Description
The Yamaha SA2200 in Brown Sunburst represents decades of refinement from one of the most respected names in guitar craftsmanship. Since the introduction of Yamaha's Hollow Series in the 1960s, the company has continuously evolved its semi-hollow designs by combining traditional luthiery expertise with innovative engineering. The SA2200 stands at the pinnacle of that legacy, delivering the warmth and resonance of a classic semi-hollow alongside the precision, reliability, and versatility demanded by modern players.
Built in Japan with exceptional attention to detail, the SA2200 is equally at home in jazz, blues, rock, fusion- be it live or in studio environments. Its laminated sycamore body and soft maple center block strike an ideal balance between openness and control, producing rich harmonic complexity while resisting feedback at higher volumes. The result is a guitar that delivers the airy character players expect from a semi-hollow design while maintaining focus, sustain, and articulation when pushed through an amplifier.
At the heart of the SA2200's voice is a pair of Yamaha-designed Alnico V humbuckers. These pickups offer exceptional clarity and dynamic response, capturing everything from warm jazz cleans to singing lead tones and crunchy overdriven textures. Push-pull coil splitting on both tone controls dramatically expands the tonal palette, allowing players to access convincing single-coil-inspired sounds alongside the full-bodied humbucker voice. Whether you're recording layered tracks or covering multiple styles on stage, the SA2200 adapts effortlessly.
The mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard create a smooth, responsive playing experience with plenty of snap and note definition. A comfortable medium-jumbo fret setup, generous 13-3/4" radius, and precision Japanese craftsmanship make bends, chords, and fast passages feel equally natural. High-quality Gotoh hardware throughout ensures excellent tuning stability, accurate intonation, and long-term reliability.
One of the SA2200's most unique features is Yamaha's exclusive I.R.A. (Initial Response Acceleration) treatment. This proprietary process applies controlled vibrations to the completed instrument, helping relieve internal stresses and giving the guitar a more open, played-in character right out of the case. The result is a lively response and mature tonal personality that players often associate with instruments that have been played for years.
The Brown Sunburst finish perfectly complements the SA2200's elegant lines, highlighting the guitar's timeless aesthetic while reinforcing its premium character. Combined with multi-decade Yamaha craftsmanship and exceptional tonal versatility, the SA2200 remains one of the most compelling semi-hollow instruments available today.
At Cream City Music, we continue to be impressed by how the Yamaha delivers boutique-level craftsmanship, remarkable tonal flexibility, and flawless playability across their entire product line, and always at a level that consistently exceeds expectations. For players seeking a professional-grade semi-hollow that can handle virtually any musical situation, the SA2200 remains a standout choice.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Laminated Sycamore with Soft Maple Center Block
- Body Shape: Semi-Hollow
- Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Color: Brown Sunburst
- Construction: Set-In Neck
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 13.75"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Width: 1.69"
- Neck Width at 12th Fret: 2.11"
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.81"
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.87"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh SG30
- Bridge: Gotoh GE103B
- Tailpiece: Gotoh GE101Z
- String Spacing: 0.41"
- Pickguard: 2-Ply Black
- Neck Pickup: Yamaha Alnico V Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Yamaha Alnico V Humbucker
- Controls: Front Volume, Rear Volume, Front Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split), Rear Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split)
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle Switch
- Special Features: Yamaha I.R.A. Treatment
- Case: Hardshell Case
- Made In Japan
Sku: SA2200BSB
