'79 Yamaha SG-2000: Unboxing a Gibson Les Paul Killer?
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The Made in Japan MIJ Yamaha SG-2000 had a carved, mildly figured three-piece maple top. Instead of a set neck, it featured a three-piece mahogany/maple/mahogany laminated neck-through design conducive to greater sustain. The body wings consisted of a “sandwich” of laminated mahogany. In order to further enhance sustain, the SG-2000 had a brass block under the bridge.
The guitar featured a contoured back with a scoop out of the top waist to increase playing comfort. The head of the SG-2000 featured the double-dipped shape, with five-ply binding, a block lettering logo, and a fancy three-piece floral inlay. The 22-fret ebony fingerboard was bound with mother-of-pearl split-wing inlays. The top also featured five-ply binding. The guitar featured a 24.75" scale length.
The twin-shielded Alnico V humbuckers were covered in black plastic with a cool cover that surrounded the bobbins, but left them and the poles exposed.
The laminated pickguard was slightly elevated, while the finetune bridge had metal saddles, and the stop tail was engraved with a harp-and-scroll design. Hardware was gold-plated.
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What guitar have you always wanted to own or play but never had the chance? Let me know down in the comments!
90s Made in Japan Fender Jaguar in Lake Placid Blue
1959 gibson Les Paul standard. I'll never be able to afford one.
Cameron Steiner closest I’ve come is a Paul Kossoff R9 I owned at one time. Not the same thing obviously, but cool to feel the neck carve and whatnot.
MonkXD nice!
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this^^^
Looks like a sweaty shirtless guy might have caused the blushing on the back.....
Hahaha!! Could be!
Matt Pike xD
Carlos Santana played one before he started using PRS.Nice looking Guitar,too bad you didn't play it.
Yes! I believe he convinced them to add the sustain block.
That thing looks chunky and solid af can wait to see you riff out dude
It's heavy af. lol. Definitely solid.
Good lord, that’s gorgeous! Congrats Steve!
Pretty cool guitar for sure. Thanks Sam.
Love these guitars. Amazing craftsmanship
Definitely.
Badass Steve! Congrats!! I always wanted Page Hamilton's signature ESP LTD PH-600.
Thanks, Adam. I'm not familiar with that guitar--will have to look it up!
Wow! That’s mind blowing! Dearly love the Yummy SG’s ! Can’t wait to hear you riff away on that 🥰
Very cool guitars! Thanks for watching.
That’s an absolutely gorgeous instrument
it will Never kill my love for my Black Double cut Les paul and my Black SG by Gibson
but with that said i do ADORE this Yamaha Guitar style and anything that resembles this badass SG vintage styles is just my absolute love
also huge Goth Doom Metal guy here
so is all connected 🤟
beautiful Guitar, specially the Black version
this Yamaha guitars are truly among the tragically underrated list of mine
I'm obsessed with Yamaha SGs, they're my favorite guitars of all time. I have one and I can attest to its status as a Les Paul killer. I never went back to mine after I played it. Beautiful, well-crafted guitars, amazing for doom/stoner metal and pretty much anything else too. They'll break your back but they sound incredible. They can be a bit hard to find in the States sometimes but there's plenty of them on the used market over in Japan. Let's hear a demo!
Hello from Spain, the SG2000 is very beautiful. I had the 1000, but I will ever have the 2000! Congratulations and greetings.
osewho was just a great price and I had to snag it! Thanks for watching!
Great guitar-incredible sustain & playabilty...
Absolutely.
Hi stevie i got a yamaha sg 2000 last year and its in new condition.
I worked with guitars for more than 40 years in my shop wich i sold last year and also like you this guitar allwys intriged me so after a long time lsearching i finally got my sg!
I play also custom shop fenders but this is one of my facourite players!
Greetings from the netherlands!
Really killer guitars! Congrats!
gnarly as hell, i've always had a thing for yamahas. thinking of picking up a revstar if i can't get my hands on an older sg
Joshua Soria hunting older SG’s is pretty fun. Lots of deals to be found on vintage SG700, SG800, and SG1000’s.
Ive owned an SG2000 and it was probably the best guitar I've ever owned. I do have a yamaha RS620 as well and have to say, it's amazing. Yamaha make top quality instruments.
The Yamaha Sg 2000 is a fantastic guitar. I played one for several years, I purchased it because Carlos Santana was playing one at the time and he was one of my heroes.
another guitar I had that's a little more obscure was a Hagstrom Swede, it looked similar to a Les Paul, it had an attractive wood grain finish, and the quality was honestly pretty decent.
Happy for u man! Nice one! Next a playthrough video right? Me, I always wanted a charvel guitar as a kid, for some reason I can't explain, and hopefully a friend of mine is gonna give me his over a couple of beers! So yeah!
