Detail 01
Alder body
Balanced and mid-forward, not scooped. It sits between bright ash and dark mahogany, which is why HSS wiring works here.

Independent shopping perspective
Alder-body HSS Yamaha with a flame maple top and tremolo. A step-up first electric for players who want coil options in one guitar.

Strong match
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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
Balanced and mid-forward, not scooped. It sits between bright ash and dark mahogany, which is why HSS wiring works here.
Detail 02
Two single coils for glassy neck and middle sounds, a bridge humbucker for higher output rhythm and lead work.
Detail 03
You get vibrato and dive effects, but string changes and tuning stability take more care than a fixed bridge.
Detail 04
Stiff and snappy with a quick attack. Adds definition that helps single coils cut through a mix.
Detail 05
The back of the neck comes to a soft point. It suits thumb-over grip and feels different from a modern C.
Detail 06
A figured layer over the alder. It changes how the guitar looks under light more than how it sounds.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. It is an entry to mid-range instrument, and the HSS layout lets a new player try clean and high-gain sounds without a second guitar.
This one is a right-handed guitar.
The bridge humbucker handles high-gain rhythm and lead. The single coils are there when you want cleaner tones.
The back of the neck tapers toward a soft ridge along the center. Some players like it for thumb-over chording, others prefer a rounder C.
Reference
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