100% Original • Japan-Made • Stunning Condition
If you know Yamaha’s golden-era archtops, you already know: the AE1200 II is one of their finest. Built in 1988 with true boutique craftsmanship, this full-hollow, hand-carved beauty sits right alongside the big American names of the era—only with that unmistakable Japanese precision and soul.
This one is 100% original and unbelievably clean for a 36-year-old jazz box. Gorgeous sunburst finish, ornate tailpiece, ebony fingerboard with block inlays, and a pair of warm, articulate vintage Yamaha humbuckers that make everything from mellow jazz to expressive blues feel effortless.
Highlights:
✨ Hand-carved spruce top & maple back
✨ 100% original hardware, pickups, and electronics
✨ Ebony board with stunning block inlays
✨ Ornate gold tailpiece & bound headstock
✨ Comfortable neck, smooth player, beautiful acoustic resonance
✨ Yamaha’s flagship archtop of the era
If you’re after a high-end vintage archtop that won’t require a second mortgage, this AE1200 II is the sleeper hit you’ve been waiting for.
📍 Heyday Guitars — 469 West End Blvd, Winston-Salem
DM or stop by to plug it in — this one’s special.
100% Original • Japan-Made • Stunning Condition
If you know Yamaha’s golden-era archtops, you already know: the AE1200 II is one of their finest. Built in 1988 with true boutique craftsmanship, this full-hollow, hand-carved beauty sits right alongside the big American names of the era—only with that unmistakable Japanese precision and soul.
This one is 100% original and unbelievably clean for a 36-year-old jazz box. Gorgeous sunburst finish, ornate tailpiece, ebony fingerboard with block inlays, and a pair of warm, articulate vintage Yamaha humbuckers that make everything from mellow jazz to expressive blues feel effortless.
Highlights:
✨ Hand-carved spruce top & maple back
✨ 100% original hardware, pickups, and electronics
✨ Ebony board with stunning block inlays
✨ Ornate gold tailpiece & bound headstock
✨ Comfortable neck, smooth player, beautiful acoustic resonance
✨ Yamaha’s flagship archtop of the era
If you’re after a high-end vintage archtop that won’t require a second mortgage, this AE1200 II is the sleeper hit you’ve been waiting for.
📍 Heyday Guitars — 469 West End Blvd, Winston-Salem
DM or stop by to plug it in — this one’s special.
