Yamaha's very first archtop!original of 1969

Yamaha's very first archtop! The guys in the studio really love the tone of this guitar. Subtle, but with clarity and authority if needed. Yamaha must have gotten it right with this one, as it spawned the entire lines of the popular SA series that continued on through the 1990s. Spruce top with bound f-holes, maple sides, maple back and neck. It's Yamaha's take on the popular ES design by Gibson. Every time you meet someone who has one of these, they remark that it is one of their favorites. Very sturdy and solid, they don't tend to need a lot of TLC like other 1960s guitars.