Vintage 1970's Yamaha SB-55 Electric Bass - Made in Japan - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets/Action/Intonation
1970's Yamaha SB-55
SN#: 13557
Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz's
Action at the 12th: 5/64
Nut Width: 1.47"
Thickness of the neck at the First Fret is .85 and .95 at the Twelfth
Bridge Spacing: 2.35"
Radius: 7.25"
Tuning: Standard (E)
String Gauge: 45-10s
Comes in Original Hard Case (bottom of case got damaged, but it is fully functional)
As the predecessor of Yamaha's "Super Bass," this SB-55 is absolutely unique and has roots laying in Jazz Bass' off-set body style. The space-aged shape is very ergonomic and the neck is a standard J-bass type with easy access to the higher frets. The bass has a killer sound and the pickups are hot and articulate. Tone wise they sound somewhere between P- and J- bass. The tonality of the bass is punchy, bright and clear. IT FEATURES individual Volume controls for each pickup, and a Master Tone. This monster would make the perfect companion for a studio musician.
Yamaha SB-55 Information:
It was popular in the jazz and rock scene in the early-to-mid 70s.
Michael Henderson played on one of these and even used it on a various recordings back in the day.
This sweet vintage bass has MOJO seeping out of every pore and is in fantastic condition. Aside from a few light scratches on the back, it is pretty much near mint. The multi-ply tortoise pickguard gives it a cool 60's vibe. Now is your chance to put this vintage Yamaha in your hands and step into your next musical adventure.
FEATURES:
- Body: Natoh with Alder Veneer on Top
- Neck: Bound Maple with Rosewood Fretboard, 33 3/4" Scale
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Pickups: 2x Yamaha SB-55 Single Coil, V+V+T
- Hardware: Vintage Style
It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal playability and tone. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been dressed/polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It was professionally set up and has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a THREE time and Current 2021 NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the nicest guitars on the planet since 2010. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter
@TheGuitarDude
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
To discuss ALL your options including: NO TAXES, for in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact me directly at 954-448-2413 or use the contact form on my website.
Just google The Guitar Dude.
Terms For Returns
7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL/RETURN SHIPPING CHARGES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was received or it is subject to a restocking fee. I am not a big chain shop, I hope you understand.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 30 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
1970's Yamaha SB-55
SN#: 13557
Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz's
Action at the 12th: 5/64
Nut Width: 1.47"
Thickness of the neck at the First Fret is .85 and .95 at the Twelfth
Bridge Spacing: 2.35"
Radius: 7.25"
Tuning: Standard (E)
String Gauge: 45-10s
Comes in Original Hard Case (bottom of case got damaged, but it is fully functional)
As the predecessor of Yamaha's "Super Bass," this SB-55 is absolutely unique and has roots laying in Jazz Bass' off-set body style. The space-aged shape is very ergonomic and the neck is a standard J-bass type with easy access to the higher frets. The bass has a killer sound and the pickups are hot and articulate. Tone wise they sound somewhere between P- and J- bass. The tonality of the bass is punchy, bright and clear. IT FEATURES individual Volume controls for each pickup, and a Master Tone. This monster would make the perfect companion for a studio musician.
Yamaha SB-55 Information:
It was popular in the jazz and rock scene in the early-to-mid 70s.
Michael Henderson played on one of these and even used it on a various recordings back in the day.
This sweet vintage bass has MOJO seeping out of every pore and is in fantastic condition. Aside from a few light scratches on the back, it is pretty much near mint. The multi-ply tortoise pickguard gives it a cool 60's vibe. Now is your chance to put this vintage Yamaha in your hands and step into your next musical adventure.
FEATURES:
- Body: Natoh with Alder Veneer on Top
- Neck: Bound Maple with Rosewood Fretboard, 33 3/4" Scale
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Pickups: 2x Yamaha SB-55 Single Coil, V+V+T
- Hardware: Vintage Style
It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal playability and tone. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been dressed/polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It was professionally set up and has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a THREE time and Current 2021 NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the nicest guitars on the planet since 2010. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter
@TheGuitarDude
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
To discuss ALL your options including: NO TAXES, for in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact me directly at 954-448-2413 or use the contact form on my website.
Just google The Guitar Dude.
Terms For Returns
7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL/RETURN SHIPPING CHARGES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was received or it is subject to a restocking fee. I am not a big chain shop, I hope you understand.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 30 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
1970's Yamaha SB-55
SN#: 13557
Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz's
Action at the 12th: 5/64
Nut Width: 1.47"
Thickness of the neck at the First Fret is .85 and .95 at the Twelfth
Bridge Spacing: 2.35"
Radius: 7.25"
Tuning: Standard (E)
String Gauge: 45-10s
Comes in Original Hard Case (bottom of case got damaged, but it is fully functional)
As the predecessor of Yamaha's "Super Bass," this SB-55 is absolutely unique and has roots laying in Jazz Bass' off-set body style. The space-aged shape is very ergonomic and the neck is a standard J-bass type with easy access to the higher frets. The bass has a killer sound and the pickups are hot and articulate. Tone wise they sound somewhere between P- and J- bass. The tonality of the bass is punchy, bright and clear. IT FEATURES individual Volume controls for each pickup, and a Master Tone. This monster would make the perfect companion for a studio musician.
Yamaha SB-55 Information:
It was popular in the jazz and rock scene in the early-to-mid 70s.
Michael Henderson played on one of these and even used it on a various recordings back in the day.
This sweet vintage bass has MOJO seeping out of every pore and is in fantastic condition. Aside from a few light scratches on the back, it is pretty much near mint. The multi-ply tortoise pickguard gives it a cool 60's vibe. Now is your chance to put this vintage Yamaha in your hands and step into your next musical adventure.
FEATURES:
- Body: Natoh with Alder Veneer on Top
- Neck: Bound Maple with Rosewood Fretboard, 33 3/4" Scale
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Pickups: 2x Yamaha SB-55 Single Coil, V+V+T
- Hardware: Vintage Style
It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal playability and tone. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been dressed/polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It was professionally set up and has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a THREE time and Current 2021 NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the nicest guitars on the planet since 2010. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter
@TheGuitarDude
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
To discuss ALL your options including: NO TAXES, for in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact me directly at 954-448-2413 or use the contact form on my website.
Just google The Guitar Dude.
Terms For Returns
7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL/RETURN SHIPPING CHARGES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was received or it is subject to a restocking fee. I am not a big chain shop, I hope you understand.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 30 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.