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Yamaha SA-50, anybody???


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This looks like a bit of a mutt, but lately I have been musing on a Bigbsy-equipped guitar. 

Somehow this one is speaking to me.  The Bigsby looks pretty primitive.

Anybody ever play one of these?  They are from the late '60s / early '70s.

Thanks in advance.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Excellent-1968-SA-50-Yamaha-with-Gibson-Duncan-Bigsby-electric-guitar-RefNo-478/173069913936?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

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I'd just be aware of the guitar, period. If you're looking for a Bigsby-ed electric on the cheap, there are plenty of better options (new and used) for well under a grand. In fact, Yamaha makes some cool retro solidbodies that have Bigsbys. Reverend, Eastwood, Ibanez, there are many choices.

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Thanks for your thoughts and advice.

Hanspanzer: thanks for the link to the sharpenedflat website.    Good info there about this model and others he sells.   

Later models did have the wooden pickup surrounds.  

I actually am leaning toward the mini-hums in the one now for sale.  Coil tap for as a splitter?  No pickguard is okay.  Bound f holes, top/lower binding.   It is a mutt but who knows.

Will think this over but interested in more comments.

https://www.sharpenedflat.com/vintage-guitar/Yamaha-SA-50-0200

https://www.sharpenedflat.com/vintage-guitar/Yamaha-SA-50-0119

 

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