The Unofficial OSG 60s Yamaha SG Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:43 pm
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