The 1983 Yamaha SG-3000S in Black Metallic represents the very top end of Yamaha’s celebrated Japanese SG range, combining elaborate construction, premium appointments and powerful electronics in one of the company’s most ambitious electric guitar designs.

Introduced during Yamaha’s early-1980s push towards increasingly sophisticated high-performance electrics, the SG-3000 family sat at the summit of the range. Its construction centres around a mahogany and maple body, laminated through-neck, ebony fingerboard and twin Yamaha Spinex humbuckers, giving it a powerful, sustaining response with plenty of clarity and definition.

This example is finished in the highly distinctive Black Metallic finish with gold hardware and ornate binding, giving it the unmistakable premium appearance associated with the SG-3000S.

This Pre-Owned example is in Very Good condition, weighs 10.98 lbs, and includes a hardcase.

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	Yamaha
Model	SG-3000S
Year	1983
Finish	Black Metallic
Country of Manufacture	Japan
Neck Construction	Through-Neck
Fingerboard	Ebony
Pickups	2 x Yamaha Spinex Humbuckers
Weight	10.98 lbs
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned
Case	Hardcase Included

PRE-OWNED / VINTAGE CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned 1983 Yamaha SG-3000S in Very Good condition.

The Very Good condition grade reflects an instrument showing some cosmetic signs of previous use consistent with careful ownership while remaining fully functional and ready to play.

The Black Metallic finish, gold hardware and decorative binding should be examined carefully in the supplied photographs for the exact cosmetic condition of this individual guitar.

This guitar weighs an actual 10.98 lbs.

A hardcase is included.

FLAGSHIP YAMAHA SG CONSTRUCTION

The SG-3000 series represented the pinnacle of Yamaha’s SG development during the early 1980s.

The SG-3000S uses a highly elaborate construction combining mahogany and maple body woods with a laminated maple/mahogany through-neck, giving it a very solid, sustaining feel.

This design places it firmly above more conventional set-neck SG models and contributes to the long sustain and dense tonal response associated with Yamaha’s top-end SG instruments.

KEY FEATURES

• 1983 Yamaha SG-3000S

• Made in Japan

• Black Metallic finish

• Mahogany and maple body construction

• Laminated maple/mahogany through-neck

• Ebony fingerboard

• 22 frets

• 24.75" scale length

• Chevron-style fingerboard inlays

• Twin Yamaha Spinex humbuckers

• Push/push coil-splitting

• 2 Volume controls

• 2 Tone controls

• 3-way pickup selector

• Yamaha Tune-O-Matic-style bridge

• Stopbar tailpiece

• Gold-plated hardware

• Yamaha die-cast tuners

• Ornate body binding

• Actual weight: 10.98 lbs

• Very Good Pre-Owned condition

• Hardcase included

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The SG-3000S is not simply a vintage Yamaha curiosity — it is a genuinely high-end instrument with a specification aimed squarely at professional players.

Its through-neck construction and substantial body give it huge sustain, while the ebony fingerboard and Spinex humbuckers provide a clear, articulate response that remains defined even under high gain.

The Black Metallic finish and elaborate gold hardware make it one of the most visually striking versions of the model.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Mahogany & Maple Body Construction

The SG-3000S combines mahogany and maple within the body structure.

Mahogany provides warmth and depth, while maple adds definition and attack.

The result is a dense, powerful tone with plenty of sustain.

Through-Neck Construction

The laminated neck runs through the centre of the body rather than terminating at a conventional neck joint.

This through-neck design creates a very direct connection between neck and body and contributes to the SG-3000S’s long sustain and smooth upper-fret access.

Laminated Maple & Mahogany Neck

The neck itself uses a laminated construction combining maple and mahogany.

This provides both rigidity and tonal balance while reinforcing the premium construction of the model.

Ebony Fingerboard

The ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast surface with strong attack and clarity.

It also complements the guitar’s high-end specification and ornate visual design.

24.75" Scale Length

The 24.75" scale length gives the strings a familiar Gibson-style feel with comfortable tension and easy bending.

22 Frets

The SG-3000S uses 22 frets, keeping the traditional playing layout associated with the Yamaha SG platform.

Chevron Fingerboard Inlays

Distinctive chevron-style inlays help identify the high-end SG series and add to the guitar’s elaborate appearance.

YAMAHA SPINEX HUMBUCKERS

The SG-3000S is equipped with two Yamaha Spinex humbuckers.

These high-output pickups were developed as part of Yamaha’s early-1980s SG evolution and are known for a powerful, articulate sound with strong clarity under gain.

The bridge pickup provides a tighter, more aggressive response, while the neck pickup delivers a fuller and smoother voice.

PUSH/PUSH COIL-SPLITTING

The tone controls incorporate push/push coil-splitting.

This allows the Spinex humbuckers to be reduced to a single-coil-style response, adding brighter and leaner tonal options alongside the full humbucker sounds.

This gives the SG-3000S considerably more versatility than a conventional twin-humbucker guitar.

THREE-WAY PICKUP SWITCHING

The traditional 3-way selector provides:

• Neck pickup

• Both pickups

• Bridge pickup

Combined with the coil-splitting functions, this gives access to a broad range of tones.

