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Become a Yamaha Musicians VIP

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As some of you will know, the costs of running this site have increased over the years and up until recently, I have been able to cover these costs...

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Guitar Serial Number Checker

Last post by Citizenkaned « Wed Apr 24, 2019 12:24 am
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by Saul » Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:49 pm
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This serial checker supports Epiphone, Fender, Gibson, Ibanez and Yamaha however not all serials will produce a result but it's a good place to start...
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Wed Apr 24, 2019 12:24 am
My SA pages

Last post by balston11 « Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:34 am
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by balston11 » Mon Oct 01, 2018 3:08 pm
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Over the last couple of weeks I have been reviewing and updating my SA pages more and better info on there. Discovered now that there are at least 5...
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Last post by balston11
Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:34 am
Yamaha MSG Deluxe.

Last post by balston11 « Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:50 am
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by Iggydavid » Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:13 pm

Hi , I'm the very lucky owner of an incredible Martin Booth designed, Yamaha MSG Deluxe guitar. I bought it brand new. It's never been giggled...but...

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Last post by balston11
Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:50 am
Electric 10 string guitar and Nashville Tuning

Last post by shelly0624 « Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:04 am
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by Iggydavid » Sun May 31, 2020 6:50 pm

Hi to any 12 string guitar players. Sometime ago I read about and watched various YouTube videos about what is called 'Nashville Tuning'. As I...

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Last post by shelly0624
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:04 am
New Guitar Day! Yamaha Image Deluxe

Last post by Iggydavid « Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:19 pm
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by Asmikace » Sat Dec 08, 2018 1:39 pm

I wasn't expecting this morning to buy a guitar but there was a Yamaha Image Deluxe on the JPA that was too good for the price.
I bid twice and...

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Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:19 pm
New Pacifica pages

Last post by balston11 « Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:25 am
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by balston11 » Mon May 27, 2019 7:37 pm
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There are some really big ranges of Yamahas that are missing from my pages. Some such as the SGs, The SFs and early SAs because others do them better...
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Last post by balston11
Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:25 am
Three new guitars

Last post by Iggydavid « Sun May 31, 2020 7:06 pm
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by Asmikace » Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:07 pm

Had to show off my three guitars I got in the past week. If people want better pictures let me know.

Yamaha RGX 1220
Had some cursed luck with this...

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Last post by Iggydavid
Sun May 31, 2020 7:06 pm
Can i restring my guitar to d standard with 9's

Last post by Fronalti « Sun May 31, 2020 2:54 pm
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by Maxbrady » Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:20 am

I have been listening to some death metal lately and most of the bands that i listen to use d standard. I'm wondering if i buy a set of 9's can i...

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Last post by Fronalti
Sun May 31, 2020 2:54 pm
Using thumb to play low E string

Last post by Fronalti « Sun May 31, 2020 2:53 pm
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by Louiss97 » Thu May 28, 2020 5:34 am

Using thumb to play low E string
Hi Everyone,
I've took a long time to play guitar using my thumb effectively to play the bass notes off the low E...

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Last post by Fronalti
Sun May 31, 2020 2:53 pm
Bigbsy tuning stability on Revstar models?

Last post by Daviedawg « Fri May 29, 2020 8:29 am
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by Ringer81 » Fri May 29, 2020 6:52 am

I am looking at purchasing a Revstar 720B and was wondering if anyone had feedback on the tuning stability of the Bigsby? I have had Bigbsby-attached...

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Last post by Daviedawg
Fri May 29, 2020 8:29 am
SG45 bridge replacement

Last post by Les Turnbull « Mon May 25, 2020 6:34 pm
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by pgussler » Mon May 25, 2020 3:10 pm

Has anyone ever replaced the bridge on their SG45? It seems that the dimensions between mounting studs is not your standard spacing. The bridge on...

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Last post by Les Turnbull
Mon May 25, 2020 6:34 pm
WTB: Pacifica PAC 502V (Custom?)

Last post by balston11 « Thu May 21, 2020 10:04 am
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by Brainfertilizer » Wed May 20, 2020 9:46 pm

Basically, I want Soren Anderson's guitar:

I don't think these were ever for sale in the US. I missed on one Reverb.com when it was available....

