1966 Yamaha SG-3

  Often compared to Jazzmasters and Jaguars, The SG-3 was one of Yamaha's first entries into high-end electric guitar manufacturing, with an original price tag of $249.50. The pickups were aggressive for the 60's, and the chunkier bridge unit and "blender" circuit helps produce its magic. Link Wray famously played a Red SG-2 and production for these guitars ended in the late 60's.  s/n 03639

• Body: Hardwood solid body with a "thick" offset design in Pearl White 
• Neck: Maple with a rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, and a zero fret.
• Scale Length: 650 mm (25.5 inches).
• Pickups: Equipped with three proprietary single-coil pickups. The bridge unit is a "dual-microphone" design (two single coils housed together), 
• Electronics: A 3-way pickup selector switch, main volume/tone knobs, and a "blender" circuit with roller controls (allowing the bridge pickup to be blended with the others).
• Bridge/Tremolo: A specialized roller-bridge paired with an original, smooth-functioning tremolo system.
• Hardware: Chrome-plated hardware, with metal roller-knobs and unique tuners.
• Truss Rod: adjustable from the rear, hidden under a neck plate.
• Nut Width: 41 mm (1.625 inches).
• Headstock: A distinctive "samurai sword" style headstock and chrome-plated tuners. 
• Weight: Approximately 8.8 pounds.