Yamaha SG Guitars

Yamaha SG Guitars are bonafide alternative classics - just ask the likes of Carlos Santana, John Frusciante, Robert Fripp and Mick Ronson. The Yamaha SG (Solid Guitar) was the Japanese answer to classic American guitars of the 50s and 60s and became a staple of 70s hard rock. It is famous for its contoured body and deep maple carve. Yamaha SG has many classic features guitarists look for with a double cut guitar such as a solid mahogany body and neck, dual humbuckers, a set neck design. The result is long sustain, a rich tone, and outstanding playability thanks in part to Yamaha's world class quality.

After a few years in the wilderness, the Yamaha SG is back. There are three new models, which employ some of the finest contemporary manufacturing techniques to guarantee each guitar is resonant and lively. The Yamaha SG1820 is the classic twin humbucker model in old-school finishes. The Yamaha SG1820A is for modern metal styles. It boasts active pickups and all-black and silverburst finishes. The third model - the Yamaha SG1802 - is an imagining of what these guitars look like in the early 50s, with a gold top finish and P90 single coil pickups.

Today the Yamaha SG was directly designed with the input of artist and the Yamaha Tokyo artist relations office which took all the feedback and strived to build something even better than the original Yamaha SG models, featuring custom shop parts and player focused designs. The Yamaha SG comes in many variations for today's musicians meeting players' demands no matter what genre they play. P90 models such as the SG1802 offer a classic rock tone, the 1820 loaded with Seymour Duncan humbuckers offers even more of that full fat tone that guitarists desire from a dual humbucker guitar. The 1820A offers a modern rock and metal tone loaded with EMG pickups to cover even the heaviest riffs.

Each model goes through a process known as ‘Initial Response Acceleration’. This artificially ages the guitar using vibrations to mature the wood. They feature TonePros’ lighter bridge and tailpiece design to enhance the vibration of the guitar’s body by reducing the mass of the metal parts.

Most of our Yamaha SG guitars come included with a guitar case.

Why Should I Choose a Yamaha SG Guitar?

• Bonafide alternative classic
• Three models for different styles
• Meticulously handcrafted using finest materials and techniques