{"product_id":"1998-yamaha-sg-t2-masayoshi-takanaka-signature-model-transparent-red-with-case","title":"1998 Yamaha SG-T2 Masayoshi Takanaka Signature Model, Transparent Red, with case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Maker: \u003c\/strong\u003eYamaha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: \u003c\/strong\u003eSG-T2 Takanaka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eexcellent\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA rare made in Japan Masayoshi Takanaka signature model Yamaha SG in a transparent red. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFeatures \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYamaha's \"Rockin' Magic III \" tremolo system, active circuitry, H-S-H pickup configuration, and unique “palm tree” and “TAKANAKA” letter inlays. This one is in incredibly clean condition with no notable damage or blemishes. Plays effortlessly and incredibly versatile. A rare and incredibly clean Takanaka SG that would make a great addition to a collection or studio. Has been fully inspected and set up by our tech and ready for a new home. Includes original hard case with some original documents and tools. See below for a list of specs and info. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e9lbs 10oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness: \u003c\/b\u003e1st fret .773\", 12th fret .943\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFretboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1 11\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Values: \u003c\/b\u003eNeck 14.7k, Middle 6.7k, Bridge 14.9k\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Yamaha SG-T2 is an iconic, ultra-rare signature electric guitar custom-built in Japan for Masayoshi Takanaka, one of Japan’s most influential jazz-fusion guitarists. Released in 1998–1999, it serves as the highly upgraded successor to his original late-1980s SG-T model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eUnlike standard production models, the SG-T2 was built by Yamaha’s premier Japanese craftsmen to withstand high-speed fusion playing. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe guitar is instantly recognizable by its striking aesthetic, often referred to by collectors as the \"Furikake\" or \"Palm Tree\" design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eWhile classic Yamaha SGs are known for passive humbuckers, the SG-T2 was built for Takanaka's incredibly bright, crisp, and compressed signature studio tone.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo support Takanaka's aggressive whammy bar techniques, the guitar features the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eYamaha Rockin' Magic Pro III\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e double-locking tremolo system. It is widely considered one of the most stable, low-profile Floyd Rose-style bridges ever designed, maintaining perfect tuning stability even during extreme pitch bends.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eBecause these were produced in incredibly limited numbers exclusively in Japan, the SG-T2 is considered a holy grail instrument for fusion fans. Today, they are highly sought after by global collectors and routinely command premium prices on the used market.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eH-S-H Layout\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: It features two high-output Yamaha SGH-3CC humbuckers and a center LIVE-GS6 single-coil pickup.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eActive EQ System\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Instead of traditional passive tone knobs, the guitar features an \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eactive onboard preamp\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with dedicated active Bass and Treble boost\/cut knobs, allowing you to heavily sculpt your mid-range and high-end bite directly from the guitar.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThrough-Neck Design\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The neck runs completely through the center of the body, providing massive sustain and effortless access to the highest frets.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePremium Woods\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: It utilizes a heavy, resonant mahogany body capped with a carved maple top, paired with a smooth ebony fingerboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBody Wood:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved Maple top over a Mahogany back\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eNeck:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-piece Maple + Mahogany\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony, 22 frets\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.5\" scale; longer than the standard 24.75\" of classic Yamaha SGs\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePickups:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e H-S-H layout featuring original Yamaha SGH-3CC Humbuckers and a LIVE-GS6 Single Coil (with U.S.-made Alnico magnets)\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eElectronics:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-way pickup selector, Volume \u0026amp; Tone controls, and an onboard active tone circuit\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBridge\/Tremolo:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamaha Rockin' Magic III tremolo system\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eHardware Color:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43050076668002,"sku":"3236262","price":6599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/TAKANAKARED-1.jpg?v=1782240735","url":"https:\/\/coastsonic.com\/products\/1998-yamaha-sg-t2-masayoshi-takanaka-signature-model-transparent-red-with-case","provider":"Coast Sonic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}