Rare! 1977 Yamaha SG2000 Made in Japan neck trough Transparent Green

Maker: Yamaha

Model: SG 2000

Condition: good

Description: 

A 1977 Yamaha SG2000 in one of the rarest/hardest to find colors; transparent green! No serial# present but dated via pickup codes. No serial #, non-catalog finish and having coil taps (before they were standard) indicates this was most likely a custom order. Body shows a fair amount of player, surface marks, dings, and scratches (see photos for details), But otherwise is in overall very good condition. Back of neck shows some light wear and some very minor surface marks and dings but nothing that affects playability and otherwise neck is in great shape. Headstock shows some surface marks and wear along the edges but is overall in good condition with no major damage. Fretboard is in excellent condition and frets show some minor wear but have no major divots or issues and still have plenty of life in them. Gold has mostly faded on the bridge and tailpiece and tuning machines show some general age and wear, knobs show some wear and the neck tone knob cap has come off the top of the knob, but otherwise hardware is in good working order. Electronics have been thoroughly cleaned and work perfectly. Featuring a set of original low output humbuckers with coil tap push-pull tone knobs. A super cool and great feeling SG2000 with that undeniably cool transparent green finish! Has been fully inspected and set up by our tech and ready for a new home. Includes gig bag. 

Weight: 10lbs 2 oz

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness: 1st fret .825", 12th fret .981"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Pickup Values: Neck 6.75k, Bridge 6.73k

From the web:

The Yamaha SG2000 in Transparent Green (often called "Emerald Green" or "Translucent Green") is indeed a rare and highly sought-after color, particularly for early models like those from 1977. While the standard finishes for that era were typically Cherry Sunburst, Tobacco Sunburst, and Black, the green finish was a specialized option that became more prominent in the early 1980s. 

• Aura of Rarity: Transparent Green is considered one of the "holy grail" colors for Yamaha SG enthusiasts. It is much less common than the sunburst variants that dominated the late 70s market.
• The "Black" Appearance: In low light, a transparent green SG2000 often looks completely black. The deep green hue typically only reveals itself under strong, direct light or sunlight.
• Early vs. Late Models: Most documented green SG2000s are "SG2000S" models from the early 1980s (around 1982–1984), which included coil taps. A 1977 model in this color is exceptionally rare, as it precedes the color's more "standard" availability in the 80s lineup