{"product_id":"863430","title":"YAMAHA Vintage SJ-800 '78 Oil Stain","description":"Carefully selected consigned items (sales agency on your behalf)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Since the early days of Japanese-made guitars in the 1960s, Yamaha has developed numerous original models with a strong sense of individuality. In particular, from the 1970s onward, they have produced hit models such as the SG and BB, earning high praise both domestically and internationally, especially among fans of Japanese vintage guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This latest arrival is an \"SJ-800,\" which, based on its serial number, appears to have been manufactured around 1978. It is one of the earliest models in the Super Jam series, which first appeared in the 1979 catalog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 【body】\u003cbr\u003e The guitar weighs approximately 4.1 kg. Its body shape is reminiscent of F-company's TL model, featuring a maple top and alder back, and an oil stain finish. Damage is visible throughout, including scratches, dents, paint clouding, and tarnishing of the metal parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 【neck】\u003cbr\u003e The neck and fretboard are made of one piece of maple. The back of the neck shows signs of wear, including scratches, dents, and lifting of the skunk stripe. The tuners function properly, but the winding is inconsistent and some feel sticky. The frets and nut show wear, but they have been leveled and adjusted by our shop, and playability is good. The nut width is approximately 41.3mm. The neck shape is somewhat sturdier than typical for Yamaha guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Electrical System]\u003cbr\u003e The controls consist of [1 Volume \/ 2 Tone \/ 3-way Pickup Selector Switch \/ Push-Lock Switch]. It is equipped with a G-II humbucker in the neck (front) position and a JI single-coil pickup in the bridge (rear) position. The wide range of sound variations provided by the bi-sound system is also a major attraction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Accessories: Yamaha soft case. Since the early days of Japanese-made guitars in the 1960s, Yamaha has developed many original models with a strong sense of individuality. In particular, from the 1970s onward, they have produced hit models such as the SG and BB, and have gained high praise both domestically and internationally, especially among fans of Japanese vintage guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This latest arrival is an \"SJ-800,\" which, based on its serial number, appears to have been manufactured around 1978. It is one of the earliest models in the Super Jam series, which first appeared in the 1979 catalog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 【body】\u003cbr\u003e The guitar weighs approximately 4.1 kg. Its body shape is reminiscent of F-company's TL model, featuring a maple top and alder back, and an oil stain finish. Damage is visible throughout, including scratches, dents, paint clouding, and tarnishing of the metal parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 【neck】\u003cbr\u003e The neck and fretboard are made of one piece of maple. The back of the neck has many scratches and dents, showing signs of wear and tear. The tuners function properly, but the winding is inconsistent and some feel sticky. The frets and nut show wear, but they have been leveled and adjusted by our shop, and playability is good. The nut width is approximately 41.3mm. It features a somewhat sturdy neck shape for a Yamaha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [Electrical System]\u003cbr\u003e The controls consist of [1 Volume \/ 2 Tone \/ 3-way Pickup Selector Switch \/ Push-Lock Switch]. It is equipped with a G-II humbucker in the neck (front) position and a JI single-coil pickup in the bridge (rear) position. The wide range of sound variations provided by the bi-sound system is also a major attraction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Accessories: Yamaha soft case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 4.1kg\u003cbr\u003e Body Material (Top\/Back): Maple\/Alder\u003cbr\u003e Neck Material: Maple 1-piece\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard: Maple\u003cbr\u003e Nut Width: 41.3mm\u003cbr\u003e Fret Width: 2.0mm\u003cbr\u003e Neck Thickness (1F\/7F\/12F): 21.8mm\/23.2mm\/24.0mm\u003cbr\u003e Pickup (Neck\/Bridge): YAMAHA G-II\/JI (7.4kΩ\/6.6kΩ)\u003cbr\u003e *The DC resistance value of the pickup is measured through the control section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Heartman Vintage Guitars is a specialty store for vintage guitars and basses operated by Ikebe Musical Instruments.","brand":"YAMAHA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43670000762993,"sku":"863430","price":703.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/863430_01.jpg?v=1784529821","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/863430","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}