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Last post by balston11
Thu May 21, 2020 10:04 am
Awesome collection of Yamaha Superstrats

Last post by balston11 « Wed May 20, 2020 7:34 pm
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by balston11 » Wed May 20, 2020 2:24 pm

I have been having some correspondence with a Yamaha fan called Nathan (who I hope will join the forum) he is giving me help with parts of my site...

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Last post by balston11
Wed May 20, 2020 7:34 pm
What would be the lightest les paul by year and model?

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by Maxbrady » Wed May 20, 2020 4:40 am

I have an epi LP studio and it weights like 15kg, it's literally gonna break my back if I stand up
ok 15kg is probably an overestimate, but it's...

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Last post by Maxbrady
Wed May 20, 2020 4:40 am
tuning fork headstock badge

Last post by joeSG100 « Mon May 18, 2020 5:50 pm

by joeSG100 » Mon May 18, 2020 5:50 pm

does anyone know where i might be able to find a replacement die cast headstock badge like the ones on the revstar guitars? i've tried contacting...

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Last post by joeSG100
Mon May 18, 2020 5:50 pm
Yamaha DG Stomp

Last post by Buzzard « Sun May 17, 2020 12:27 pm
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by Asmikace » Sun May 17, 2020 3:14 am

Got into a new toy today, a complete DG Stomp. It was listed last week on Reverb as is condition as the seller couldnt get any distortion. I figure I...

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Views: 180

Last post by Buzzard
Sun May 17, 2020 12:27 pm
Heavy Vintage ES-335 Strap Question

Last post by Mimasu « Sat May 16, 2020 7:46 pm
Replies: 1
by Louiss97 » Wed May 13, 2020 2:50 am

Hello All,

I just had a quick question as I have experienced something I never have before with a guitar. I recently found a vintage 1987 Gibson...

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Last post by Mimasu
Sat May 16, 2020 7:46 pm
[Question] Pros & Cons of Different Types of Strings?

Last post by Saul « Fri May 15, 2020 10:28 am
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by baiselmareo6 » Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:19 am

I've been using Ernie Ball Nickle Wound Slinky strings on my 2 setups, exclusively for the past 5 years. I haven't kept up to date with all of the...

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Views: 9400

Last post by Saul
Fri May 15, 2020 10:28 am
Yamaha Revstar 502T update

Last post by RichP « Sat May 09, 2020 3:18 am
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by Elixxrx66 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:47 pm

Well Ive had my Revstar 502T for about 6 months now. The last time I posted I said the only thing I didn't like on this guitar was the custom...

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Last post by RichP
Sat May 09, 2020 3:18 am
Yamaha sg2000 truss rod nut

Last post by Whitenoise « Fri May 08, 2020 2:36 am

by Whitenoise » Fri May 08, 2020 2:36 am

Is it normal for yamaha sg truss rods to be a few threads above the nut? On gibsons, this is usually called the truss rod being maxed out, where the...

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Views: 168

Last post by Whitenoise
Fri May 08, 2020 2:36 am
Yamaha AES guitars

Last post by balston11 « Thu May 07, 2020 10:08 am
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by Buzzard » Sun May 07, 2017 8:46 am
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:idea: Please let me know if any info is incorrect. :idea:

:?: Looking for Yamaha AEX guitars :?: click here: :idea:

:?: Looking for Yamaha SF...
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Last post by balston11
Thu May 07, 2020 10:08 am
RGX Pages

Last post by balston11 « Mon May 04, 2020 12:56 pm
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by balston11 » Fri Apr 10, 2020 3:43 pm
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Seemed like a good time to bite the bullet and start the RGX pages on my website only done the intro the Ty Tabor and the current offering so far...
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Views: 1923

Last post by balston11
Mon May 04, 2020 12:56 pm
RevStar 502T bridge question

Last post by Mikal69 « Mon May 04, 2020 3:40 am
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by Mikal69 » Fri May 01, 2020 3:03 pm

Hello all, new here, but got a 502T black that is pretty killer for the most part, just looking to upgrade some of the cheaper parts, anyone know the...

