Yamaha SG-175B

$5,042.40 Price Tier: High-end

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In the Solid Body Electric Guitars category, Yamaha SG-175B is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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Carlos Santana's Yamaha SG. It has a body and headstock inlay. The body inlay features a Buddha image and the headstock inlay features a flower.

Product specs

Brand	Yamaha
Model	SG-175
Finish	Black, Brown, Natural, Red
Year	1974 - 1975
Made In	Japan
Categories	Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Shape	Double Cutaway
Body Type	Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type	Stop-Bar
Color Family	Black, Brown, Natural, Red
Finish Style	Gloss
Fretboard Material	Ebony
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Number of Frets	22
Number of Strings	6-String
Offset Body	Non-Offset Body
Pickup Configuration	HH
Right / Left Handed	Right Handed
Wood Top Style	Opaque

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What type of pickups does the Yamaha SG-175B use?: The Yamaha SG-175B features a dual humbucker (HH) pickup configuration, which provides a rich, warm tone suitable for a variety of music genres, including rock and blues.
Is the Yamaha SG-175B suitable for beginner guitarists?: The Yamaha SG-175B, with its solid body and dual humbucker pickups, is more suited for intermediate to advanced players who appreciate its tonal versatility and classic design.
What is the neck construction of the Yamaha SG-175B?: The Yamaha SG-175B features a bolt-on neck construction, which offers a bright tone and makes it easier to repair or replace the neck if needed.
How many frets does the Yamaha SG-175B have?: The Yamaha SG-175B comes with 22 frets, providing a standard range for most playing styles and genres.
Does the Yamaha SG-175B have a double cutaway design?: Yes, the Yamaha SG-175B features a double cutaway body shape, allowing easier access to the higher frets for soloing and lead playing.

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Yamaha Guitars

Yamaha | Classic Electric Guitars Part One: The Innovation Road

Yamaha Guitars

YAMAHA / SG-175〜feat.稲葉政裕【デジマート魅惑のジャパン・ビンテージ Vol.5】

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カルロス・サンタナとヤマハのストーリー、ヴィンテージギター：SG-175B & SG-2000

Yamaha Japan

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Carlos Santana

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Carlos Santana can be seen using the Yamaha SG 175B in many videos in the late 1970s like this version of "Revelations" (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyxnqfxinzU

He gave Yamaha some advice as they were building the Yamaha SG-2000 as stated here: https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/innovation/collection/detail/3029/

He never played an SG-2000 per say. He played the SG-175B "Buddha SG" which was some sort of a precursor to the SG-2000.