I have my Sa2200 since 2004. And I own a 1990 PAC1412 (highest Pacifica model ever) and a fabulous Pacifica 904. All made in Japan to inbelievable standard of craftmanship. Your playing is mesmerising. Thank you for this delightful review.
Best guitar review I’ve ever watched and listened to, Heinrich and SA2200 phenomenal, Thank you. another video please only longer. Yamaha should get Heinrich to review all their guitars.
Impressive review of a fabulous guitar. Looks great,sounds sublime and definitely a worthy contender for a main gigging instrument. Can't go wrong if you don't think of other 'big' brands. Open mindedness will win the day. Bravo 👏 I love it.
I just bought one I was about to buy a Deusenberg Starplayer tv but when I played this and experienced the tone, versatility and playability this one won easily. It was $800 dollars cheaper in Australia too.
One of the best demos I have seen of this guitar. I have been waiting since November 2021 for mine to arrive as they are backordered - should be here by April - this video confirms that I made a wise investment. Thanks
This is seriously on my "need" list! I play mostly Japanese Yamaha's. They're all ridiculously well built and play and feel amazing. Great review, as always.
I have my Sa2200 since 2004. And I own a 1990 PAC1412 (highest Pacifica model ever) and a fabulous Pacifica 904. All made in Japan to inbelievable standard of craftmanship.
The 2200 looks and sounds excellent. If I aimed to get an SA model for myself (as of August 2022 when I’m leaving my comment), I would prefer the 2000. To begin with, I don’t need the coil splitting (unless I purchased a 2000 S). Secondly, the 2000 was manufactured around the time I was born in January 1980. It would appear to be pricey at four figures in USD, but it still is a better value than an authentic 335/345 which it emulates.
Wow, wow, wow beautifully played. Thank you Heinrich. I have replayed this many times and I can't understand/hear when you state what the amp is, if anyone on RUclips land can please let me know, thanks
So interestingly enough, my question is, if you’re still responding to comments on this particular video how did you get one made out of maple? I have tracked down this model in every channel and can only find the sycamore versions historically and current. I was just curious thanks. According to Sweetwater guitar Center and a few other dealers, there is no Maple version. Thanks again. 2:47
A splitable humbucker never sounds exactly the same as a single coil. This is because the deactivated half coil still influences magnetically the active coil. It enhance your sound palette, undeniably, but you are never going to get close to the, say Fender strat. pickup realm. For the rest, Yamaha always was a great musical instruments manufacturer. Unlike other main guitar brands, they don't limit themselves to that. They do brass and everything else musical. Or circa all.... with quality! a lot better than the usual brands too! the only drawback is they are more known for their Motorcycles. The only real shortcoming to owning one Yamaha guitar is the resell value. Unfortunately, they are not really sought after on the second hand market.
YES, splits aren't really a substitute at all. I'd say that the reason is that all the parts of a single coil were designed to sound good AS a single. Doubles were designed to sound good AS doubles. When I had just a couple guitars, I wanted to go crazy with coil splits etc. But now with 6-7 electrics, I use the strat or tele (actually a Tokai Breezysound) if I want single coil.
True. I use the split function on my SA2200 only when both pickups are on, but one of the humbuckers split. Gives a useable spacey sound for background behind a soloist.
I bought this guitar today ! Ya man !
I have my Sa2200 since 2004. And I own a 1990 PAC1412 (highest Pacifica model ever) and a fabulous Pacifica 904. All made in Japan to inbelievable standard of craftmanship. Your playing is mesmerising. Thank you for this delightful review.
What is your favorito? For blues creamy sound?
Thanks so much!
This is the definition of: PERFECT SOUND OF GUITAR!
Best guitar review I’ve ever watched and listened to, Heinrich and SA2200 phenomenal, Thank you. another video please only longer. Yamaha should get Heinrich to review all their guitars.
I have been playing one for years, a fantastic guitar!
Impressive review of a fabulous guitar.
Looks great,sounds sublime and definitely a worthy contender for a main gigging instrument.
Can't go wrong if you don't think of other 'big' brands. Open mindedness will win the day.
Bravo 👏 I love it.
I just bought one I was about to buy a Deusenberg Starplayer tv but when I played this and experienced the tone, versatility and playability this one won easily. It was $800 dollars cheaper in Australia too.
