SG Series - Yamaha Asian Beat

Electric Guitar
SG Series
BSM Vol.04
SG Series
Model
Construction
Scale Length
Fingerboard
Radius
Frets
Body
I N T E R V I E W
- Hello. Could you introduce yourself to our readers?
Of course! Hello, my name is Kim, Se-Hwang (James Kim) & I am a guitarist from Seoul,
Korea. My career had gotten started back in 1993 and later on got my break of being
famous by popularizing rock music and rock guitar within the K-pop scene as the member
of the legendary band of Korea, the ‘N.EX.T’ back since the mid 90’s. Since then, I had been
referred to as ‘the Rock Guitar Hero’. Haha~
SG3000
Neck Through
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (350mm)
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany Back
SG2000
Neck Through
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (350mm)
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany Back
SG1000
Set Neck
24 3/4" (628.7mm)
Ebony
13 3/4" (350mm)
22
Carved Maple, Mahogany Back
(T-Cross Maple Body Construction) (T-Cross Maple Body Construction)
Maple + Mahogany 3piece
(Neck Through)
Yamaha Tune-O-Matic
Maple + Mahogany 3piece
(Neck Through)
Yamaha Tune-O-Matic
Bridge
with Sustain plate
SGH-ICB (Alnico V) x 2
Yamaha Alnico V Humbucker x 2
Pickups
3-Position Toggle
Pickup Switch 3-Position Toggle
Front /Rear Volume,
Front /Rear Volume,
Controls
Front /Rear Tone
Front /Rear Tone
(Coil Split Switch on Tone pots) (Coil Split Switch on Tone pots)
Black Metallic, Wine Red,
Brown Sunburst,
Colors
Gold
Red Sunburst, Black
Neck
- Why and when did you start playing guitars?
It all started when I was 4, as I tried to follow the playing methods of a very close classical
guitar player, my mom. Later on, I took piano, violin, & acoustic guitar lessons but I was
not sure if I really enjoyed it. And then, my goal for life was chosen when I was 11 after
watching the PBS’ re-broadcast of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival. I will never forget
how my friends reacted to Jimi Hendrix’s performance and he has been the role model for
me since then. From that day on, I remember nothing else of my childhood besides playing
the guitar, which was practically all I had at the time. Haha~
Maple + Mahogany 3piece
(Set-in Neck)
Yamaha Tune-O-Matic
Yamaha Alnico V Humbucker x 2
3-Position Toggle
Front /Rear Volume,
Front /Rear Tone
(Coil Split Switch on Tone pots)
Brown Sunburst,
Red Sunburst, Black
- What is the difference between Yamaha guitars and others when played?
I am going to be honest. Playing a Yamaha guitar will not take you to outer space by
turning it into other company’s guitar. But if that is not what you wanted in the first place
like me, and wanted that extra edge of the Yamaha's unique ingredient that had started way
back during the PEACE days of Santana back in the 60’s, if you ever dreamed of a Les Paul
that has a different personality which sometimes screams louder, but can be so gentle it
cuddles the rest of the sound from the band. Would being the only musical instrument
manufacturer which makes practically every instrument in the world have anything to do
with it? Hmm... I wonder if that's the case. And, it can look even scarier or prettier from
time to time and make you feel as if you can do anything in front of any crowd with it with
confidence, this is the guitar for you. And, believe me, I have played them all and I know
what I want. It's definitely the Yamaha instruments and they know what they are doing!
The Effects of Initial Response Acceleration (color indicates volume)
*Brighter Colors indicate increased volume therefore greater resonance.
*This is a graphic representation of the effects of Initial Response Acceleration.
- What is the best way to make better SG2000 sound?
I currently use the SG2000 guitars into the Cornford amps. Probably one of the best
combinations you can ever get for a great guitar sound. I do use several effects but
probably the most important effect of all would be the hands and the inspirations which
give birth to new musical ideas. All in all, there is nothing impossible with the SG2000.
Anything is possible, anything! I have been told by the Yamaha office in Korea that I will be
getting my hands on the maiden guitar to be released in Korea, the SG3000 in a couple of
months. I can’t wait to play tunes on that one as it would be like a dream come true to just
hold and play what Santana used to play as I grew up to his music as he looked so cool
playing so many great classic tunes with it. Who knows? I might cry!
NEW
SG3000
- How do you make your ‘unique Kim Se - Hwang’ sound with SG2000 in stage performance?
My unique style could probably define in two ways. Within Korea, they say I play like
American butter. Outside of Korea, I am the guitar ambassador and hold the signature Kpop sound in electric guitar. I guess that's why the major broadcast companies always get
me to meet up with international bands during their visit to Korea and actually getting to
meet, hear, and play with world renowned wonderful artists has always been a fundamental
experience for me in many ways. From that experience, I try to play in many different styles
but try to keep a fundamental root of tone within the complex versatile styles of music. This
is important as people tend to forget the music they heard yesterday but I do also realize
the special characteristics of guitar heroes from the past and now and they all keep a
signature sound along with their playing. I can happily say, I have a signature sound and it
does work in many different music styles. It’s kind hard to explain in words and can sound
cheesy so, just come see me play!
- Please give a message to fan.
Thank you so much for this great opportunity and hope you found me and my environment
in a new interest. If you would like to know more about me, you can always do a search on
me by my Korean name in major search engines such as www.naver.com or
www.daum.net or you can just visit our band's home page of www.nextfan.co.kr . This
has been a pleasurable experience and hope to see you again very soon. Until then,
CHEERS!
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Brown Sunburst
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