The Unofficial OSG 60s Yamaha SG Thread
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The Unofficial OSG 60s Yamaha SG Thread
The Unofficial OSG 60s Yamaha SG Thread
SG-2
http://web.archive.org/web/200809151317 ... /sg-2.html
SG-2 (S201)
Of sale at that time price\ 42,000
Main Specifications = 22 frets , with tremolo unit , 2 microphone , roller-type moveable bridge , preset microphone switching method , rhythm / solo volume with control , 3-ply celluloid plate
Total length = 110cm
Width = 35cm
Weight = 4kg
Color = Sunburst , Pearl White , Coral Red
April 1966 released 1967 sales to around
SG-3
http://web.archive.org/web/200809241346 ... /sg-3.html
SG-3 (S302)
Of sale at that time price\ 48,000
Main Specifications = 3 microphone ( Yamaha dual microphone use ) , roller-type moveable bridge , Mike balancer , preset microphone switching method , rhythm solo switching method , rhythm solo tone control , with volume control , 22 frets , with tremolo unit , Adjustable neck , chrome -plated metal bobbin
Total length = 111cm
Width = 35cm
Scale = 650mm
Weight = 4kg
Color = Sunburst , Pearl White , Coral Red
April 1966 released 1967 sales to around
SG-12
In 1967 the US Treasury reported 1 USD = 360 JPY.
SG-2: 42000JPY/116USD, about 822 USD in 2014
SG-3: 48000JPY/133USD, about 942 USD in 2014
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Pics, Diagrams, & Info
Photoset of parts: https://www.flickr.com/photos/osamuito/ ... 456869443/
Theworkoffire’s replica:
http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/vie ... g2#p557832
Pickups:
SG-2: Same polarity (south?), same wind
SG-3: Double bridge pickup is not a humbucker, Someone reported that the double pickup in a SG-5 had two different pickups.
Tremolo
Assembly diagram: http://s6.postimg.org/xceg6xcch/SG_trem_assy.gif" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bridge:
Wiring Schematics:
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Parts, Fixes, & Hacks:
daisyglazer’s trem hack: http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/vie ... #p1224594
selectomatic’s trem hack and info on arms:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=83746&p=1180140
Jaguar/SG-2 style pickup cover: http://www.shapeways.com/product/B3SWCQ ... Id=5685696
Sg-⅔ trem arm replica maker
http://sellinglist.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/user/hiwatt0420
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Players
Link Wray, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard,
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Price Tracking: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing
SG-2
http://web.archive.org/web/200809151317 ... /sg-2.html
SG-2 (S201)
Of sale at that time price\ 42,000
Main Specifications = 22 frets , with tremolo unit , 2 microphone , roller-type moveable bridge , preset microphone switching method , rhythm / solo volume with control , 3-ply celluloid plate
Total length = 110cm
Width = 35cm
Weight = 4kg
Color = Sunburst , Pearl White , Coral Red
April 1966 released 1967 sales to around
SG-3
http://web.archive.org/web/200809241346 ... /sg-3.html
SG-3 (S302)
Of sale at that time price\ 48,000
Main Specifications = 3 microphone ( Yamaha dual microphone use ) , roller-type moveable bridge , Mike balancer , preset microphone switching method , rhythm solo switching method , rhythm solo tone control , with volume control , 22 frets , with tremolo unit , Adjustable neck , chrome -plated metal bobbin
Total length = 111cm
Width = 35cm
Scale = 650mm
Weight = 4kg
Color = Sunburst , Pearl White , Coral Red
April 1966 released 1967 sales to around
SG-12
In 1967 the US Treasury reported 1 USD = 360 JPY.
SG-2: 42000JPY/116USD, about 822 USD in 2014
SG-3: 48000JPY/133USD, about 942 USD in 2014
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Pics, Diagrams, & Info
Photoset of parts: https://www.flickr.com/photos/osamuito/ ... 456869443/
Theworkoffire’s replica:
http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/vie ... g2#p557832
Pickups:
SG-2: Same polarity (south?), same wind
SG-3: Double bridge pickup is not a humbucker, Someone reported that the double pickup in a SG-5 had two different pickups.
Tremolo
Assembly diagram: http://s6.postimg.org/xceg6xcch/SG_trem_assy.gif" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bridge:
Wiring Schematics:
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Parts, Fixes, & Hacks:
daisyglazer’s trem hack: http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/vie ... #p1224594
selectomatic’s trem hack and info on arms:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=83746&p=1180140
Jaguar/SG-2 style pickup cover: http://www.shapeways.com/product/B3SWCQ ... Id=5685696
Sg-⅔ trem arm replica maker
http://sellinglist.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/user/hiwatt0420
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Players
Link Wray, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard,
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Price Tracking: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing
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Re: The Unofficial OSG Yamaha SG-2/SG-3/SG-12 Thread
This is my SG-2. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
http://s905.photobucket.com/user/flemis ... maha%20SG2
http://s905.photobucket.com/user/flemis ... maha%20SG2
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Re: The Unofficial OSG Yamaha SG-2/SG-3/SG-12 Thread
I see you have been surfing .... and found some stuff on the web that I did not have
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Obsessive behavior? I see no obsessive behavior.SuperAxe wrote:I see you have been surfing .... and found some stuff on the web that I did not have
http://www.oldguitar.jp/catalog/yamaha_2.html
via: http://group.wunjun.com/yaovaja/topic/75381-1886
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Re: The Unofficial OSG Yamaha SG-2/SG-3/SG-12 Thread
Excellent
Thanks
Thanks
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Brilliant- some very cool stuff you've found there. I applaud your dedication and initiative! Subscribed.
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Re: The Unofficial OSG Yamaha SG-2/SG-3/SG-12 Thread
Way to kick things off with a bang, Gavanti!
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Re: The Unofficial OSG Yamaha SG-2/SG-3/SG-12 Thread
We're doing pics too, right?!
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Man these things are so cool. One of the main influences on my Paramour Model design.
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Re: The Unofficial OSG Yamaha SG-2/SG-3/SG-12 Thread
If we must.Gavanti wrote:We're doing pics too, right?!
Here's my 67 SG-2 hanging out with its offset brethren:
I always wanted a white one or a red one but the sunburst is really nicely done. You'll notice the 'Yamaha' logo on the headstock is block letters (same as Gavanti's), not the script logo as shown in the catalogue. Antisymmetric's newly acquired 66 has the script logo.
I've got the original Yamaha strap, too. Probably should have taken a pic with that on it.
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Re: The Unofficial OSG Yamaha SG-2/SG-3/SG-12 Thread
That's quite the trio! What you said about the sunburst- I'm the same, it wasn't what I had in mind for first choice, but I'm more than happy with it, the mint guard works so well against the burst (beginning to sound like one of these vintage Fender corksniffer types... )
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Yeah. I really love the mint on white on the SG-3, but I kind of favor mint on SB on the SG-2. That trio is insane, Horsey Boy. It's hard to find a design that upstages an SG, but then there's that Harvester again . I wonder if the script logo was just on the '66 models. My block script is '67 like yours. I'll add a tributes and influenced by section at the top, which would include Paul's gorgeous Paramour, Theworkoffire's tributes, the Faction Electric Scout.
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Ben (theworkoffire) has a Yamaha SG body hanging in his workshop that is just waiting to be finished off.
I'm pretty sure he has most, if not all of the hardware & might just need to make a neck.
I'm pretty sure he has most, if not all of the hardware & might just need to make a neck.
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