Description
The 1981 Yamaha Super Rock'n Roller 450S in Black is part of Yamaha's early '80s Made in Japan production, built at the Nippon Gakki factory. This model follows a traditional S-style layout with a Sen body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard, keeping the format familiar and direct.
This guitar has been modified with replacement pickups, cloth wiring, and a 5-way blade switch. The pickguard has been altered to accommodate the switch. Hardware follows a vintage-style layout with a 6-point tremolo and bent steel saddles. The serial 305771 from this factory dates it to late '81, just about when Yamaha's 82' catalogue was dated. This lawsuit era Yamaha has been professionally inspected and set up. Come get a piece of history.
Cosmetic Condition:
Shows moderate wear consistent with age and use. There are dents and surface scratches throughout, but no chips or deep scratches.
Neck:
Maple neck with a 25.5" scale length, 1.65" nut width, and 7.25" radius. Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays and 21 frets showing minimal playwear. Kluson-style split shaft tuners. Neck is straight, truss rod functions properly.
Body:
Sen body in black finish. Vintage-style 6-point synchronized tremolo with bent steel saddles. 1-ply white pickguard. It weighs in at 7lbs and 5oz.
Electronics:
Replacement pickups with upgraded cloth wiring and a 5-way blade switch. Controls include one volume and two tone knobs. Electronics are functioning properly.
Case:
Non-original Gig Bag included. Includes original trem arm.
Sku: 305771U
