1972 Yamaha SG-5A Flying Samurai Vintage Guitar Sunburst
$1,799.99
$1,799.99
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Up for sale, a 1972 Yamaha SG-5A “Flying Samurai” in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Among the more visually and sonically distinct Japanese guitars, the original “Flying Samurai” is a unique amalgamation of surf-inspired design featuring elements inspired by both Mosrite and Fender. Recently serviced and arguably improving playability and reliability beyond the original factory offering, this guitar benefits from a full refret, carved bone nut and upgraded CTS pots in the wiring harness.
The guitar delivers a smooth, balanced natural acoustic tone with an alder body and maple neck capped by a bound rosewood fretboard. The trio of single coil pickups offer bold, sparkling cleans with plenty of meat and roundness, clear and defined in every pickup position. The middle and bridge pickup are coupled both visually and tonally, with a blend pot at the second Tone control for a smooth gradient between the coils. This Yamaha weighs 7lbs 8oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, full shoulders, measuring .840” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay, 22-fret
-Frets: Medium jumbo refret, pristine
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone (upgraded), zero fret
-Tuners: Yamaha-branded, chrome-plated
-Serialization: Five-digit stamp at 22nd fret
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Single coil x3
-Harness: Two replacement CTS pots, original Noble blend pot
-Hardware: Jazzmaster-style vibrato unit, bridge with brass roller saddles, knurled knobs
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard
The gloss Sunburst finish includes light buckle rash central to the back, requisite pick wear extending beyond the bass-side edge of the pickguard, and some minor dings on the body as a whole. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss, with a few shallow nicks along the profile length.
A faux leather gigbag is included.
The guitar delivers a smooth, balanced natural acoustic tone with an alder body and maple neck capped by a bound rosewood fretboard. The trio of single coil pickups offer bold, sparkling cleans with plenty of meat and roundness, clear and defined in every pickup position. The middle and bridge pickup are coupled both visually and tonally, with a blend pot at the second Tone control for a smooth gradient between the coils. This Yamaha weighs 7lbs 8oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, full shoulders, measuring .840” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay, 22-fret
-Frets: Medium jumbo refret, pristine
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone (upgraded), zero fret
-Tuners: Yamaha-branded, chrome-plated
-Serialization: Five-digit stamp at 22nd fret
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Single coil x3
-Harness: Two replacement CTS pots, original Noble blend pot
-Hardware: Jazzmaster-style vibrato unit, bridge with brass roller saddles, knurled knobs
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard
The gloss Sunburst finish includes light buckle rash central to the back, requisite pick wear extending beyond the bass-side edge of the pickguard, and some minor dings on the body as a whole. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss, with a few shallow nicks along the profile length.
A faux leather gigbag is included.
