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Description

Dive into the world of classic tones and modern craftsmanship with the Yamaha AES 1500 B, a semi-hollowbody electric guitar that seamlessly merges tradition with innovation. Designed to appeal to both seasoned players and aspiring musicians, this guitar offers a versatile sound palette suited for a variety of genres, ranging from jazz to rock. Its unique body design pairs a maple top with a mahogany back and sides, resulting in a rich, resonant tone that effortlessly fills any room.

The Yamaha AES 1500 B is equipped with dual DiMarzio Q-100 pickups, providing a balanced output that maintains clarity and warmth across all frequencies. The pickups are complemented by a three-way toggle switch and individual volume and tone controls, allowing players to precisely dial in their desired sound. The Bigsby B6 vibrato tailpiece adds a touch of vintage flair, enabling smooth pitch modulation without sacrificing tuning stability.

Beyond its tonal capabilities, the Yamaha AES 1500 B is crafted for comfort and playability. The set neck with a rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth and fast playing experience, while the medium jumbo frets ensure effortless bending and articulation. This guitar’s aesthetic details, such as the bound fingerboard and distinctive f-hole design, make it as visually appealing as it is sonically impressive.

Key Features:

  • Semi-hollowbody construction with a maple top and mahogany back and sides
  • Dual DiMarzio Q-100 pickups for versatile sound options
  • Bigsby B6 vibrato tailpiece for classic pitch modulation
  • Set neck with rosewood fingerboard and medium jumbo frets
  • Three-way toggle switch with individual volume and tone controls
Rich Severson

Rich Severson

Yamaha AES1500 guitar demo w/ Rich Severson

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Yamaha AES1500 guitar demo w/ Rich Severson

Rich Severson

Rich Severson

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YAMAHA AES-1500 試奏動画

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paprica music

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Струнодер 3.0 - Yamaha AES-1500 Japan

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volksemen2

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Yamaha AES-1500 Demo - Sherwood Music

Sherwood Music

Sherwood Music

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Chris playing a little bit on the Yamaha AES1500

Chris Beall

Chris Beall

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YAMAHA AES-1500

Jerry Cochran

Jerry Cochran

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Beautiful Love on Yamaha AES 1500

Tiny Oak

Tiny Oak

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See how Troy Van Leeuwen uses Yamaha AES 1500 B

Troy Van Leeuwen

Guitarist

Queens of the Stone Age

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Seen in the whole video. Troy owned 2 other AES1500s, a white one and a 3 pickup red one but the black one was modded for a stopbar instead of a bigsby. Used in A Perfect Circle, Enemy, and QOTSA. The guitar was last seen/used in a 2010 performance of Sky Is Fallin' where Dean played it.

See how Kenny Greenberg uses Yamaha AES 1500 B

Kenny Greenberg

Guitarist

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Verified via Yamaha

Listed on Kenny's official Yamaha artist page.

See how Marc Broussard uses Yamaha AES 1500 B

Marc Broussard

Singer, Guitarist

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Verified via Yamaha

According to Yamaha's artist page for Marc Broussard, he plays their AES1500B.

See how Gregg Arreguin uses Yamaha AES 1500 B

Gregg Arreguin

Guitarist, Music Producer

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Here is a photo of Gregg holding his Yamaha AES-1500

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