1979 Yamaha SA-2000 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar – From The Collection of Allen Hinds!

Here we have a great 1979 Yamaha SA2000 from the collection of Allen Hinds. The YAMAHA SA2000 semi-hollow guitar is a fine example of Japanese vintage craftsmanship. Its combination of beach/birch wood laminated top, mahogany neck, and ebony fingerboard offers a unique blend of comfort and responsiveness. This makes it ideal for guitarists who appreciate the nuances of a great semi-hollow guitar with a great blend of unique tone woods. Construction of the body uses four ply birch and beech laminate for the top and bottom.  Center block is the same construction as found on the original ES-335's, with a hard maple center block sandwiched between spruce blocks with kerfs cut into them.  The center block runs the length of the body, fitted between the top and bottom of the guitar.  This semi hollow body construction, whose origin is from the original ES-335's, allows for a fuller, fatter sound than a solid body, eliminates the distortion that a full hollow body suffers from at high volume and delivers plenty of sustain with the bridge and tail piece mounted into the center block. Comes with the original Yamaha hard shell case.