Electric Bass Guitar

1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case

1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case

1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case    1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case
Up for sale, a 1966 Yamaha SB-2 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. A first-year low serial number example of Yamaha's very first bass model, this extremely well-crafted vintage Japanese-made bass is head and shoulders above most, and is a testament to the fact that right out of the gate Yamaha was pushing for a level of quality not seen by many of their contemporaries until at least the late'70s. Strung with flatwound strings, the bass has a dry, thumpy tone with warm, pillowy low end. The height adjustable mute located just forward of the bridge allows the player to dial in the ideal amount of sustain or thud, mimicking an upright bass with a round, yet decay-less quality. The bass weighs in at a manageable 9lbs and balances well on a strap. We've had this bass dialed in for optimal action and intonation here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar. The maple neck has a deep profile with a soft V shape at the nut, filling out to a chunky "baseball bat" C as you travel up the thick slab rosewood fretboard.

The original slender frets show. Moderate uniform wear on the crowns of frets 1-4, with lighter wear until fret 7 and sparingly little wear further up the fretboard. The scale length measures 31 1/2", and the nut is a full 1 5/8" in width (nut width measured at the zero fret). On the headstock, the tuners are a particularly robust original set with fairly massive gears that turn smoothly and have original black plastic oval buttons. All electronics work as they should, and all original hardware is intact including the mint green pickguard and trio of skirted metal knobs which show uniform surface patina.

The bridge is a unique design that takes a page from Mosrite's playbook, with the strings anchored to a thick rosewood block behind the aluminum bridge. The original chrome "ashtray" bridge cover is intact, as is the height-adjustable mute, which has fresh foam.

The fairly radical body was a harbinger of things to come as Yamaha's more "way out" Flying Samurai shapes were introduced close on the heels of the SB-2. Cosmetic wear is limited to buckle rash on the back. And various small scuffs and dings around the body edges.

The original hardshell case is included. Check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, " and please let us know if we can answer any questions! International orders will be declared as merchandise, and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. The item "1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case" is in sale since Sunday, July 14, 2019. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Bass Guitars". The seller is "mmguitarbar" and is located in Seattle, Washington.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • String Configuration: 4 String
  • Model: SB-2
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed
  • Type: Electric Bass
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Brand: Yamaha
  • Body Type: Solid


1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case    1966 Yamaha SB-2 Vintage Electric Bass Guitar Short Scale 100% Original with Case