After months on consignment, my versatile YAMAHA SG-I 🎸 - a semi-hollow masterpiece from the 90s - has found a new owner at last.

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The Legacy of a Dream Guitar

The YAMAHA SG-I, based on the SG3000 but modified with a semi-hollow body for weight reduction and three pickups, was a guitar I had longed for since its release in the late 1980s. The one I sold was a mid-1990s model purchased used about 3 years ago, with minimal whitening of YAMAHA’s characteristic finish and in good overall condition.

Moving Forward: The Decision to Let Go

Reasons for selling:

  • While the SG-I could produce sounds ranging from Les Paul-like tones to single-coil half-tones, acquiring other guitars (Aria ProII PE-1500, Fender Stratocaster, Epiphone Casino) made this versatility less necessary
  • With nearly 40 years since manufacture, there was a high risk of maintenance issues, particularly with parts for YAMAHA’s proprietary locking tremolo system

Conclusion

From first seeing it in the 1980s to finally owning one decades later, this SG-I held a special place in my heart. While saying goodbye wasn’t easy, I’m grateful it will continue its journey with a new owner who can appreciate its unique magic.