The Yamaha SA-700 is a Japanese-made semi-hollow electric guitar from Yamaha's acclaimed Super Axe series. Introduced in 1977, it was designed to compete with high-end American semi-hollow guitars while offering exceptional build quality, premium materials, and a warm, articulate tone that has made it one of Yamaha's most respected vintage models.
Type
Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Model
SA-700
Manufacturer
Yamaha
Country of Manufacture
Japan
Era
1977�1983
Pickups
2 � Yamaha Alnico III Humbuckers
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Pickup Selector
Notable Features
Beech and birch laminated semi-hollow body with a solid center block, set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, Tune-o-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, chrome hardware, sealed Yamaha tuners, and double cutaway construction. Introduced in December 1977, the SA-700 was positioned as a professional-grade instrument and quickly earned a reputation for outstanding craftsmanship, excellent sustain, and a balanced tonal character suitable for jazz, blues, rock, and fusion. Early examples, such as a 1977 model, are especially sought after for their build quality and represent some of Yamaha's finest "Super Axe" production.