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Supreme Being
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| I've just sent some pix off to the folks at Yamaha, but I thought I'd try here as well. This axe was bought very used in about 1980. Today I introduce it to others as 'my oldest and truest friend'. I'm using another axe as my #1 these days cuz this one has extensive fret wear, but I still use it as a backup and will sometimes grab it when nothing's wrong with the SG - kinda like a security blanket  I'll ask the same thing here that I asked at Yamaha - what do you suppose it is, and when was it made. The only markings on it are the Yamaha logo on the head, and a 5 digit serial no. stamped between the two highest frets. Anyone got a clue? If I hear anything from Yamaha, I'll be sure to share. SG
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| Not only are the folks at Yamaha Canada helpful, but they're quick as well - this was sent to me today by e-mail after some consultation with Japan - Model Name : SG35A
Made in : Japan
Production Year : 1975
Material (body & neck) : Mahogany
Material : (fingerboard) : Rosewood
Original Price in Japan : JP\43,000"
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| well first off ,not sure what u want in a reply bro....sounds like u got a keeper for sure tho.......i had one of those old flat tops back in the day......was nice old axe to just screw around on,,,u know campfires,playen outside for the folks,ect...mine was hard to finger when u started to go up the frett borad,,,,,,was cool on basic stuff like open chords ,,,,,,,,,u no the basic ,g c d a dm,,,,f ect.........seems the neck was worn as well as the head stock seemed little out as well....could be alot of things to check out dude,,,,,but the fretts do show signs of ware when u have bronze coated strings,could see them real easy from the string worn off on frett board..and how check the rod ajuster in the neck if it has one ,,,twick it one way or other,,,,,,plus the fretts could be filed down to even them out as well.......u can see where it has been played the most on the frett board ..hold it up to a black light it it will show big time ...any how .i would put it in the shop let a pro look at it ,if the price is worth it ,get it done right ,,if not ,keep it as a bang around flat top........your call dude ,,,wish u luck,,,,,,,,,,,,,,hope i helped ........lp57
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| The reply was originally sought after because when I made the original post I hadn't heard from Yamaha yet & didn't know anything about the axe. When I signed up to the old board, I always said I'd post pictures & see if anybody knew anything about it, but never got around to it. It plays surprisingly well, considering all it's wear. I've done a lot of work to it over the years, including shimming the neck for the right angle, countless truss rod adjustments, bridge height/intonation of course, and replacing all the saddle pieces - the bridge is like a cheap tune-o-matic knock off, but all the 'knives' or whatever you call them are made of bone. Maybe we can turn this post into this: People with multiple axes, is there one that you're way more attached to than all the rest? Do you have an instrument that you consider irreplaceable? Or one that you grab over all the others when your really feeling down? Tell us about it... SG
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| I can only get it down to three favorites: 1971 Les Paul Custom (bought new, right out of the box) 2001? Les Paul Special (bought used, ebay) 1970 Guild 12 String (F312)(bought new, right out of the box)   
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| I really like the look of that lil black Special. I think an LP might be next, although at the rate I'm able to find money for musical purchases (about 1 per decade!), that'll be an antique by the time I'm ready  What do you do about fingerprints on that axe, Harry? My black SG starts looking like hell about 2 minutes after I stop polishing it. SG
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| SG, Finger prints are not a real problem. I am just careful when I touch or pick it up. The problem is with the "DULL" areas that happen from sweat. Especialy when I play with short sleeve shirts. My forearm leaves a dull spot on the body where it touches when I play. H
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| Yep - that's the same spot that I just can't keep wax on for more than half a gig. Do you mean that your finish is permanently dull in that area, or is this something you can wipe off? SG
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