Once I get the pickups swapped and the guitar setup in Cstd I will definitely do a play through. Hope you get that Charvel! Thanks for watching!
Those OG pickups are firebreathers. You should keep an eye out for one. Also, what I with the push push pots?
amazing guitar and amazing review
Definitely a killer guitar. Thanks for watching!
Damn that's sweet. I came so close to pulling the trigger on a black one but wound up ordering my 2nd Dunable. One of those is on my hit list tho for sure. Great score dude.
Enjoyed the vid. I remember when Steve Rothery from Marillion played 'The Web' live in 1983 footage with a Yamaha SG. Very atmospheric. Cheers.
Oh man! What a beauty😍 And the guitar is very nice as well
Effing beauty. I too always wanted one. Subbed!
Thanks for the sub!!
I played two of the five hundred and they felt really nice , my son and I have Greco guitars
Awesome!
Beautiful, and for sure it sounds great! \m/
Love old 70s yammys like the Sg-2000 and the Super flighter. I play a revstar series guitar and it’s my favorite guitar
Killer guitar man. Would be cool to hear a comparison with its current pick-ups VS the First Act pickups.
Great video Steve, I was waiting for you to plug that thing in man!!! To answer your question, the guitar you were holding is my fantasy axe!!! It’s way outside my price point though. I like that body shape a lot more than my Epiphone SG. Hope you’re gonna let us see/hear that beast when you’re done tweaking it out???!!! 🤘🤘🤘
Chris Curran Thanks, Chris. Was really late at night when I was shooting and I got tired. Lol. The finish is just really bad, unfortunately. I think I’m going to return this one and hunt down another.
Does It Doom? Sorry to hear that brother, been down that road before though. You get something you’ve been waiting for and it’s not as cool as you hoped, sucks!!! I hope the next one nails it. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
I´ve just seen an SG1000s in a shop near me. Gonna go and try it our tomorrow.
Cool guitars!
Sweet guitar man! Would really like to hear how it sounds with the original pickups prior to swapping them out. One guitar I've been interested in is an Ibanez Rocket Roll Sr. Maybe some day...
That looks sick!!
They are pretty cool man!
Awesome guitar, congrats!
Scott Schaffer thanks man. Really cool old guitars!
Researching them now. Cheers dude!
Chris Poland had two semi solid versions in deep purple & gold which were intended for santana & he used a neck pickup in the bridge.
I have '77 sg-2000 black with the peter green humbucker phase switch mod - weighs a ton but sustain is legendary
I got a black Yamaha SG510, a cheaper version of the 2000, a few months ago after seeing your sweet First Act and looking for something similar that I could afford. I am glad that I got the Yamaha before you turned everyone onto them. I am still waiting for my Behringer Fuzz. 👍🏻
Awesome! Has been interesting to compare the First Act and Yamaha side-by-side.
She looks a winner. Always wondered what Yamaha sg's felt like. One I've always really liked the look of is the Gibson 'The sg'. Natural, simple and with the jackplug socket on the side. Original pickups are very highly regarded, apparently.
Probably T-Tops in those, right?
@@DoesItDoom For the neck probably but I think the zebra in the bridge was more unique and is frequently stripped out. May have been another Tim Shaw. Troggly done a great video about them.
Nice score dude
🤘🏻🤘🏻
Bro unboxed this gem and was completely unphased just lookin at the camera monitor
Tons of moisture / blushing under the poly. Was pretty disappointed tbh. Returned it.
Reminds me of my first electric guitar. It was an SBG500 which was the same as this one, but a more "budget" job, but it cost me $650 Australian in the early 80s. I loved that guitar and it was as good as the LP studio that I bought not long after. ✌️🇦🇺
I own 7 les Paul's & 7 sg's & just a 81 sbg Yamaha & oh boy what a sleeper an amazing beast. it's definitely a keeper. I traded for an 2013 sg 61-r and don't regret it at all it is definitely a les Paul killer. 👌
Dude that's a beauty.
Thanks, man. They build some nice stuff!
lucky man think next i will be getting my first guitar so thinking of a yamaha rs 320 or the yamaha pacifcia which 1 should i get for a beginner
Good shit! How can we get you 1 million subs. Keep’m coming
Thanks for all the support bro. Share this shit everywhere!
Hi Steve!
Whats you opinion abot the Yamaha Revstar series?
Is the budget frendly mondels able to play as a decent doom guns?
I would still be more inclined to go with something like the Yamaha SG800 or so for the same price. Revstar looks cool though.
I had an sbg3000 white. Damn I’m kicking myself now!
