Ex-Demo This instrument may show light signs of use. It has been quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure that it meets a high playing standard. Any promotional materials offers software or subscriptions available when purchased as new may not be available with this Ex-Demo product. Everything a modern-day guitarist wants. The Yamaha SG1820 brings together a wealth of premium features all resulting in one sensational guitar that sits at the pinnacle of performance. At its heart is a pair of Seymour Duncan 59 pickups. These are vintage-voiced humbuckers with a full midrange and a stunning bright high end. Theyll accommodate any playing style you wish to throw at them.Its not just in the electronics where the SG1820 excels. Its everywhere. The double-cutaway body provides uninhibited access to the top of the stunning rosewood fretboard. Its also been deeply contoured optimising mass and maximising string vibration from the bridge and tailpiece – giving you a fuller richer sound. Theres plenty more to explore when you get your hands on one of these tremendous instruments – youll never be disappointed.
Hot humbucking tone At the core of this guitars brilliance is its unique powerful sound. And that is provided by a pair of Seymour Duncan 59 humbucking pickups. Seymour Duncan are legendary pickup designers and their electronics have been seen in the guitars of some of the greatest musicians of all time. So with these 59 humbuckers you can be absolutely certain that youre getting industry-leading tone. First of all the sound quality you get from them is incomparable. Designed to completely eliminate noise interference you get a wonderfully pure sound – even when you crank up the gain or volume. The tone out of these humbuckers is fantastically varied. With a thick low end full midrange and bright high end youve got electronics that will welcome any genre or playing style. And 3-way switching means you can flick from singing lead tones to rich rhythms in the blink of an eye. Your fullest sound yet Thanks to a specially designed body you can be certain the sound you get out of the Yamaha SG1820 is as full as it can possibly be. Its contours are deeper than that of previous models. This has been done to intricately tailor the bodys mass so that its optimised for the transfer of string vibrations. But what does this mean? Well as soon as you plug in and play youll hear. Maximum string vibrations mean maximum sound – your audience will never miss a note. A rich tonal palette Only the best materials have been used to craft the SG1820. A trio of premium tonewoods brings a distinctive sound thatll give your playing an extra hit of quality. The maple and mahogany body blends the bright sharp tone of the former with the deep thick sound of the latter. And the top-class rosewood fingerboard brings an extra bit of warmth to every note and chord you play. This is optimally engineered sound. Excellent playability Playing experience is vital in a guitar. Because exquisite sound means nothing if you havent got exquisite playability to match. And in every way the Yamaha SG1820 has been designed to give you a stunning playing experience thatll leave you never wanting to put it down. First of all the double cutaway body gives you unencumbered access to the very top of the fretboard – reaching those high notes will never be a problem. Medium jumbo frets provide an increased playing area making string bends and soloing seem easy. And your hand will be able to effortlessly glide from note to note – even at rapid speed. The mahogany necks gloss polyurethane finish reduces friction meaning its easier to move quickly up and down the guitars scale. All the finishing touches Yamaha have really gone to town ensuring that the SG1820 provides the best performance possible. And it really shows. Even down to the littlest details effort has gone into every element of this instrument. It features a GraphTech TUSQ nut for optimal string stability and intonation. Grover locking tuners ensure your tuning is always pitch perfect. And then theres the incredible aesthetic – the stunning brown sunburst finish will look sensational beneath stage lights. Theres brilliance in every department with this guitar. Security ensured Instruments this good deserve to be protected. And with a hardshell case included at no extra cost it is. Tough and durable this case will keep your guitar safe from the elements bumps and scrapes and everything else that life on the road throws at it. Your SG1820 will be ready in mint condition for you to perform with – night after night. Specifications Body Model Name: Yamaha SG1820 Brown Sunburst Model Code: GSG1820BS Construction: Set Neck Body Material: Maple/Mahogany Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane Colour: Brown Sunburst Neck and Fingerboard Neck Material: Mahogany 3-Piece Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 350mm Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo No. of Frets: 22 Neck Width at Nut: 43mm Neck Width at 12th Fret: 52.6mm Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 20.5mm Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 25mm Scale Length: 24.75 Hardware and Electronics Nut Type: GraphTech TUSQ Bridge: TonePros AVRII String Spacing: 10.4mm Tailpiece: TonePros T1Z Tuning Machines: Grover Locking Tuners Pickguard: 2-Ply Ivory Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan 59 SH-1n Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan 59 SH-1b Controls: 2 x Volume 2 x Tone Switching: 3-Position Toggle Switch Miscellaneous Strings: DAddario EXL110 .010 – .046 Case: Hardshell Case (Included)
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