This is a Yamaha SG1000 from 1980 – an iconic example of Japanese guitar craftsmanship from the SG (Solid Guitar) series. Regarded as one of the finest alternatives to the Les Paul, and by many players even superior to its American counterparts.
This particular piece is from the very first production series – serial number 025489 confirms the year 1980, when the SG1000 still featured the full classic specification: solid mahogany body with a carved maple top, set-neck 3-piece mahogany/maple neck, ebony fretboard, and the original Yamaha electronics with push/push coil-split functionality. It’s the version without the sustain plate used in the SG2000 – yet it still delivers massive sustain and phenomenal feel.
Finished in an elegant Tobacco Sunburst with high gloss lacquer, triple-layer binding and gold hardware. The guitar has a solid, full-weight body – a true no-compromise instrument built in the golden era.
Specifications:
 
 
Model: Yamaha SG1000
 
 
Year: 1980 (Serial 025489)
 
 
Made in: Japan (Nippon Gakki)
 
 
Body: Mahogany with carved maple top
 
 
Neck: Set-neck, 3-piece mahogany + maple
 
 
Fingerboard: Ebony (22 frets)
 
 
Scale length: 24.75" (628 mm)
 
 
Binding: Triple-layer (top & headstock)
 
 
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl split trapezoids
 
 
Hardware: Gold, tune-o-matic bridge + stopbar
 
 
Tuners: Tulip-style, gold
 
 
Pickups: Original Yamaha humbuckers with push/push coil-split
 
 
Electronics: 2x Volume, 2x Tone (push/push), 3-way switch
 
 
Finish: Tobacco Sunburst (Brown Sunburst)
 
 
Case: Original Yamaha Nippon Gakki hard case included

Condition:
Good overall condition for its age, with natural signs of wear (light player marks, partially faded gold plating) – consistent with a 44-year-old instrument. Frets are in good shape, neck is straight, electronics are fully functional, and the coil-split feature works as it should.
Why It’s Worth It:
 
 
Japanese top-tier quality from the golden era
 
 
Rare early SG1000 with ebony board and laminated neck
 
 
Versatile coil-split push/push electronics
 
 
Complete with original Yamaha hard case