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Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976
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- Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976
- Year of release
- 1976
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Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976 - Description
The Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul from 1976 delivers classic electric guitar tones with vintage character and solid playability.
This guitar suits players who appreciate vintage instruments with a distinctive sound and are after a reliable everyday instrument. Whether you record at home, perform live, or practice regularly, this model offers a balanced mix of classic design and practical features. It fits well for blues, rock, and classic rock styles where tone and feel matter.
Key features:
- Original Yamaha L2 humbuckers provide warm, full-bodied sound with that classic humbucker punch, giving you rich tones for solos and rhythm.
- Neck dimensions (21.1 mm at the 1st fret, 24.4 mm at the 12th) and a nut width of 42.6 mm make the neck comfortable to grip, supporting smooth finger movements and long playing sessions.
- Original pots let you control volume and tone authentically, maintaining the guitar’s vintage feel and sound response.
- Weighing 4.14 kg, the guitar balances solid build quality with manageable weight for standing or sitting play.
- Some signs of cosmetic wear show its history but do not affect sound or playability; frets are in good condition with minimal wear, maintaining reliable performance.
A typical day with this guitar might start with warm-up scales, followed by recording vintage-inspired riffs that benefit from the Yamaha L2 pickups’ tonal qualities. Jamming with a band or playing solo gigs, you enjoy the neck’s comfortable profile and the guitar’s familiar, responsive controls.
Q&A
Q: Can this guitar handle gigging and regular practice? A: Yes, the frets are in good condition and the guitar plays well, making it suitable for frequent use.
Q: Does the guitar’s condition affect its sound? A: No, cosmetic signs of use do not impact the sound or playability.
Q: Are there any modifications? A: Pot knobs, truss rod cover, and the electronics cavity cover have been replaced; the electronics cover does not fit precisely but does not affect functionality.
Bottom line: This Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976 offers fantastic vintage tone and reliable playability for players seeking classic electric guitar sounds without premium pricing. Its good condition and authentic components make it a more sustainable choice for musicians wanting quality and character. It comes with a warranty and a return policy to ensure confidence in your purchase.
The refurbed Process
Every refurbed device is refurbished in up to 40 steps — taking it from used to like new again. Here are 5 key steps:
1. Supplier buys pre-loved tech
2. Data cleanse
3. Swap of faulty parts
4. External preparation
5. Sold via refurbed
What is refurbed?
Refurbed is an online marketplace for refurbished electronics. All refurbed Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976 function like new, but are much cheaper. How is that the case? Once sourced, experts put our products through an up to 40-step refurbishment process to ensure that all products work and look like new. This results in us offering better value products that are also more sustainable.
Why should I buy my Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976 from refurbed?
refurbed Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976 are great value, at up to 40% cheaper than new. Equally as important is trust. We give you a minimum 12-month warranty on each device and a 30-day free trial period, during which you can return for a full refund. This means you save money, and get to test the device to make sure it works perfectly for you.
Why are refurbed Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976s so cheap?
Every refurbed partner is specialised in certain brands. They mostly buy exhibit and corporate phones in large quantities at low prices. Their specialisation makes the renewal processes very efficient, resulting in 100% renewed products that are up to 40% cheaper than new devices.
What exactly do the product grades mean?
refurbed Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976s work like new devices and therefore have no functional limitations. The visual condition of the devices can be selected based on your needs. What are the visual categories?
Premium (AA-Grading)
Premium Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976s are visually identical to new, with no visible signs of wear or use. No scratches, scuffs, dents, or blemishes on the body or screen.
Excellent (A-Grading)
Excellent Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976s have no dents, scratches or signs of wear visible from a distance of 30cm - neither on the body nor on the display.
Very Good (B-grading)
Very Good Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976s may have minimal dents, scratches or wear on the body that can be seen from 30cm away. There may be micro-scratches on the display/screen, but these are not visible when the display is on.
Good (C-Grading)
Good Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976s have visible signs of use such as scratches and/or dents on the body. There may be micro-scratches on the display/screen, but these are not visible when the display is switched on.
Premium (AA-Grading)
Premium Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976s are visually identical to new, with no visible signs of wear or use. No scratches, scuffs, dents, or blemishes on the body or screen.
Excellent (A-Grading)
Excellent Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976s have no dents, scratches or signs of wear visible from a distance of 30cm - neither on the body nor on the display.
Very Good (B-grading)
Very Good Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976s may have minimal dents, scratches or wear on the body that can be seen from 30cm away. There may be micro-scratches on the display/screen, but these are not visible when the display is on.
Good (C-Grading)
Good Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976s have visible signs of use such as scratches and/or dents on the body. There may be micro-scratches on the display/screen, but these are not visible when the display is switched on.
How does the 30-day free trial work?
If you want to return your product for any reason, you can return it free of charge within 30 days. To do so, contact our partner directly via your refurbed account and let them know that you would like to exchange or return your device. You will receive a free return label from our partner by email or in your refurbed account. Alternatively, you can contact our refurbed customer service. We will be happy to help you and contact our partner.
What are my warranty terms?
We offer a minimum 12‑month warranty on all refurbed Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976. This covers any technical defects that might occur during this period and are not caused by your own fault.
Examples are:
- The device can no longer be switched on.
- The unit cannot find a network.
- The loudspeaker does not work.
The battery is also covered by the warranty. A distinction is made between wear and tear and technical defects. Technical defects are covered by the warranty and are characterised by abnormal behaviour. Abnormal behaviour could be, for example, that the device can only be charged up to 40%. Please note, your minimum 12‑month warranty is refurbed's voluntary commercial promise to you. This does not affect your statutory consumer rights
Examples are:
- The device can no longer be switched on.
- The unit cannot find a network.
- The loudspeaker does not work.
The battery is also covered by the warranty. A distinction is made between wear and tear and technical defects. Technical defects are covered by the warranty and are characterised by abnormal behaviour. Abnormal behaviour could be, for example, that the device can only be charged up to 40%. Please note, your minimum 12‑month warranty is refurbed's voluntary commercial promise to you. This does not affect your statutory consumer rights
How can refurbed guarantee the quality of your Yamaha Japan Studio Lord SL-500 Les Paul 1976?
Only professional and certified partners are allowed to offer their electronic products via refurbed. We ensure this with ongoing quality tests and constant monitoring. Our partners are all located within the EU. This allows us to guarantee fast delivery times and optimal contact to always perform our best.
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- remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it permanently
- recycle electronic waste and reuse materials
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