Nice! I own one, I think 1981, it is awesome. I have a collection of vintage Yamahas, and I think 30 years from now they will be considered some of the best guitars.
Awesome!
Does yours have the coil tap feature?
@@nolukeskywalker no,i don't think mine does.
did they ship the guitar detuned and with paper between the strings and fretboard? just curious
Detuned, no paper.
How about an old ibanez ar300? Ive always loved how those look and curious how they sound/feel. Also, what do you think of the new yamaha revstar stuff? I got a japanese made rsp20cr on its way to me from sweetwater so ill be answeing my own question about that soon
They look excellent.
is there a follow up video where we hear it played
That’s the plan.
Eastwood has SG Mcgeoch 1000 model, have thought about getting one of them?
Wow. Very nice clone. Have never heard of it.
The esp ltd viper baritone I bought and customized myself has been a perfect doom machine because I didnt want to spend a fortune for a Gibson sg and neither them or epiphone made baritone versions
The 2000 was actually designed to Santana's spec's, Yamaha went to him with the 700 I believe and he basically said what he didn't like about it so they made the 2000, freaking great guitar, I have a 79 tobacco burst, was my great white buffalo since I played my uncle's SG in 85, wanted one ever since.
Super nice Yamaha SG! I believe John McGeoch used to play these as well
Have you done a demo of this guitar? Would love to hear it!
No, sorry. I returned it about a week later because the finish was blushing was really bad.
@@DoesItDoom Ah, what a bummer
No demo? I love the sound of these guitars. Im not super experienced, why have you decided to switch out the pickups from the originals?
The pickup in the bridge was already unoriginal. Unfortunately due to all the finish issues I decided to return this one, but it really played and sounded great.
I believe those old Yamahas tend to haze like that. My 82’ SC400 has hazing in the clearcoat like that.
This one is really bad. All over the guitar.
How do you feel about the Yamaha SBG500 ? Looks pretty similar and can be found cheaper!
I dig em. Just a lower end model, still badass.
I've never seen one in person but it looks like it would be as heavy as a T-60. Is it?
Anyone played the Yamaha RS620? They look great, wondering if I can get that thick fuzz sound.
Yes. Most any solid body guitar with humbuckers will do the trick.
I always wanted one
Same.
I love my two Les Pauls, they are the best guitars I've ever played or owned for sure, but there are so many other guitars I would love to try. I would love an Iommi SG but I just don't like the feel of SG's for some reason. I really want an Ace Frehley LP but that's not going to happen. Congrats on your new guitar it looks killer, maybe you could buff out that "blushing" it looks like it's just the varnish that's discolored.
I have Yamaha sgs, I think their pickups sound insanely nice. Mine are in drop a ;)
Always hear praise for the OG pickups.
It says SG and looks the part but the tone of all three series is pure les Paul. I heard no SG when playing several of them. Sooo...do you prefer your vintage OR head or your Matamp? Really curious
I own the SG2500..
That guitar never failed me..
@Does it Doom? Could you do a comparison video with the DC Lola? How do you like it so far? I recently managed to find a 2006 model of the SG2000, and would like to hear the original.
Man I ended up taking the option to return the Yamaha. The finish blushing was just really bad. I felt like it sounded great and played well. Lots of sustain. Neck was a bit thin for my liking-my Lola has a ‘59 LP style carve.
@@DoesItDoom Allright, yes that makes sense, a pity though! Clouding of the finish seems to be relatively common issue with these vintage SG's. I also agree with the neck being surprisingly slim, especially considering the weight. I also have the more modern take on this model, SG1820, which has a thicker neck - I guess it's a medium C shape or something similar.
Belford5 I would like to do some research to see if any of the vintage Yamaha SG’s had a more medium C profile.
I own a 79 yamaha sg2000 with Seymour Duncan Humbuckers. Absolute monster. Been more happy with it that any les paul
I thought it was a cool guitar for sure.
I'm saving for a fender sixty nine at the minute. It looks like a surf guitar. I'm gonna see if it dooms asap :)
I have 2 ('76-'79) SG1500s in this same finish, but with chrome hardware and dot inlays. They rarely get played...but that's about to change. I just dropped one of them off for some much needed attention. The parts, such bridge and tailpiece are VERY hard to come by! A wide, padded strap is highly recommended...as are strap locks!! You don't want to drop one of these on your foot!!
any opinions on the new SG-1820's ?
Pretty expensive imo. Id rather search out a cool vintage SG-1000 or SG-2000 for under half the price.
This guitar is one of my favorite guitars, its shape is more beautiful than Les Paul's Model SG guitar.
Man, love your videos! You should check out the band Re-stoned, they are awesome and need more recognition
Thanks so much. Will check them out.
That shirt is so fucking sick dude!
