What Makes This Guitar Great and affordable

the YAMAHA SA2000

[@GregWallis]

I'm very lucky to have an '81 SA2000S and it's something that almost defies description. Beautifully made, looks sensational, and glorious to play. If you look hard you can often find them at very sensible prices. Pity I can't play like you!

[@FuzzWoof]

I had an SA2000 years ago, I traded it in against a Gibson 335 and couldn't have regretted the decision more, as the Gibson wasn't even remotely in the same class. Always loved Yamaha electrics, they don't get anywhere near the credit they deserve, I have a couple of the upper end Pacificas from the first run of them and they're some of the finest guitars I've ever played.

[@denisprimey694]

😊

[@jeffvargo1068]

The SA2000 was designed by John Curruthers Dan Smith and Bill Schultz while working at Yamaha in Southern California…Dan and Bill went on to work at Fender in the 80s….they also designed the SBG that Santana would use from the mid to late 70s before he went to PRS

[@allenhindsguitar]

Awesome thanks so much , it’s funny I do some research and I try to put these ideas out there and then folks who know more than me ,of which there are many ,end up schooling me on these things it’s happened on all of the posts all the videos. Thanks so much for the info.

[@el0blaino]

Beautiful playing and a great history of the instrument. I lived in Japan for a time and I remember the challenge of remembering what year it was -- especially when calculating things like "how many years ago was that" when it crossed the time that the emperor changed!

[@Calbertone]

Dear Allen I hope you fully recover soon, but give your body time to heal, go really easy on the physical activity, eat light. Thank you for your videos and unveiling another gem. I am also a big fun of the top Japanese guitars of that period. Proper seasoned wood no longer around now and exquisite craftsmanship. I wish you all the best

[@banditgrovmalet]

It is the guitar of choice for Swedish guitar legend Georg "Jojje" Wadenius of Blood Sweat & Tears fame. And oohh...he was in the SNL band and played with Steely Dan, Diana Ross and Luther Vandross as well. Gr8 guitar! 🇸🇪

[@JulianHamlin]

Yamahas of this period are great. I just picked up my MSG from my tech yesterday- it plays great.

[@johnreilly9748]

Very cool Allen always enjoyed your playing and recordings this is another example of great Japanese guitar making Yamaha is underrated but anyone that knows anything will agree!

[@frazierriver]

I got a 1980 SA2000 shortly after watching this. Got it off of a vintage dealer friend in Dayton, Ohio. It is mint. Looks like it was built yesterday. Fantastic guitar. Buy the way. They’ve gone up quite a bit now. A good clean one is about $2400-$2800 now. I love you playing and really enjoy your KZbin stuff…

[@allenhindsguitar]

True. And thanks a lot

[@rigelloar7474]

Hinds is a wonderful player. Look at his left hand, he ( like Frank Gambale ) has the most completely relaxed left hand technique, it looks like no tension at all, SO effortless . . .

[@ripw1]

Praying for your sight. Especially praying for your right eye !!!

[@Rickenbacker325]

Hey Allen, Wow! Lovely guitar but you can make a tennis racket sound incredible and great story about Tommy. All the best Servo!

[@bolkoa.zgierski646]

Oh my god... The way you play is just beautiful

[@Truthinshredding1]

Brilliant player and informative too. Tedesco must have been the king of the studio. Nice red hat on the peg at the back BTW😆

[@johnchase3920]

Great playing Allen! Fantastic fusion comping, passing tones and riffing. For a jazz guy, you’ve really got it going on! Get well soon🙂

[@allenhindsguitar]

Thanks

[@thetonetosser]

Hi Allen, I've owned a heap of Japanese 335 style semi's over the past 40 years. Ibanez, Tokai, Greco but haven't had the pleasure of owning one of these Yamaha's. My favourite is the Greco SA1200 from around 1980 which definitely knocks spots off anything from the Gibbo Custom Shop. Greco and Ibanez archtops from the late 70s early 80s period are especially nice. Notably the Ibanez Johnny Smith copy. All still a bargain compared to their US made counterparts.

[@kjatexas3679]

I have an SA2200, great guitar. Had to buy it from a dealer in the UK, as it was not sold in the US at the time.

[@dustingmyguitars]

You inspired me to build my own partscaster! I found a deal on one locally and am going to mod it!

[@TheLexluthier]

I have an old SA800 which is a great 335 style guitar which I got super cheap. I like it as much as any Gibson I've had. I used to have a SA2100 which was very similar to the SA2200. A friend has a SA2000s with the spruce top, it's a great guitar. Yamaha made some great stuff over the years that are somewhat overlooked. Someone once said, do musicians really want a logo on their guitar that is the same as on their lawnmower or motorcycle? I really like the Yamaha Image Standards and Weddingtons as well.

[@johnnathancordy]

The intro playing here was beautiful Allen!

[@allenhindsguitar]

Thanks

[@paolomontrone7656]

Amazing guitar. Beautiful clean legato….. !!! You make it play like a dream

[@mrbertiep1]

Love mine that I bought at Sam Ash 1982 for $700 new!!! After playing it at several gigs 2 friends both bought one.

[@KIMstring0622]

amazing!!

[@kurtstreuber]

I believe Robben played these on the first yellowjackets record. Like those awesome G100 amps. They sounded great too.

