PRE-SALE: Yamaha SR400S Super R'n'roller – 3-Tone Sunburst, Late 70s / Early 80s

ATTENTION! The presented instrument is offered as a pre-sale. Luthier work will be performed on it, including, among others, lacquer polishing, hardware restoration, and electronics shielding. Depending on the verification of the neck geometry, the original frets will undergo advanced dressing and polishing, or – if fingerboard leveling is necessary – the instrument will receive brand new frets. The final price includes the above-mentioned work.

Yamaha SR400S Super R'n'roller is a Japanese electric guitar, manufactured at the turn of the 70s and 80s at the Nippon Gakki factory. This model is a faithful replica of American ST designs, referencing classic projects from the 50s and 60s. The unit features a 3-Tone Sunburst finish and a rosewood fingerboard. According to the information above, the instrument is currently being prepared and will undergo a comprehensive luthier overhaul before the final handover.

Technical specification

• Manufacturer: Yamaha

• Model: SR400S Super R'n'roller

• Year of production: Late 70s / Early 80s

• Body: Alder

• Neck: Maple

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Frets: Vintage Style (Condition: planned new / after dressing)

• Pickups: 3x Yamaha Single-Coil

• Electronics: Passive (1x Volume, 2x Tone, 5-way switch)

• Visual condition: Pre-sale / Visible signs of use (details in description)

• Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst (3TS)

• Weight: (to be completed)

Body and construction The solid ST-shaped body features a 3-Tone Sunburst finish. A traditional Bolt-on neck construction is used. A three-ply, bright pickguard is mounted on the front, contrasting with the yellowed plastic pickup covers and potentiometer knobs. In accordance with the pre-sale conditions, the lacquer coating will undergo a cleaning and polishing process in our workshop.

Neck and ergonomics The maple neck has a standard profile and is topped with a classic, small headstock referencing the 50s and 60s design. The neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard equipped with bright dot inlays. Depending on the verification of the neck geometry, the original frets will undergo advanced dressing and polishing, or – if fingerboard leveling is necessary – the instrument will receive brand new frets. This will ensure proper intonation and appropriate string action across the entire neck.

Sound The instrument is equipped with a passive circuit of three factory Yamaha single-coil pickups.

• Characteristics: The three single-coil configuration combined with a rosewood fingerboard generates a balanced frequency response with an even attack, legible midrange, and preserved clarity of high tones.

• Dynamics: The passive circuit responds efficiently to articulation and the operation of the volume potentiometer, allowing work on both clean signals and with classic overdrives.

Additional information

• The Super R'n'roller series is the historical response of the Nippon Gakki factory to the Japanese market, replicating classic American ST instruments.

• The lack of an external serial number on the back of the headstock or the neck joint is a phenomenon encountered in parts of the production intended exclusively for the Japanese domestic market (JDM), where identification was based on stamps inside the neck pocket.

• The naturally yellowed plastics (pickup covers and potentiometers) emphasize the authentic age of the instrument, which is over 40 years old.

• The guitar is offered in a pre-sale formula, which allows you to reserve this unit even before the full process of luthier work is finally completed.

Hardware

• Bridge: Vintage Synchronized Tremolo – a traditional construction mounted on six screws. According to the scope of work, the hardware will undergo maintenance and full intonation adjustment.

• Tuners: Closed mechanisms (Covered Gear) – a traditional construction with vintage-style stamped metal covers. The chrome hardware will be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated to ensure tuning stability and smooth operation.

Instrument condition

• Technical condition: The instrument is currently being prepared for playing (pre-sale). After the planned luthier work is completed, it will be 100% mechanically and electronically functional.

• Visual condition: The guitar shows signs of use appropriate for its age. The lacquer coating exhibits natural discoloration and minor chips, and the plastic hardware has yellowed. The instrument has no structural wood cracks.

• Setup and Modifications: Service work is ongoing, including lacquer polishing, electronics shielding, hardware maintenance, and depending on verification – fret dressing or full fingerboard leveling combined with refretting.

Why choose this instrument

• Nippon Gakki production: The instrument comes from one of the most respected Japanese factories, known for its high standards of wood selection and assembly precision.

• Classic ergonomics: The use of a standard, small headstock and traditional profile corresponds to the original, historical specifications of early ST designs.

• Pre-sale offer: Purchasing in the pre-sale format is a chance to reserve an instrument rare on our market and receive it right after a professional luthier restoration.

• Comprehensive service: Within the set price, the guitar will undergo all necessary preparatory work, eliminating the need for any additional financial input after pickup.