fi ts better in the hand. The evolution of Yamaha guitars has always been closely related to our long-standing relationships with the musicians that use them. Developed in cooperation with today’s leading guitarists, Yamaha guitars are making tomorrow’s music.
Yamaha Guitar Development Yamaha Guitar Development was founded in the heart of the world’s music scene, Los Angeles. The year was 1990 and high-end custom shops based in Los Angeles were emerging as a new trend. Yamaha Guitar Development established its presence on Weddington Street, North Hollywood in an area surrounded by major recording studios and professional repair shops with the intention of building high-end guitars that would satisfy the world’s most demanding guitarists.
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SBG carries on the legend Since its debut in 1974, the Yamaha SBG has been the choice of some of the most infl uential guitarists. From its rich tone and long sustain to its outstanding playability and stunning design, all of its signature characteristics have stood the test of time, remaining relevant to this day. However, there have been countless changes in the music scene and the emergence of many new music styles since the birth of the SBG guitars.
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85) give a rich, varied tonal punchy tone with incredible dynamics and aggressive look. and depth. palette with immense detail, clarity and openness. ability to cut through the mix. yamaha electric guitars yamaha electric guitars...
Front Seymour Duncan ‘59 Covered, Rear Seymour Duncan‘59 Covered Tuners Grover Locking Tuner Pickup Switch 3-Position Toggle(Switchcraft) Controls Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone, Rear Tone Case Hard Case Colors Black, Brown Sunburst, Vintage White yamaha electric guitars yamaha electric guitars...
3-Position Toggle(Switchcraft) Controls Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone, Rear Tone Controls Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone, Rear Tone Case Hard Case Case Hard Case Colors Black, Silver Burst Colors Gold Top, Black yamaha electric guitars yamaha electric guitars...
The PAC510V features a special version of the Seymour Duncan of the day - where versatility, performance and individuality were key. P-Rails designed in collaboration with Yamaha. The pickup Inspired by those custom-shop guitars, and that original vision, Pacifi ca 611 is today’s incorporates two single coil pickups with different personalities to embodiment of the Pacifi...
PAC112VCX/112VM/112VMX/120H Developed at Yamaha’s Hollywood custom shop, Pacifi ca has always been the defi nition of versatility. Its ultra wide tonal range, carefully selected specifi cations and great playability make it the choice for players who need a little more.
3-position Lever 3-position Lever 5-position Lever Pickup Switch 5-Position Lever 5-Position Lever Master Volume, Master Tone Master Volume, Master Tone Master Volume, Master Tone Controls Master Volume, Master Tone Master Volume, Master Tone Controls yamaha electric guitars yamaha electric guitars...
3-Position Toggle 3-Position Toggle SA2200 ● ● Colors Natural Controls Front/Rear Volume, Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone AES1500 ● ● Front/Rear Tone with Push-Pull Switch Rear Tone with Push-Pull Switch AES1500B ● ● yamaha electric guitars yamaha electric guitars...
A.I.R. Body Body A.I.R. Body A.I.R. Body RBX4A2/5A2 ● ● Fingerboard width is the same as guitars Yamaha has moved from tradition with Neck Maple Neck Maple Maple in the RGX series, like the RGX220DZ, strong design features including two-...
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Dead by Sunrise A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) is an original wood reforming technology developed by Yamaha. Instruments made with woods processed with this technology produce a tonal richness that is like vintage instruments that have been played for years. This technology is currently applied to the BB2000 Series (pages 25–26) .
fi rm command of low-end duties with immense volume and incredible presence, standing out in even the loudest mix. The Yamaha BB has a long and bright history with world-class players choosing BBs for many years and on some of the biggest tours and albums ever made.
Together with the uniquely designed saddle, body thru stringing efficiently transfers string vibration to the body. A Yamaha original design used on all BB series basses places strings at a 45º angle at the saddle reducing stress, securing tension, and maximizing vibration transfer.
● ● ● ● Body Alder BB424X/425X ● ● ● ● Neck Maple/ Nato 5pcs Bridge Vintage Style Pickups Split Single x 1, Bar Single Pickup Switch 3-Position Toggle Controls Master Volume, Master Tone yamaha electric basses yamaha electric basses...
Billy Sheehan Signature Model Billy Sheehan’s legendary Attitude is reborn. Hand-crafted in Yamaha Music Billy’s relationship with Yamaha is long – his drive to push his playing further Craft, Attitude LTD3 features Billy’s sound taken to a new level, with refi ned and create instruments to support that has meant that his close collaborations characteristics only possible thanks to Yamaha’s original design and technology.
Figured Maple/Ash/Alder/Maple e Bass Contoured Body Neck Maple/Premium Grade Mahogany 5 Piece Neck Maple Bridge Yamaha BPZ-7 (No Piezo) Bridge Solid Brass Both the front and back of the bass body Active Electronics Pickups Alnico V Stack Type X 2 Pickups...
The history of TRB started in 1989, when 5 and 6-string basses were not widely available. Together with some of the world’s most infl uential bass players, Yamaha’s development team has gone through countless development stages and prototypes over 2 decades to reach today’s TRB.
SLG130NW/110n/110s Musicians know inspiration calls without notice. With Yamaha’s Silent Guitar always at your side, you can capture and explore those moments of inspiration to the fullest. The Silent Guitar combines cutting edge designs with master-luthier craftsmanship, creating a versatile instrument that lets you play wherever you are, whenever you like.
THR is the fi rst amp truly designed to fi t how you play off- stage. Everything you need is here: tones that push amp modeling to a new level, recreating the exact response and experience of playing a tube amp thanks to Yamaha’s exclusive Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology; THR10 Control Panel...
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