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Manufacturer's ID: GSG1820ASVB
SG1820A, equipped with active EMG-85/81 pickups, is the ultimate low-noise, high gain, high output SG. With the SG’s full body resonance, the sound of 1820A extends to another level. Black nickel hardware and exclusive contemporary inlays ensure the SG1820A’s looks match its incredible sound.
Specification
Body Material / Structure
While preserving the basic structure of Maple Top/Mahogany Back and SG’s iconic double cutaway design, the body of SG1820 was redesigned to capture the sound and look which today’s guitarists want. The contoured body top curves more deeply than previous models - the top arc of the curve, the center part of the body, has optimized wood-mass to maximise string-body vibration from the from the bridge and tailpiece. The deep curve maintains the guitar’s optimum weight balance and enhances the SG’s stunning shape. The back contour featured on SG1/2/3000, designed for increased comfort when the guitar was played high on the strap, has been modified to a flat back on the new SGs. The new flat back design increases the volume of Mahogany to significantly increase the low-mid response and presence while reflecting ergonomics needed for the lower stance modern players take with SGs.
EMG Pickups
The pickups of choice for modern, high-gain players. Close-aperture coils and balanced magnets (ceramic in the 81, alnico in the 85) give a rich, varied tonal palette with immense detail, clarity and ability to cut through the mix.
Fingerboard
With countless custom-shop artist-specced SGs being produced with Rosewood fingerboards instead of the traditional SG’s ebony board, we selected premium rosewood for the fingerboard on the new SGs. A warm, well-balanced tone and great feel match modern tones and playing styles perfectly.
Electronics
Super-premium electronic parts are selected for the new SG guitars only after meeting Yamaha’s exhaustive testing criteria. Our choice of the finest switches and pots, the same as those chosen by pro guitar techs on stages all over the world, means that you can step on stage night after night confident that all of the little details are taken care of.
TonePros Bridge and Tailpiece
TonePros’ lighter bridge and tailpiece design enhances the vibration of the guitar’s body by reducing the mass of the metal parts. The locking design ensures the bridge and tailpiece are tightly anchored on their mounting studs for ultra-efficient vibration transfer, maximizing sustain and improving clarity.
Grover Locking Tuners
The SG’s strings are locked in place at the post to ensure zero slippage and complete tuning stability along with quick, efficient string changes.
Graph Tech Nut
Graph Tech captures the best properties of bone nuts - exceptional resonance, amazing clarity and smooth sustain - while improving on them with permanent lubrication, better longevity and easier cutting.
| Construction | Set Neck |
| Scale Length | 24 3/4" (628.6mm) |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Radius | 13 3/4" (350mm) |
| Frets | 22 |
| Body | Curved Maple, Mahogany |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Tonepros AVRII/Tonepros T1Z |
| Pickups | Neck EMG85 |
| Bridge EMG81 | |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Tuner |
| Controls | Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Tone, 3 Way Toggle |
Yamaha Authorised Dealer
guitarguitar proudly stock a wide range of Yamaha musical instruments and sell throughout the UK and the EU/EEA. We do not supply Yamaha musical instruments outwith the EEA