as pictured.
