Yamaha SA2200 Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar, Violin Sunburst

Balancing fine acoustic craftsmanship and thoroughly modern electronic design, the Yamaha SA2200 Semi-Hollow is a wonder of musicality. Perfect for players demanding a classic semi-hollow experience alongside specifications for fluid playability, this Japanese-made model from Yamaha checks so many boxes for an exceptional semi-hollow instrument.

At its heart, the Yamaha SA2200 comes together with a semi-hollow body made of laminated sycamore. This careful design element is paired with a soft maple center block built in to defeat acoustic feedback common in hollow electric instruments. Totally, this Yamaha's body is a wonderful exhibit of electrified tonality when plugged in and acoustic tonality when not. The SA2200 is effortlessly musical and easily handled, no matter the player or playing style.

This experience continues on with a set-in mahogany neck. Designed for classic playability all the way up and down its length, this neck pairs with an ebony fingerboard bearing twenty-two Medium Jumbo frets. Together, these two features make for a fluidly playable instrument at any register – high or low. This playability is compounded by a unique 13.75"-inch radius which is notably flat for fast playing across the full scale. For any player seeking out a one-of-a-kind playing feel across the fingers and in the palm, the Yamaha SA2200 is a marvelous candidate.

When it comes time to plug in, the Yamaha SA2200 summons a formidable voice with its two Yamaha Alnico V Humbucker pickups. These two rich humbuckers play with and bold and rich sound that only expands with time. Both of these specialized humbuckers offer a coil-splitting function that expands the tonal palette massively. Altogether, the SA2200 plays with twelve unique possible pickup configurations for a diverse and musical sonic palette. These electronics' sounds are enhanced by a series of fine hardware specifications including a Gotoh GE103B bridge, a Gotoh GE101Z tailpiece, and Gotoh SG30 tuning machines. Wholly, the SA2200 is a deep and interesting instrument ready for lengthy and dynamic playing sessions.

For fans of Yamaha's classic musical mastery, this SA2200 Semi-Hollow delivers. Take up arms with this expressive and fluid instrument and experience Yamaha's unique semi-hollow sensations for yourself.