SH Yamaha SG1000 1980 Including hard case

Vintage 1980 Yamaha SG-1000 – Cherry Sunburst with Original Hard Case

The Yamaha SG-1000 is one of the most iconic Japanese guitars of the late ’70s and ’80s, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, sustain, and tonal versatility. Often compared to the Gibson Les Paul for its weight and punch, the SG-1000 goes further with its coil-split electronics, offering a wider range of tones for both stage and studio.

This 1980 model in stunning Cherry Sunburst is in excellent vintage condition and comes complete with its original Yamaha hard case – a true collector’s piece and a professional instrument built to last.

Premium Tonewoods & Build

• Body: Mahogany with carved maple top – warm, resonant tone with added clarity

• Neck: Set mahogany for sustain and stability

• Fretboard: Ebony, 24.75" scale, 22 frets – smooth playability with premium feel

Electronics & Hardware

• Pickups: Dual Yamaha humbuckers with coil-split option for both humbucking power and single-coil clarity

• Hardware: Gold finish with tune-o-matic style bridge – solid and reliable

• Controls: Volume, tone, and coil-split switching for maximum versatility

Finish & Style

• Colour: Cherry Sunburst – a classic and highly desirable finish

• Condition: Vintage with light wear consistent with age, all electronics and hardware fully functional

Key Features

• Year: 1980

• Model: Yamaha SG-1000

• Finish: Cherry Sunburst

• Body: Mahogany with carved maple top

• Neck: Mahogany, set neck

• Fingerboard: Ebony, 22 frets, 24.75" scale

• Pickups: Dual Yamaha humbuckers w/ coil-split

• Hardware: Gold finish

• Case: Original Yamaha hard case included

Why Buy the Yamaha SG-1000?

• Vintage Japanese craftsmanship – built to rival Gibson in the golden era of 1980s guitars

• Versatile tone – humbucking power + coil-split single-coil clarity

• Collector’s value – desirable year, finish, and condition with original case

• Stage and studio ready – reliable, powerful, and timeless