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Views: 294

Last post by Mikal69
Mon May 04, 2020 3:40 am
Replacing the standard revstar nut with TUSQ

Last post by LMN « Mon May 04, 2020 2:59 am
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by Saul » Fri Apr 12, 2019 4:46 pm
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Yamaha revstar replacement nut.png
As a few people have now asked about replacing that pretty awful Urea nut that is fitted to the revstar range of...
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Last post by LMN
Mon May 04, 2020 2:59 am
NAD: JX 40

Last post by Mimasu « Sun May 03, 2020 10:55 pm
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by Asmikace » Sun May 03, 2020 3:05 pm

I been forgetting my little pickup during the plague lockdown. I manage to pickup a Yamaha JX 40 amp for $100 and what a nice clean sounding amp with...

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Last post by Mimasu
Sun May 03, 2020 10:55 pm
Revstar 820cr

Last post by P90_Luv « Sun May 03, 2020 1:16 am
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by BradyRs820cr » Sat May 02, 2020 9:47 pm

Just purchased a used RS820cr off Reverb. Guitar feels awesome except for the “sticky” gloss finish on the neck and back. Also has some buzzing...

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Views: 204

Last post by P90_Luv
Sun May 03, 2020 1:16 am
Pacifica 112J - Electronics upgrade

Last post by EdMan57 « Sat May 02, 2020 11:08 am
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by adamlovesgin » Wed Apr 12, 2017 2:18 pm

I've now upgraded the bridge, nut and string tee on my Yamaha Pacifica 112J

The electrics are next in line but I don't know where to start.

Any...

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Views: 6074

Last post by EdMan57
Sat May 02, 2020 11:08 am
Yamaha THR30ll stuck in update-mode

Last post by pksk « Fri May 01, 2020 9:12 pm

by pksk » Fri May 01, 2020 9:12 pm

Hi. My Yamaha is stuck in U update mode after software update, what do do? I have tryed to drain the battery, and RUN an ”force update” in THR Remote...

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Last post by pksk
Fri May 01, 2020 9:12 pm
1966 Yamaha SG3 Logo

Last post by joeSG100 « Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:04 pm
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by joeSG100 » Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:08 pm

I've owned a yamaga sg3 with a non original neck for just over a year, and have managed to find and buy an original neck. The only downside is that...

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Last post by joeSG100
Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:04 pm
Yamaha SG 2, 3 and SB 2 service manual

Last post by Buzzard « Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:01 am
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by Asmikace » Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:12 am

Enjoy to view everyone.

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Last post by Buzzard
Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:01 am
Yamaha 612 tremolo arm pulling out.

Last post by marya « Fri Apr 24, 2020 4:59 pm
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by marya » Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:28 pm

I recently bought a Yamaha 612 and it sounds and plays great
My only problem is that I've used the tremolo to raise pitch for years. Maybe a bad...

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Last post by marya
Fri Apr 24, 2020 4:59 pm
RGX N2

Last post by balston11 « Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:18 pm

by balston11 » Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:18 pm

As some of you know I am doing RGX pages on my web site and I have come across an RGX N2 which appears to be a Taiwan Model made in the early 2000s...

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Last post by balston11
Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:18 pm
Ebony wood in musical instruments not restricted under CITES/ESA?

Last post by drizzla « Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:37 pm
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by drizzla » Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:34 am

Hey all,

I am trying to buy a 1981 SG2000 off a guy in Taiwan (in fact, I already did buy it, on Reverb) but he is now concerned about sending it my...

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Views: 486

Last post by drizzla
Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:37 pm
How do you determine what a song’s tuning is?

Last post by balston11 « Sat Apr 18, 2020 2:21 pm
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by ankurmenon » Sat Apr 18, 2020 11:13 am

My googling scales have failed me on this one, so to reddit I turn!

One thing I’ve always wondered about figuring out how to play a song is how to...

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Views: 255

Last post by balston11
Sat Apr 18, 2020 2:21 pm
Superjam 800

Last post by balston11 « Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:51 am
Replies: 2
by balston11 » Tue Apr 07, 2020 11:50 am

I have had an email asking if I have a wiring diagram for this guitar can anyone help?

Replies: 2
Views: 691

Last post by balston11
Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:51 am
Yamaha RGX 1220

Last post by Asmikace « Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:13 am
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by Asmikace » Sat Jan 25, 2020 3:28 am

Decide to get the final model of the Yamaha super strats missing from a collection. I came across the most 80s pink RGX 1220 online and ordered it....

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Views: 875

Last post by Asmikace
Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:13 am
Mad price for a Pacifica

Last post by Saul « Tue Apr 07, 2020 5:39 pm
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by balston11 » Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:47 pm

See
A Pacifica 112 just sold for almost £254 and they are only £199 new am I missing something?

