Bill Alston
First Models English in more detail
A 700M with a 700HM in Candy Apple Red
The first models released in 1985 are as previously stated 200, 300, and 450, for which the specs are on the
previous page and the 700 range more detail follows.
An SE300 in a colour not in the catalogue
The 200, 300 and 450 were made in Taiwan and are essentially Strat copies, the similarity to
the Pacificas is fairly obvious. The one in the picture above was made in January 1985 so an
early model yet in a colour not in the catalogue, thank you Yamaha.
The 700 series were made in Japan main specs are:
Available October 1985 for 2 or 3 months only
Release Price 80,000 yen note that with the model number you would expect 70,000 yen
Body Bound Alder
Neck Maple with Ebony Fingerboard on the E models Maple Fingerboard on the M Models
Hardware Black Chrome
Bridge Rockin Magic
Controls 1 volume 1 tone
Pickups Spinex HH or SSH
Switch 5 way SSH 3 Way HH
Scale 648mms
Weight 4.1kgs
Frets 21
Locking Nut
Colours Black Pearl, Regal Blue, Cream White or Candy Apple Red