YAMAHA BRIDGE & STOPBAR

The guitar uses Yamaha’s premium Tune-O-Matic-style bridge and stopbar arrangement.

This provides individual string intonation adjustment and a solid connection between the strings and body.

GOLD-PLATED HARDWARE

Gold-plated hardware reinforces the flagship status of the SG-3000S.

Combined with the Black Metallic finish, it gives this example a particularly striking vintage aesthetic.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha SG-3000S is particularly well suited to:

• Vintage Yamaha collectors

• High-end Japanese guitar enthusiasts

• Classic rock players

• Hard rock guitarists

• Fusion players

• Blues musicians

• Players who value long sustain

• Players who prefer substantial guitars

• Collectors of early-1980s Japanese flagship instruments

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The SG-3000S works particularly well for:

• Classic rock

• Hard rock

• Blues

• Fusion

• Progressive rock

• Heavy rock

• Lead guitar

• Sustained melodic playing

• Studio recording

• Live performance

HOW IT COMPARES

SG-3000S vs SG-2000

Both are premium Yamaha SG models, but the SG-3000S sits above the SG-2000 in Yamaha’s early-1980s hierarchy and adds higher-end appointments and the Spinex pickup system.

SG-3000S vs Conventional Set-Neck Guitar

The through-neck construction provides a more continuous neck-to-body structure than a traditional set neck.

This contributes to the guitar’s long sustain and substantial feel.

SG-3000S vs Modern Dual-Humbucker Guitar

The SG-3000S combines high-output humbuckers with coil-splitting and a dense through-neck build, giving it both vintage character and surprisingly broad tonal flexibility.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Yamaha
Model	SG-3000S
Year	1983
Finish	Black Metallic
Country of Manufacture	Japan
Body Construction	Mahogany & Maple
Neck Construction	Through-Neck
Neck Material	Laminated Maple / Mahogany
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale Length	24.75" / 628mm
Fingerboard Radius	Approx. 13.75"
Frets	22
Inlays	Chevron Style
Pickup Configuration	HH
Neck Pickup	Yamaha Spinex Humbucker
Bridge Pickup	Yamaha Spinex Humbucker
Electronics	Passive
Coil Split	Push/Push
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Switching	3-Way Selector
Bridge	Yamaha Tune-O-Matic Style
Tailpiece	Stopbar
Tuners	Yamaha Die-Cast
Hardware	Gold Plated
Weight	10.98 lbs
Condition	Very Good / Pre-Owned
Case	Hardcase Included

POWER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The Yamaha SG-3000S uses passive electronics and requires no battery or external power supply.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Players and collectors looking for one of Yamaha’s flagship Japanese SG models with serious build quality, high-output electronics and exceptional sustain.

Customers usually upgrade from: Standard Yamaha SG models, premium Japanese electrics and conventional set-neck twin-humbucker guitars.

Most commonly paired with: Valve amplifiers, overdrive, distortion, boost, delay and reverb.

Our tip: The coil-splitting is worth using rather than treating the SG-3000S purely as a heavy twin-humbucker guitar. The split settings help bring out the clarity of the ebony fingerboard and make the guitar much more versatile than its weight and appearance initially suggest.

Showroom feedback: The SG-3000S feels every bit like a flagship instrument. It is substantial at 10.98 lbs, but that mass, combined with the through-neck construction and Spinex pickups, gives it huge sustain and a very authoritative response.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a Pre-Owned 1983 Yamaha SG-3000S offers the opportunity to own one of Yamaha’s most prestigious vintage Japanese electric guitars.

This Black Metallic example is in Very Good condition, weighs 10.98 lbs, and includes a hardcase.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging vintage and premium Pre-Owned guitars.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this Yamaha SG-3000S used?

Yes. This is a Pre-Owned 1983 Yamaha SG-3000S in Very Good condition.

What year was it made?

1983.  

Where was it made?

Japan.

What finish does it have?

Black Metallic.

What is the body made from?

Mahogany and maple.

Is it neck-through?

Yes. The SG-3000S uses a through-neck construction.

What is the neck made from?

A laminated combination of maple and mahogany.

What fingerboard does it have?

Ebony.

What is the scale length?

Approximately 24.75" / 628mm.

How many frets does it have?

22.  

What pickups does it have?

Two Yamaha Spinex humbuckers.

Can the pickups be coil split?

Yes. The guitar uses push/push coil-splitting.

What controls does it have?

Two Volume controls and two Tone controls.

What pickup selector does it use?

A 3-way selector.

What colour is the hardware?

Gold.

Are the electronics active?

No.

Does it require a battery?

No.

How much does it weigh?

This individual guitar weighs 10.98 lbs.

What condition is it in?

It is in Very Good condition.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. A hardcase is included.

Is the SG-3000S rare?

Yes. The SG-3000S was a high-end model produced in relatively limited numbers compared with Yamaha’s mainstream electric guitars and is now increasingly sought after by collectors.

Is it suitable for high-gain playing?

Yes. The Spinex humbuckers were developed during Yamaha’s early-1980s push toward more powerful rock-oriented instruments and work particularly well under gain.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers guitars and a wide range of other musical equipment for part exchange.