GUITAR- YAMAHA SG20 ....bring back the '72 ....Please :-)

YAMAHA SG20

In the 70's Yamaha made a serious effort to get in touch with what was it players in the West really demanded from their guitar. The company was founded on making quality products at accessible prices. In short Pro and the best value for money. Unlike the U.S. the focus for customers was always international hence the tag SG which like Gibson simply means 'solid body, guitar'. This way it relates to any language. 

For a few years Yamaha made inroads especially when Carlos Santana started playing the Yamaha SG

In the last few years Yamaha even reproduced the '73 RSP 20 as the Revstar with much success due to it's value for money. 

The SG-20 like the Gibson Les Paul Jr. is dead simple with a single PU and a volume and tone control.

1972 YAMAHA SG20

The spec was Katsura body,Rosewood fretboard, bolt on neck, single Humbucker pickup, hardtail bridge, die cast Yamaha tuners and a choice of black or red solid color.

CONCLUSION

I would love to see it brought back. 

Made in Indonesia to bring the price 

down and with better spec. 

A mahogany body and a fixed glued 

in neck. Full sized Yamaha HB pickup 

from the Revstar which sounds excellent.                                                                                                        

If it can be kept under $400.00 USD I think it would sell well. It would be a Pro choice for guys wanting to have a Gibson LP Jr. vibe without getting a non prestigious Gibson clone. In short, cheap but still 'cool'.