I own one of these the craftsmanship is sublime the only thing I changed was the string guage to 11s great guitars. Great review 👍
One of the best demos I have seen of this guitar. I have been waiting since November 2021 for mine to arrive as they are backordered - should be here by April - this video confirms that I made a wise investment. Thanks
Did you get one yet? Thanks
Not yet - the store is saying May now. Trying to be patient :)
@@kellytowle7589 got it yet?
This is seriously on my "need" list!
I play mostly Japanese Yamaha's. They're all ridiculously well built and play and feel amazing.
Great review, as always.
Yamaha make fantastic instruments, especially the MIJ models.
Yep.
I own one. Beautiful to play or just look at.
I have my Sa2200 since 2004. And I own a 1990 PAC1412 (highest Pacifica model ever) and a fabulous Pacifica 904. All made in Japan to inbelievable standard of craftmanship.
Just like me, I love yamaha Japan made guitars.
Thank you!
Very very Nice demo of a very very Nice guitar thanks
Impressive review. You play amazing
Thank you so much!
This is a GREAT review. Just focussed on what the guitar can do and how you make it work. Subscribed!
I have one (and several other yamaha guitars), fantastic guitar!
Excellent !!!!
…really great guitar!!!
Normally I play acoustic but I do have a Roadhouse Strat. I told myself if I "do good with the strat" i will allow myself this one here.
Yeah, I've got respect for Yamaha instruments, especially guitars.
The 2200 looks and sounds excellent. If I aimed to get an SA model for myself (as of August 2022 when I’m leaving my comment), I would prefer the 2000. To begin with, I don’t need the coil splitting (unless I purchased a 2000 S). Secondly, the 2000 was manufactured around the time I was born in January 1980. It would appear to be pricey at four figures in USD, but it still is a better value than an authentic 335/345 which it emulates.
Impressive guitar. More versatile than a 335. Even the coil tap sounds are surprisingly good. Usually that would be a weak point.
What’s the difference between this and the Aex 502? Great video!
Wow, wow, wow beautifully played. Thank you Heinrich. I have replayed this many times and I can't understand/hear when you state what the amp is, if anyone on RUclips land can please let me know, thanks
Thanks so much! Here is the link to their page..
m.facebook.com/pages/category/Musical-Instrument/Le-Roux-Amp-Works-364825106904013/
how much the price
So interestingly enough, my question is, if you’re still responding to comments on this particular video how did you get one made out of maple? I have tracked down this model in every channel and can only find the sycamore versions historically and current. I was just curious thanks. According to Sweetwater guitar Center and a few other dealers, there is no Maple version. Thanks again. 2:47
Research sycamore maple.
Great guitar, mine has push-push knobs that are even faster of the push-pull that I see in this video
Great playing and demo. What is the name of the amp you're playing through?
JP le Roux makes these in South Africa. This model is called 'The Still'
I love this Guitar 🎸 but I can't understand It is Semi Acoustic or Semi electric Guitar and how to buy it?
It's a semiacoustic aka semihollow or semisolid.
@@Domingojazz How to buy this Guitar 🎸 is it Available in India?
@@jeneettijentripura14 I think so, check out Yamaha site.
Witch Amp? I do not understand what he is saying sorry... can you tell the amp?
JP le Roux makes these in South Africa. This model is called 'The Still'
What AMP is?...
It is a le Roux amp and this model is called the "The Still". It is made by JP le Roux in South Africa.
What amp is this?
JP le Roux makes these in South Africa. This model is called 'The Still'
A splitable humbucker never sounds exactly the same as a single coil. This is because the deactivated half coil still influences magnetically the active coil. It enhance your sound palette, undeniably, but you are never going to get close to the, say Fender strat. pickup realm.
For the rest, Yamaha always was a great musical instruments manufacturer. Unlike other main guitar brands, they don't limit themselves to that. They do brass and everything else musical. Or circa all.... with quality! a lot better than the usual brands too! the only drawback is they are more known for their Motorcycles. The only real shortcoming to owning one Yamaha guitar is the resell value. Unfortunately, they are not really sought after on the second hand market.
YES, splits aren't really a substitute at all. I'd say that the reason is that all the parts of a single coil were designed to sound good AS a single. Doubles were designed to sound good AS doubles. When I had just a couple guitars, I wanted to go crazy with coil splits etc. But now with 6-7 electrics, I use the strat or tele (actually a Tokai Breezysound) if I want single coil.
True. I use the split function on my SA2200 only when both pickups are on, but one of the humbuckers split. Gives a useable spacey sound for background behind a soloist.
Kind of "noisy" for humbuckers?...badly shielded maybe?...
Its split...
$3000 for a guitar and it has laminate