[@AkosTothHotClub]

As I remember Birèli Lagrene used this guitar, but probably SA-2200

[@gregkoelling615]

No time, I'm off to look for an SA2000!

[@michaelcope9501]

Thanks for posting again! Oh man! Sorry to hear about the detached retina! I have a similar issue. Hope you are staying positive during the adjustment period! Best of luck to you, sir!

[@Qixo_]

Great guitar and great playing, I heard a bit of September 15th by Pat Metheny in the intro haha

[@allenhindsguitar]

Yes. Ha. Love that tune

[@Qixo_]

@@allenhindsguitar Awesome, that whole album is amazing

[@daniellegomez9223]

I have am a huge Yamaha SA fan! I own 3 Black SA2100's which are the next version of the SA2000 with SA2500 pickups. Also own a Taiwanese blonde SA2100 guitar as well. the 3 Japanese models are superior in my opinion. These have been my main guitars since 1998. I have played hundreds of shows with these guitars.

[@jonnybeck6723]

Cripes matey, those tones you extract from this 'Semi' are truly remarkable... ...like ringing but "beyond 'Bell' tone'..." ...plus, is there some special spatial stereo thing happ'nin' with the 'verb (?) Well I dug it, whatever it is/was...

[@allenhindsguitar]

Ha. Well thanks. The guitar is special. But there is a hall reverb and a little delay that help the ambiance. Thanks

[@jwright8838]

Great guitar! and playing! Thanks for the video.

[@jason_from_canada]

A beautiful sounding and looking guitar. Was that a bit of Metheny/Mays September 15th at 1:12? That was a great Tommy Tedesco story. Sorry to hear about the retina detachment, I hope that stye said bye. Looking forward to the new album. Greetings and best wishes from Vancouver BC 👍

[@PTguitars]

Wow that guitar sounds sweet. Big fan of yours Allen, Cheers

[@mikeatl4953]

Best of luck with the eye mate and thanks for another great video.

[@allenhindsguitar]

thanks

[@Jollysquash]

Mine is delayed pending a case. So here I sit watching vids. This is a good one.

[@allenhindsguitar]

Thanks

[@Grindstaff09]

Did you wind up resolving and if so how do you like it?

[@rmcfee]

Amazing player! Check out his fantastic albums.

[@craiger2399]

Beautiful guitar!

[@nlumby]

...in the end it's the hands and fingers? ...agree it's about 'connecting' with a guitar ...I have one back in the UK, a 1986 Japanese Fender Stratocaster ...I've never played better on any other guitar including a fantastic 95 Les Paul Standard and a well-used 64 SG Junior ...generally, I like that other people have played the guitars before me

[@nlumby]

...you play very beautifully ...not a jazz player, lol

[@DougBossi]

Nice Allen! Well you can make ANY guitar sing ;0)

[@robertshamansky1912]

I think Phil Keaggy played one of these too. They sound great!

[@allenhindsguitar]

Ooh that’s cool. I am googling

[@jonblake7871]

Hey Allen, check Phil Keaggy playing SA2000. Brilliant. Another informative video, thanks. PS how's the 'new' album coming along?

[@amandabaynham-swales9222]

Now, I do have one of these! Yay me!

[@bcarpenter71866]

Can you tell us what your effects chain is and what amp you're using? Great tone! Reminds me of early Metheny.

[@Afurthyclays]

How come so many good jazz guitarists insist on saying they AREN'T jazz guitarists? Also: Take a shot, every time he says "super". 😎🍻

[@allenhindsguitar]

i will join you for the "shots".. never realized that thanks..well when I think Jazz I think of Jim Hall Pat metheny, Holdsworth.. but so much of what i do is based in my southern , pop background.. allmans, jeff beck, beatles.. never really studied "jazz guitar".. too much.. enough to understand I didn't want to pursue it as a life mission.. thanks .... where's the tequila?

[@jeremyversusjazz]

nice. 👍

[@johnmeeks9308]

The new ones have gone up a 1000

[@B-luse]

0:35 im buzzed

[@keefewn9]

Yeah man!

[@EllieReagan]

Really sorry about your eyes, Allen. That’s hard

[@user-ml1yo7qq7q]

cool musique

[@allenhindsguitar]

Thanks

[@deddiev1718]

Phil Keaggy played one.

[@allenhindsguitar]

really... I used to love phil keaggy ..like early 80s...

[@deddiev1718]

@@allenhindsguitar yes he does an incredible solo on one on you tube with an ebow he even gets cello sounds with it. I saw him twice live with his electric band amazing player as are you. We got to see you at La Ve Lie you were extremely gracious. Thank you.

[@deddiev1718]

@@allenhindsguitar it’s Amazing Grace EBow demonstration if you want to watch it

[@allenhindsguitar]

@@deddiev1718 wow la va lee... good memories thanks

[@sanchezma20]

Are you in the San Diego area?

[@allenhindsguitar]

no , LA

[@maxdanx]

waht happened to your latest record?

[@allenhindsguitar]

Long story short. I signed a deal with a label that is , for now releasing one song at a time we went back in and recorded some more commercial stuff at their request. It’s getting played a lot on Sirius and Spotify. The single that is

[@vancouvertorontorome]

Prices now hover around 2000$ lol

[@michaelmadron8654]

Well, inflation hit us hard now retailing for 2599 😢

[@mosesvega1300]

💞 Promo`SM

[@amandabaynham-swales9222]

…Nope, I have the SA 2200…