Yamaha ssc 500 1981-1983 - Wine Red

Vintage offset guitar made in Japan from 1981-1983. Guitar is in very good condition and fully functional. Cosmetically there are light scratches on the back which are visible and a couple of scuffs/chips on the headstock. I don't think the scratches were caused by a belt buckle as the scratches are very superficial. The scratches are clearly visible and perceptible to the touch but they are very light. I don't know if the scratches would be perceptible to the touch if I didn't know they were there.

The SSC 500 is often associated with Jerry Garcia and referred to in Grateful Dead circles as "Jerry's guitar".

I like the SSC 500 because there a lot of tonal capabilities but the electronics are simple and intuitive. I also like the pickups which to my ears are preferable to a traditional Fender Stratocaster of the same era.

Serial Number 046404

Body Alder

Weight 7 lbs. 12 oz.

Neck Maple

Neck Construction Set Neck

Fingerboard Rosewood

Scale Length 25.5"

Neck Width at Nut 1.68"

Frets 21

Pickups Proprietary SSS.

Controls Master Volume, Master Tone and on/off switches for each pickup. Push/Push Coil Tap on tone control.

Bridge Hardtail

Finish Wine Red

Case Gator Gig Bag.