🎸 Yamaha Studio Lord SL500VS (1979) – Electric Guitar + Kahler Tremolo Les Paul

🎸 Yamaha Studio Lord SL500VS (1979) – Bare Knuckle PAFs + Kahler Tremolo Up for sale is a 1979 Yamaha Studio Lord SL500VS (Vintage Sunburst). Part of Yamaha’s famous “lawsuit era” lineup, these guitars were built in Japan with top-notch craftsmanship, rivaling Gibson Les Pauls of the same period. ✅ Model: SL500VS (Vintage Sunburst) ✅ Year: 1979 (vintage, lawsuit-era build) ✅ Pickups: Bare Knuckle PAFs – articulate, dynamic, vintage tone perfected ✅ Bridge/Tremolo: Kahler tremolo system (smooth, stable, and versatile upgrade, this was an aftermarket install. You can see the doweled inserts in the close ups.) ✅ Weight: ~10 lbs (serious sustain and resonance) ✅ Condition: Excellent for 45 years old — clean, plays beautifully, sounds huge ✅ lots of fret life remaining ✅ light scratches on the top and back. Nothing major. 🎶 Tone & Playability: Expect classic Les Paul–style warmth and sustain, paired with the clarity and bite of Bare Knuckle PAF pickups. The Kahler tremolo adds a level of versatility you won’t find on a standard LP-style guitar, making this both a collectible and a player’s dream. 📦 Why This Guitar? • True 1979 vintage model, collectible and rare • Japanese “lawsuit era” craftsmanship • Premium upgrades: Bare Knuckle PAFs + Kahler tremolo • Stage- and studio-ready — this guitar is built to last

Condition

Used (normal wear)