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Description

Experience the pinnacle of craftsmanship and performance with the Yamaha MSG Deluxe, a solid body electric guitar that combines innovation with classic design. Developed with the discerning musician in mind, this guitar is crafted to deliver a rich, versatile sound that suits a variety of genres, from rock to blues and beyond. The MSG Deluxe features a unique pickup configuration that provides a wide tonal palette, offering both clarity and depth for your playing style.

With a sleek, ergonomic body, this guitar ensures comfort during long sessions, while its finely-tuned hardware guarantees reliability whether you're on stage or in the studio. The MSG Deluxe is equipped with a smooth, fast neck that enhances playability and allows for effortless transitions between chords and solos. The high-quality tonewoods used in its construction contribute to its resonant sound and sustained notes, making it a favorite among seasoned guitarists and newcomers alike.

Key Features:

  • Unique pickup configuration for versatile sound
  • Ergonomic body design for comfortable play
  • Fast neck for easy transitions
  • High-quality tonewoods for rich, resonant sound
  • Reliable hardware for stage and studio performance
  • Suitable for a variety of musical genres

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Yamaha MSG Deluxe.

Comparisons

  • The Yamaha FG9 has been noted to outperform standard Martin or Gibson dreadnoughts in terms of volume when flatpicked or strummed aggressively.

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Use cases and applications

  • The FG9 model is especially suited for bluegrass styles, excelling in songs like "Free-Born Man" and "Red-Haired Boy."

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Build quality

  • Owners of the LL-26 praise its outstanding workmanship, with reinforced neck joints that enhance durability.

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Features and functionality

  • The Yamaha FG9 features computer-aided top tuning, contributing to its high performance in flatpicking scenarios.

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User experience

  • An LL-26 owner describes experiencing relief from Gear Acquisition Syndrome (G.A.S.) due to its superior tone and craftsmanship.

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Possibly the best guitar ever made.

This is a delight of a guitar, one of the early models (which were heavier with slimmer necks). It is eminently playable with a smooth rich tone from both pick ups. In full coil mode the tones available range from woman tone through to Santana lead, with everything in between. The push-push coil tap cleans up the tone wonderfully, giving an almost strat-like sound with both pickups selected. Despite it's age (I have had it since 1989) it is still my main "go to" guitar.

jimmarchi1

reminds me of my Greco only with a Floyd rose, neat guitar! Yamaha really made some great instruments in the 70s and 80s.

Artist usage

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See how Mick Box uses Yamaha MSG Deluxe

Mick Box

Singer, Guitarist

Uriah Heep

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Verified via Photo

Mick Box was seen playing a Yamaha MSG Deluxe during a performance in Peterborough in the late 90s, as evidenced by a user-uploaded photo on his official website.

See how Alan Murphy uses Yamaha MSG Deluxe

Alan Murphy

Guitarist

Go West

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Verified via YouTube

Guitar solo at 2.14 and 3.33.

See how Mick Abrahams uses Yamaha MSG Deluxe

Mick Abrahams

Guitarist

Jethro Tull

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Verified via Welcome to Squirrel Music - the official website for Mick Abrahams and Blodwyn Pig

According to Mick himself, during 1980 he used Yamaha MSG. He said that is the best guitar Yamaha's ever made.

Genre Usage

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