Grabbed it at a show several years ago. It’s a favorite!
Does It Doom? Geezer is like why am I on this fookin thing mate , its bloody hot in Egypt! Hahaha
I wanna pull the trigger on one of these so bad but I fear the neck being crooked and a maxed out truss rod
Just bought an SG 700. Killer guitar for a great deal. Love it
Awesome!!
Is the 2000 better than the 700?
@@alitosvarglitos6500 Better is subjective, but the 2000 definitely has more expensive appointments. Mainly the neck thru vs set neck construction and the quality of the top.
@@djohnson2499 would you recommend a 1977 sg2000 over a 1980 sg2000?
@@alitosvarglitos6500 Not really. They're probably equally good
Awesome!!!!!
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Daiiim that chunky af cream binding is nice
Truly is.
IMO LITERALLY THE BEST ELECTRIC GUITAR EVER MADE! I have a 1977 SG2000 and have a 1988 SG3000 Custom on the way. My 2000 is in C Standard and DOOMS LIKE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ELSE! Hell the emails on Preorder your 2023 Woodrite Warlord! LOOK LIKE AN OLD SG! FUCKING AWESOME GUITARS!
That’s a bummer it doesn’t have the original pickups... I can’t remember if Maxxon made them, but my ‘79 SG sounds like someone put a fuzz effect into the guitar.
Only my Kramer aluminum neck sounds close to these things.
I used to own four Les Pauls and one Yamaha SG. Now I own one Les Paul, and three of these.
Really killer guitars.
Given my damaged spine and knee, I can't handle heavy guitars for extended periods, even if they look as gorgeous as this
But I'd say some kind of SG Custom with the 3 pickup setup (be it Epiphone or Gibson) is on my radar for a potential buy, in the future
Carlos Santana was known have played the SG2000.
I'd love to pick up a Yamaha Revstar, or a 70s SG/Les Paul. And I wouldn't mind an ESP or LTD Eclipse. I have one now, but it's pretty low end. I've just never been able to afford any of those guitars tbh. It sucks being a student lol.
You'll get them one day. I remember those days well.
Did you ever play it on the channel?
I ended up returning it. The finish was just kinda gross and overall I much preferred my first act DC-6 guitars in terms of size, shape, and neck profile.
Great guitar! Too bad the original bridge pup is replaced. The stock pups are tremendous yet sweet.
Steve.....that's a damn BAAAAAD AAAAASS guitar.....
I want to find myself an Aria Pro II SB-650 bass......and yes, .....it dooms.
Nice!
I think the first act, Mike pike 9 string double cut would be my unicorn guitar
What a Beauty!!!
For sure!
Dude, any reason why your bridge pickup has only 3 screws on top?
Don't know. I returned this guitar right after this unboxing. The finish was too jacked up.
@@DoesItDoom I was asking as I have a '77 SG2000 with the same screw set up as yours. I think the bridge pickups must have been changed out at some stage, as it looks like the standard SG2000 pickup ring set up is 4 top, 3 bottom, on both pick ups. All the best man!
A les paul Tabasco burst I've never been able to touch. The shop by me deal in dean an had like ten guitars .I keep going back but only for pedals .they suck. Then if I do see one I cant afford it. It six to have a cheap guitar and money for somthing better but cant get it..I'd like to hold what I buy before pulling the trigger ..love what your doing bud
Very nice guitar. Never played any but i've heard lots of positive feedback on those. Funny to see that Yamaha has recycled their SG shape on the revstar.
Yes. Those look cool.
ive always thought the revstar was based off the yamaha super flighter, still one of yhe prettiest guitars in the world
Did you ever demo this?
No, returned it soon after this video was shot. The finish was in much worse shape than I had anticipated.
I share a birth year with that guitar, and it's in way better condition than I am!😂 I'd love to get a '60s SG junior but sadly I have a mortgage to pay already.
Haha!! 60’s Juniors are killer!
Some of the best guitars ever made.
Kesa Mek very nice indeed.
learned to play guitar on my bro's '77 sg2000
Nice!
I have a Superflighter 500, it's fucken dope and more interesting looking than another SG/Les Paul
Nice!
How do you feel about seven string guitars for doom/sludge etc. stuff? Why is it that you don't see people playing seven strings in these genres🧐
Did you end up not liking it? Never seen you play it
I returned it. The finish blushing was just kinda nasty. Not in a cool aged nitro sort of way. Pretty rad guitar though.
Identical to mine. Best git I've owned by miles.
Sick ax.
⚰️🎻🐐
I just saw a 79 at my local pawn shop for 300 dollar! I might go buy it now
I’m guessing it’s one of the lower series models but likely worth it in most cases.
Dream guitar
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