Product Description
This 1988 Yamaha AES1500 semi-hollow single-cutaway guitar is in excellent, all-original condition & comes setup & ready to play with the original hardshell case.
The 1988 Yamaha AES1500 is a high-quality, Made-in-Japan semi-hollow body guitar known for its versatility in jazz, blues, & rock. It features a sycamore top with maple back/sides, a 25.5″ scale length, and often includes DiMarzio Q-100 pickups with coil-splitting for P-90 to humbucker tones. These are highly regarded for their build quality, often compared to premium Gretsch or Gibson models.
Key Features & Specifications:
- Body: Semi-hollow arched sycamore top with maple back and sides, usually with a center block.
- Neck: Maple with a bound rosewood fingerboard.
- Pickups: Dual DiMarzio Q-100 humbuckers, often with push-pull coil-splitters in the volume pots.
- Scale Length: 25.5″ (Fender-style scale).
- Hardware: Tune-o-matic bridge
- Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz.
The AES1500 is often praised for its “semi-hollow” feel that bridges the gap between a traditional jazz box and a rock machine, providing a “woody” sound while maintaining sustain.
