YAMAHA AES500 AND SA500 HAVE VINTAGE LOOK, CLASSIC SOUND

—Moderately Priced Semi-Hollow Body Guitars Based on AES1500 and SA2200—

Yamaha AES500

Yamaha SA500

ANAHEIM, CA—Traditionally known as the guitars of choice for jazz musicians, hollowbodies have been gaining popularity in the rock world for their classic look and unique sound. Yamaha will debut two affordable semi-hollow body guitars at Winter NAMM, the AES500 and SA500, which will appeal to players of any genre looking for an alternative to a traditional solid-body instrument.

The SA500 and AES500 blend traditional elements from the acclaimed Yamaha SA2200 and AES1500 with custom modern features to create true contemporary classics. Both models feature Maple bodies with carved Maple tops, a 24 3/4” scale set Mahogany neck, 22-fret Rosewood fingerboard and Yamaha AES bridge. Electronics include Alnico humbucker pickups with front and rear volume and tone controls, plus a three-position pickup selector switch. Other design elements include Black and Brown Sunburst finishes, custom F-holes and finger tail pieces.

“We keep hearing great players talk about how much they love our SA2200 and AES1500,” says Bryan Savage, marketing manager, Yamaha Guitars. “We took that same great Yamaha quality and playability and built two semi-hollow body guitars that offer features not typically accessible at these price points.”

The SA500 and AES500 are currently available.

For more information on the SA500 and AES500, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2005 in the Marquis Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Guitar Products, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; email infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com.