[SN 3968] USED YAMAHA / SL-500 Studio Lord Brown Sunburst [11]

One of the models from Yamaha’s “Studio Lord” series, which helped pioneer the early days of Japanese Les Paul replicas in the late 1970s.

Based on classic Les Paul specifications, this Japanese vintage model is finished with Yamaha’s signature high precision and solid craftsmanship.

It features traditional specifications such as a set-neck construction, a dual-humbucker layout, and a Tune-O-Matic-style bridge. Characterized by the rich sustain and powerful tone produced by its 4.25 kg weight, it delivers a sound with a solid, commanding presence. The humbuckers offer a tone with rich midrange depth, handling everything from clean to distorted sounds with ease. They respond well to picking, faithfully conveying the player’s nuances.

Combining the rugged construction and practicality typical of Japanese guitars from the late 1970s, this is a versatile instrument suitable for a wide range of genres, including blues and classic rock. This model allows you to fully appreciate the appeal of the Studio Lord series, which has been gaining increasing recognition in overseas markets in recent years.
The head of the escutcheon screw on the upper left of the front pickup is slightly stripped, so it does not fit properly and cannot be turned.
There are some minor scratches, dents, and tarnish on the metal, but no particularly noticeable damage.
The neck has significant bow, and since the truss rod is fully tightened, adjustments are difficult. We have adjusted it to a playable condition through filing, but the string action is low at both the low and high frets, resulting in occasional string buzz. To improve the condition in the future, a refret or other repairs involving fingerboard correction may be necessary.
Please be aware of this in advance.
Condition Grade: C+: Repairs may be necessary depending on intended use

Serial Number: 003968
Year of Manufacture: 1976-1979
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Case: Soft case
Weight: 4.25 kg
Truss Rod: Defective; neck warping at maximum truss rod adjustment
Fret Wear: Defective; replacement should be considered during next repair
String height (low string side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String height (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 43.2 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.5 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 25.2 mm
Scale: 624mm (24.56")
Radius: 381mm (15")
Strings at setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, and dressing

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string height were taken by our staff during setup. These values are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be the same when the item arrives at your location.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind product currently listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. While we strive to remove product listings promptly upon sale, updates are not always made in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding in such cases.