Since its debut in 1974, the Yamaha SBG has been the choice of some of the most infl uential guitarists. From its rich tone and long sustain to its
outstanding playability and stunning design, all of its signature characteristics have stood the test of time, remaining relevant to this day. However,
there have been countless changes in the music scene and the emergence of many new music styles since the birth of the SBG guitars. Along
with such changes we have witnessed huge improvements and changes in amplifi ers and effects - suffi ce to say, players demands today are
totally different from those when the original SBG was introduced.
Although the original SBG models have carved their names in the history of electric guitars, to satisfy those demands, and make today’s SBG as
iconic and relevant as the original models, the SBG1820 series was developed.
Using direct feedback from Yamaha’s London and Tokyo Artist Relations offi ces and Yamaha Artist Services, Burbank (YASB), the guitars are
specced with the custom-shop parts that artists want and need and fi nished with the new simpler cosmetics that players have been asking for.
Featuring Japanese handmade set-neck construction, African Mahogany body and neck and maple top, the new SBGs feature totally updated,
no-compromise specifi cations to make them perfect for today’s musicians. Finally, the stadium-ready SBGs that Yamaha have been producing for
artists are available to the public.
SBG carries on the legend
SBG ARTISTS
Soren Andersen
Glenn Hughes / Mike Tramp
Phil Campbell
motorhead
Josh Gooch
John Baizley
Baroness
Peter Adams
Baroness
Michael Herring
Vivian Campbell
Justin Hagberg
3 Inches of Blood
Shane Clark
3 Inches of Blood
Jeff Rouse
Duff McKagan's Loaded
Tagore Grey/Ben Brookland
The Treatment
Phil X
Mike Squires
Duff Mckagan's Loaded
Bill Kelliher
MASTODON
Bobby Bandiera
Barcelona
Greg Puciato
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Dave Meniketti
Y&T
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Toby Butler
The Duke Spirit