Yamaha SG1820, Vintage White Overview

The Yamaha SG1820 brings together a wealth of premium features, all resulting in one sensational guitar that sits at the pinnacle of performance. At its heart is a pair of Seymour Duncan '59 pickups. These are vintage-voiced humbuckers with a full midrange and a stunning, bright high end. They'll accommodate any playing style you wish to throw at them.

It's not just in the electronics where the SG1820 excels. It's everywhere. The double cutaway body provides uninhibited access to the top of the stunning rosewood fretboard. It's also been deeply contoured, optimising mass and maximising string vibration from the bridge and tailpiece - giving you a fuller, richer sound. There's plenty more to explore when you get your hands on one of these tremendous instruments - you'll never be disappointed.

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Hot humbucking tone

At the core of this guitar's brilliance is its unique, powerful sound. And that is provided by a pair of Seymour Duncan '59 humbucking pickups. Seymour Duncan are legendary pickup designers, and their electronics have been seen in the guitars of some of the greatest musicians of all time. So with these '59 humbuckers, you can be absolutely certain that you're getting industry-leading tone.

First of all, the sound quality you get from them is incomparable. Designed to completely eliminate noise interference, you get a wonderfully pure sound - even when you crank up the gain or volume. The tone out of these humbuckers is fantastically varied. With a thick low end, full midrange, and bright high end, you've got electronics that will welcome any genre or playing style. And 3-way switching means you can flick from singing lead tones to rich rhythms in the blink of an eye.

Your fullest sound yet

Thanks to a specially designed body, you can be certain the sound you get out of the Yamaha SG1820 is as full as it can possibly be. Its contours are deeper than that of previous models. This has been done to intricately tailor the body's mass so that it's optimised for the transfer of string vibrations. But what does this mean? Well, as soon as you plug in and play, you'll hear. Maximum string vibrations mean maximum sound - your audience will never miss a note.

A rich tonal palette

Only the best materials have been used to craft the SG1820. A trio of premium tonewoods brings a distinctive sound that'll give your playing an extra hit of quality. The maple and mahogany body blends the bright, sharp tone of the former with the deep, thick sound of the latter. And the top-class rosewood fingerboard brings an extra bit of warmth to every note and chord you play. This is optimally engineered sound.

Excellent playability

Playing experience is vital in a guitar. Because exquisite sound means nothing if you haven't got exquisite playability to match. And in every way, the Yamaha SG1820 has been designed to give you a stunning playing experience that'll leave you never wanting to put it down. First of all, the double cutaway body gives you unencumbered access to the very top of the fretboard - reaching those high notes will never be a problem.

Medium jumbo frets provide an increased playing area, making string bends and soloing seem easy. And your hand will be able to effortlessly glide from note to note - even at rapid speed. The mahogany neck's gloss polyurethane finish reduces friction, meaning it's easier to move quickly up and down the guitar's scale.

All the finishing touches

Yamaha have really gone to town ensuring that the SG1820 provides the best performance possible. And it really shows. Even down to the littlest details, effort has gone into every element of this instrument. It features a GraphTech TUSQ nut for optimal string stability and intonation. Grover locking tuners ensure your tuning is always pitch perfect. And then there's the incredible aesthetic - the stunning vintage white finish will look sensational beneath stage lights. There's brilliance in every department with this guitar.

Security ensured

Instruments this good deserve to be protected. And with a hardshell case included at no extra cost, it is. Tough and durable, this case will keep your guitar safe from the elements, bumps and scrapes, and everything else that life on the road throws at it. Your SG1820 will be ready in mint condition for you to perform with - night after night.