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Re: NOSGD
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:28 pm
by Bg
Re: NOSGD
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 2:48 am
by kdawg2a
That is very definitely Kdawg2a approved. Of all the oddities in the guitar world to cross my path, I've never had a 60s Yamaha electric. I'd love to give on a try!
Great score Bruce!
Re: NOSGD
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:46 am
by Slowy
Jay wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:53 pm
That article is quite wrong on a number of points... the pickups are humbuckers, not single coils.
Really? My ears would say single coils but I'm happy to be corrected.
Re: NOSGD
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:01 am
by Slowy
So I've spent a couple of hours with this beastie this morning:
Tiny frets do take a bit of getting used to.
The weird behaviour of the pots and switch is like the interactive controls of a 5E3 Fender or Vox. Twiddle everything in a random manner and suddenly tone will appear. The tiniest movement of a pot can make all the difference.
And I mentioned tone. It's big and warm and punchy like Tyson. It's stupid grin good. This thing's brilliant! A genuinely excellent vintage guitar for a used Strymon price. I'm as chuffed as a very chuffed thing indeed.
And it hasn't met Timmy yet.
Re: NOSGD
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:13 am
by Jay
Slowy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:46 am
Jay wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:53 pm
That article is quite wrong on a number of points... the pickups are humbuckers, not single coils.
Really? My ears would say single coils but I'm happy to be corrected.
I suppose that means you'll only believe me once you see the two coils inside with your own eyes.
Check out Mr Glynn's website. He has a post somewhere discussing this very pickup and why its sound is so unique for a humbucker.
Re: NOSGD
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:20 am
by IMOCD
Slowy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:01 am
So I've spent a couple of hours with this beastie this morning:
Tiny frets do take a bit of getting used to.
The weird behaviour of the pots and switch is like the interactive controls of a 5E3 Fender or Vox. Twiddle everything in a random manner and suddenly tone will appear. The tiniest movement of a pot can make all the difference.
And I mentioned tone. It's big and warm and punchy like Tyson. It's stupid grin good. This thing's brilliant! A genuinely excellent vintage guitar for a used Strymon price. I'm as chuffed as a very chuffed thing indeed.
And it hasn't met Timmy yet.
Congrats Mr Slowy. I had that on my watchlist along with the two other SA5's on TM on the moment. Although, I see one has been removed by the seller. I'm gassing big time for a vintage yammie after borrowing a mates 30 a wee while ago. Probably the comfiest neck ive played (for my hands anyway), and just so darn cool looking.
Re: NOSGD
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:20 am
by JoeBlow
Cool unique shape. Early Yamaha made some crazy looking body styles. Love it.
Re: NOSGD
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:22 am
by dayl
Slowy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:10 pm
I meant to add that the seller who goes by nzguitartrader on TM is a totally excellent chap.V30 or similar in 8ohms available, I will connect you both.
I wouldn't mind a price on a V30
Re: NOSGD
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:38 pm
by Slowy
dayl wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:22 am
Slowy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:10 pm
I meant to add that the seller who goes by nzguitartrader on TM is a totally excellent chap.V30 or similar in 8ohms available, I will connect you both.
I wouldn't mind a price on a V30
Think I made a typo here. Dave's looking to buy, not sell.
Re: NOSGD
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 2:51 pm
by dayl
No worries, it's all good.