The Iconic 1980 Yamaha SG2000 is a solid-body electric guitar known for its exceptional sustain and rich tone, often referred to as the "Les Paul killer". It features a mahogany body with a carved maple top, a three-piece maple and mahogany neck with an ebony fretboard, and two humbucking pickups. A key feature is the brass sustain block under the bridge, enhancing sustain and clarity.
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This guitar is in used pre-owned vintage condition with heavy play-wear.

Key Specifications:

• Body: Solid mahogany with a carved maple top.
• Neck: Three-piece laminated (mahogany and maple) neck, set-neck construction, often referred to as "T-Cross" or neck-through construction.
• Fretboard: Ebony with 22 frets.
• Scale Length: 24.75 inches (629mm).
• Pickups: Two humbuckers, often with coil-splitting capabilities.
• Bridge: Gold-plated bridge with a brass sustain block, a feature that significantly enhances sustain.
• Controls: Two volume, two tone controls, and a 3-way pickup selector switch.
• Hardware: Gold-plated hardware.
• Weight: Typically around 9.5 to 10 pounds (4.3 to 4.5 kg).
• Nut Width: 1-11/16 inches (43mm).
• Country of Origin: Japan.
• Notable Features: The "T-Cross" neck construction (a three-piece laminated neck) and the brass sustain block under the bridge.
• Finish: Translucent Green

This is thé Iconic 1980 Yamaha SG2000S, known as the "Les Paul Killer" for numerous, very good reasons, the SG2000S is an incredibly well-crafted, soulful, and powerful instrument. Boasting neck through body construction, a carved maple top, and brass mounting plate below the bridge, this Yamaha was ahead of its time, and perfect for the player who wants an array of classic rock tones with a versatility and reliability rarely seen in the approximate Gibson equivalents from the same era. The Yamaha SG2000S is a legendary solid body electric guitar that has captivated musicians since its introduction. Crafted with precision and expertise, this instrument is known for its exceptional build quality and rich tonal versatility. With its roots tracing back to the late 1970s, the SG2000 has become a cherished piece among guitar aficionados, often praised for its ability to deliver a sustained and powerful sound.

Perhaps most closely associated with Carlos Santana's early work, the SG2000S was endorsed by Santana, and his influence resulted in many of the features that made the model a classic for unparalleled tone and sustain. According to Santana, the guitar was too light and didn’t resonate like he wanted. He recommended making the guitar heavier with thicker woods and installing a brass plate beneath the bridge, connected to the tailpiece (later patented as the Sustain Plate). Yamaha also used a three-piece laminated neck with two pieces of mahogany paired with a central maple section that was patented as the T-Cross System. This not only improved the stability of the neck, but also added to the tonal complexity, with features of both tone woods evident in the sound.

The neck has a slender D profile carve at nut, with more roundness and shoulder in the higher registers, filling out to a nice and chunky shape great for effortless lead work. The profile measures .81" deep at the 1st fret and .95" at the 12th. The bound ebony fretboard is meticulously inlaid with pearloid split triangles, and the guitar retains the original jumbo fretwire. The 1.69" nut is hand-carved from bone, adding to both the articulate tone of the guitar and the sustain. On the headstock, the original Yamaha-stamped gold tuners turn very smoothly and the "SG2000" truss rod cover is present as well.

All of the electronics work flawlessly, with the original pickup pair wired to the original harness. The original bridge sits above the Sustain Plate, paired with the lyre-embossed stop-tail, working in concert to ensure optimal resonance and sustain, and showing patina through the gold plating. Yamaha even made special versions of the Gibson reflector cap knob style, with ridges around the edges that make the knobs easier to grasp and roll with your finger for quick swells and tone adjustments.

The SG2000 sports a mahogany body with a carved maple top, offering a classic aesthetic appeal that matches its impressive sonic capabilities. The set neck construction ensures excellent sustain and resonance, making it a perfect choice for both stage performances and studio sessions. The double cutaway design provides easy access to higher frets, ideal for solos and complex chord progressions.


Equipped with Yamaha's proprietary Alnico V humbuckers, this guitar offers a wide range of tonal possibilities, from warm, mellow tones to bright, aggressive sounds. The SG2000's bridge features a sustain block, which significantly enhances its ability to produce a long-lasting sustain that players love. The gold hardware adds a touch of elegance, while the smooth, fast neck finish allows for comfortable playability.

Whether you're a rock enthusiast or a blues lover, the Yamaha SG2000 is designed to meet the needs of versatile musicians seeking a reliable, high-quality instrument.