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Views: 1156

Last post by Saul
Tue Apr 07, 2020 5:39 pm
Where to I learn basic and intermediate Guitar Theory Online?

Last post by Rockstar « Thu Apr 02, 2020 11:30 am
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by tony77 » Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:05 pm

Hello everyone,

So ive been playing guitar for a 2 years now for fun nothing too serious. Play a range of acoustic songs that I like. I know alot of...

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Last post by Rockstar
Thu Apr 02, 2020 11:30 am
Just an Excuse to post photos

Last post by jeff-carolina « Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:22 pm
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by balston11 » Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:24 pm

On lockdown thought a useful thing to do was to clean all my guitars and seeing they were all out of cases etc thought why not take pictures. If...

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Views: 910

Last post by jeff-carolina
Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:22 pm
AE2000 Celluloid pickguards

Last post by Daviedawg « Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:40 am
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by Mimasu » Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:33 pm

I think you're never to old to learn. And I did learn something this evening.

I think a lot of you know about the problems you can have with...

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Last post by Daviedawg
Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:40 am
Volume pot makes WHOOPING sound

Last post by Buzzard « Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:00 pm
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by Louiss97 » Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:23 am

I built a Moserite style kit guitar with P90's, installed a midboost, and a kill switch. Everything seems to work great except when I turn down the...

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Last post by Buzzard
Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:00 pm
Revstar Bridge Upgrade w/pics

Last post by Buzzard « Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:27 am
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by P90_Luv » Tue Mar 24, 2020 6:31 am

Here's a Mannmade 2310 bridge on my Revstar 502. Great upgrade with no more rattles or buzz. This aircraft grade hunk of billet aluminum has brass...

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Views: 713

Last post by Buzzard
Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:27 am
Help with saddle pinch yamaha revstar 620* bridge - strings sticking

Last post by chuck_82a « Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:02 am
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by CarlosR » Wed Apr 18, 2018 6:29 pm

Hello this is my first post sorry for my bad English, a week ago i bought a Yamaha Revstar 620 with the wrap around bridge, im a beginner recently...

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Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:02 am
Revstar with Tonepros AVTII question

Last post by P90_Luv « Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:35 pm
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by P90_Luv » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:55 am

Just landed a used RS502 (billet green) and it hit all the checkmarks for a keeper. I did notice a janky saddle screw while setting her up. Thinking...

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Last post by P90_Luv
Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:35 pm
Revstar bridge tonepros 2...

Last post by Bernardini « Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:40 pm
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by Bernardini » Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:33 pm

Hi!,
I want to upgrade my 620 with the tonepros 2 of the 820, but there are several options of tonepros 2...
Anyone knows what model is, exactly?...

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Last post by Bernardini
Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:40 pm
Yamaha SA50

Last post by GemQuinn « Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:29 pm
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by Mimasu » Fri Oct 12, 2018 9:42 pm
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New to my collection, a dark green SA50 from around 1967.

I have some SA50's already, even in dark green, but not a single one with original case....
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Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:29 pm
SA-5

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Nice blonde SA-5 in Berlin. Asking too much though...
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Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:20 am
Yamaha AE-18 Archtop

Last post by Asmikace « Mon Feb 24, 2020 4:20 am
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by tomvwash1 » Sat Feb 22, 2020 3:09 am

Does anyone have any experience with this hollow body? I'm looking at a 1974 model. I had an SA2200--outstanding guitar-and wondering if the quality...

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Last post by Asmikace
Mon Feb 24, 2020 4:20 am
SA50 Tremolo Arm

Last post by GemQuinn « Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:59 pm
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by Preloved Guitars » Fri Dec 06, 2019 7:51 pm

Hi folks, I have acquired a 1967 SA50 missing its tremolo arm, can anyone suggest where I would look for a replacement? I have scoured Google, but...

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Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:59 pm
Yamaha VR3000, ANY INFO?

Last post by Buzzard « Sun Feb 09, 2020 1:48 pm
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by czech-one-2 » Fri Feb 07, 2020 1:18 pm

Hi, In another thread I posted about my love for my Yamaha G100II 2x12 amp. I am searching for a 1x12, lighter combo with the same features and...

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Sun Feb 09, 2020 1:48 pm

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