1981 Yamaha SG 800
Persimmon Red
Serial #: 001376
Slim Tapered D Profile Neck
Nut: 1.66
Measures .77 at the First Fret and .94 at the Twelfth
Comes in a Gig Bag
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
1981 Yamaha SG800 – Black Road Worn Banger with Vintage Swagger! – The Black Beast That Refuses to Die
“Looks like it survived the apocalypse. Plays like the devil himself tuned it.”
This is not a “pretty” guitar.
This is a 1981 Yamaha SG-800S in factory Black that has been dragged through every smoky bar, beer-soaked stage, and late-night van ride from Tokyo to Osaka and back for the last 44 years. It’s road-worn, battle-scarred, and dripping with more mojo than most boutique builders could fake in ten lifetimes.
The finish? Yeah, it’s gone “Yamaha cloudy” – that legendary nitro fog and slight yellowing/greenish tint that every single well-played black SG from this era gets. The top has buckle rash you could read like a treasure map, dozens of tiny dings along the edges, pick scratches deep enough to hide some secrets. Zero breaks, zero repairs, zero excuses – just pure rock ’n’ roll mileage.
And that’s exactly why it sounds like a freight train full of thunder.
Fresh off a full pro setup (because even war horses deserve a spa day):
- Action: Stupid low and scary fast
- Neck: Straight, perfect relief, zero issues
- Original jumbo frets leveled & crowned & polished
- Intonation dead-on, new 10-52s
- Original Yamaha “Dragon Tail” humbuckers – hot, thick, and snarling
- All electronics cleaned – zero crackle, instant response
Crank it and prepare for takeoff. The neck pickup is pure PAF-on-steroids cream, the bridge is a chainsaw with manners, and the coil-split (yes, factory push/pull) gives you the nastiest, clearest single-coil bite this side of a Tele on fire. It does AC/DC crunch, Zeppelin grind, Thin Lizzy twin-lead glory, and still cleans up for jazzy chords when you roll back. Sustain? This set-neck mahogany monster laughs at the word “note decay.”
Specs that matter:
- 1981 Yamaha SG-800S (not the later Taiwan stuff – real Japanese Fujigen-era)
- Gloss Black nitro (now perfectly aged and cloudy – wear it like a badge)
- Mahogany body + set mahogany neck
- Ebony board, block inlays, 22 jumbo frets
- Original Yamaha open-coil humbuckers with coil-split
- Brass nut, Tune-o-matic + stop tail, gold hardware (now tastefully relic’d)
- Comes in vintage hardshell case that’s just as beaten-up and cool
These early ‘80s black SG-800S guitars are stupid rare in any condition – and the road-worn ones are the ones players fight over in dark alleys. This isn’t a collector piece. This is a lifelong tone companion that’s already proven it can survive anything you throw at it.
Want the meanest, baddest, most alive SG on the planet that looks like it just walked off a 1981 Japanese tour bus?
Slide into my DMs before I decide it’s earned the right to stay on my wall forever.
Let’s make some noise. 🔥🖤🎸
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. 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 leveled / 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 has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best.
* 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 NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. 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.
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
For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us
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 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s
We recognize and accept a 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 COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
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.
1981 Yamaha SG 800
Persimmon Red
Serial #: 001376
Slim Tapered D Profile Neck
Nut: 1.66
Measures .77 at the First Fret and .94 at the Twelfth
Comes in a Gig Bag
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
1981 Yamaha SG800 – Black Road Worn Banger with Vintage Swagger! – The Black Beast That Refuses to Die
“Looks like it survived the apocalypse. Plays like the devil himself tuned it.”
This is not a “pretty” guitar.
This is a 1981 Yamaha SG-800S in factory Black that has been dragged through every smoky bar, beer-soaked stage, and late-night van ride from Tokyo to Osaka and back for the last 44 years. It’s road-worn, battle-scarred, and dripping with more mojo than most boutique builders could fake in ten lifetimes.
The finish? Yeah, it’s gone “Yamaha cloudy” – that legendary nitro fog and slight yellowing/greenish tint that every single well-played black SG from this era gets. The top has buckle rash you could read like a treasure map, dozens of tiny dings along the edges, pick scratches deep enough to hide some secrets. Zero breaks, zero repairs, zero excuses – just pure rock ’n’ roll mileage.
And that’s exactly why it sounds like a freight train full of thunder.
Fresh off a full pro setup (because even war horses deserve a spa day):
- Action: Stupid low and scary fast
- Neck: Straight, perfect relief, zero issues
- Original jumbo frets leveled & crowned & polished
- Intonation dead-on, new 10-52s
- Original Yamaha “Dragon Tail” humbuckers – hot, thick, and snarling
- All electronics cleaned – zero crackle, instant response
Crank it and prepare for takeoff. The neck pickup is pure PAF-on-steroids cream, the bridge is a chainsaw with manners, and the coil-split (yes, factory push/pull) gives you the nastiest, clearest single-coil bite this side of a Tele on fire. It does AC/DC crunch, Zeppelin grind, Thin Lizzy twin-lead glory, and still cleans up for jazzy chords when you roll back. Sustain? This set-neck mahogany monster laughs at the word “note decay.”
Specs that matter:
- 1981 Yamaha SG-800S (not the later Taiwan stuff – real Japanese Fujigen-era)
- Gloss Black nitro (now perfectly aged and cloudy – wear it like a badge)
- Mahogany body + set mahogany neck
- Ebony board, block inlays, 22 jumbo frets
- Original Yamaha open-coil humbuckers with coil-split
- Brass nut, Tune-o-matic + stop tail, gold hardware (now tastefully relic’d)
- Comes in vintage hardshell case that’s just as beaten-up and cool
These early ‘80s black SG-800S guitars are stupid rare in any condition – and the road-worn ones are the ones players fight over in dark alleys. This isn’t a collector piece. This is a lifelong tone companion that’s already proven it can survive anything you throw at it.
Want the meanest, baddest, most alive SG on the planet that looks like it just walked off a 1981 Japanese tour bus?
Slide into my DMs before I decide it’s earned the right to stay on my wall forever.
Let’s make some noise. 🔥🖤🎸
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. 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 leveled / 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 has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best.
* 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 NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. 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.
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
For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us
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 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s
We recognize and accept a 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 COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
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.
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