Yamaha SA2200 Electric Guitar

The Yamaha SA2200 is a premium semi-hollow body electric guitar that represents the pinnacle of Yamaha's craftsmanship in the 'Super Axe' series. Originally introduced to compete with iconic Western semi-hollow designs, the SA2200 has carved out its own reputation for exceptional build quality, featuring a laminated sycamore body, a soft maple center block, and high-quality Japanese-made hardware from Gotoh. Unlike many other global guitar brands that have shifted production to various countries to reduce costs, the SA2200 remains a flagship model produced in Yamaha's specialized Japanese facilities.

Since its inception, the brand has been synonymous with Japanese engineering excellence. The instrument is renowned for its versatile tone, facilitated by Yamaha's own Alnico V humbuckers with coil-splitting capabilities. Ownership of the brand has remained consistent since the beginning, as Yamaha Corporation is one of the world's most diversified and stable multinational conglomerates, maintaining its headquarters and primary design oversight in Hamamatsu, Japan.