Y

Introduced in 1988, the Samick **Y** models were "superstrats" with "Spoon Cut" bevels in the cutaways. While similar to the K bodystyle, it features an arm contour, sharper body edges, differently shaped horns and a more oblong bottom half (closer to a traditional Strat shape). It was produced all the way until 2001 as a bass, but only until 1997 as a six-string).

The Vantage logo was used exclusively in 1988 and frequently in 1989.

In 1991, Samick changed its naming conventions, thus the multiple names for certain models. For help understanding model names, see Naming Conventions

The YB is the bass version of the Y body.

## YVRC-101

* 1988-1990

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
* Pointed headstock
* Silk-screened Vantage logo (1988-1989)
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply fretboard

**Electronics:**

* One ceramic humbucker
* Master volume

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover
* Metal knob
* "ST-36" vintage style 6-point tremolo

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* White (WH)
* Metallic White (MWH)
* Blue (BL)
* Red (R)
* Metallic Red (MR)
* Tri-Tone Sunburst (3SB)
* Fluorescent Yellow (FOY)
* (SKB)

## YVRC-101-1

Same as YVRC-101, but with phase mini-switch.

## YVMC-102

* 1989

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rock Maple fretboard with dot inlays
* Pointed headstock
* Silk-screened Vantage logo
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Electronics:**

* One ceramic single coil, one humbucker
* 5-way switch
* Coil Tap mini-switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* "ST-36" vintage style 6-point tremolo

**Finishes:**

* Red (R)

## YVRC-120

* 1988-1990

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
* Pointed headstock
* Silk-screened Vantage logo (1988-1989)
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply fretboard

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic single coil pickups
* 3-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* "ST-36" vintage style 6-point tremolo

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* White (WH)
* Metallic White (MWH)
* Blue (BL)
* Red (R)
* Metallic Red (MR)
* Tri-Tone Sunburst (3SB)
* Fluorescent Yellow (FOY)
* (SKB)

## YVMC-103 / YV-130

* 1988-1997
* $359.95 Street (1991)

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rock Maple fretboard with dot inlays
* Pointed headstock (1988-1991)
* Rounded headstock (1992-1997)
* Silk-screened Vantage logo (1988-1989)
* Silk-screened Wave logo (1989-1994)
* Silk-screened Artist Wave logo (1995-1996)
* Silk-screened Artist logo (1997)
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Electronics:**

* Three ceramic single coil pickups
* 5-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover (1988-1992)
* Fish shaped truss rod cover (1993-1997)
* Metal knobs
* "ST-36" vintage style 6-point tremolo

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* White (WH)
* Metallic White (MWH)
* Blue (BL)
* Metallic Blue (MB)
* Red (R)
* Metallic Red (MR)
* Platinum (PL)
* Tobacco Sunburst (TSB)
* Tri-Tone Sunburst (3SB)
* Fluorescent Yellow (FOY)
* Black Fishnet (BFN)
* (SKB)

## YV-160

* 1992-1995

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Maple fretboard with dot inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Silk-screened Wave logo (1992-1994)
* Silk-screened Artist Wave logo (1995)
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic single coils, one humbucker
* 5-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Fish shaped truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* Vintage style 6-point tremolo

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* Translucent Black (TBK)
* White (WH)
* Metallic White (MWH)
* Blue (BL)
* Metallic Blue (MB)
* Translucent Blue (TBL)
* Red (R)
* Metallic Red (MR)
* Translucent Red (TR)
* Antique Red Sunburst (ARS)
* Platinum (PL)

## YV-162

* 1991-1995

**Body:**

* Contoured laminate body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Maple fretboard with dot inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic single coils, one humbucker
* 5-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Fish shaped truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* "ST-36" vintage style 6-point tremolo

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* White (WH)
* Metallic White (MWH)
* Blue (BL)
* Metallic Blue (MB)
* Red (R)
* Metallic Red (MR)
* Platinum (PL)

## YV-441

* 1991

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
* Pointed headstock
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply fretboard

**Electronics:**

* One ceramic single coil, one humbucker
* 5-way switch
* Coil tap mini-switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* "ST-36" vintage style 6-point tremolo

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* Tobacco Sunburst (TSB)

## YV-460

Available left-handed.

* 1995

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Optional Ash top (A)
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Silk-screened Artist Wave logo
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic single coils, one humbucker
* 5-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Fish shaped truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* "ST-36" vintage style 6-point tremolo

**Finishes:**

* Translucent Black (TBK)
* Translucent Blue (TBL)
* Translucent Red (TR)

## YVRB-121 / YV-560

* 1988-1995

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
* Pointed headstock (1988-1991)
* Rounded headstock (1992-1995)
* Silk-screened Vantage logo (1988-1989)
* Silk-screened Wave logo (1989-1994)
* Silk-screened Artist Wave logo (1995)
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply fretboard

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic single coils, one humbucker
* 5-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Black hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover (1988-1992)
* Fish shaped truss rod cover (1993-1995)
* Metal knobs
* "ST-36" vintage style 6-point tremolo

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* Translucent Black (TBK)
* White (WH)
* Metallic White (MWH)
* Blue (BL)
* Red (R)
* Metallic Red (MR)
* Antique Red Sunburst (ARS)
* Platinum (PL)
* Pearl Pink (PP)
* 3-Tone Sunburst (3SB)
* Silver Sunburst (SS)
* Fluorescent Yellow (FOY)
* (SKB)

## YV-561

Same as YV-560, with coil tap mini-switch.

## YR-460

The YR-460 GP featured several different 3-dimensional graphic designs. These were hand carved and painted, so each will differ slightly from the next. They could also be ordered with any color as the base.

* 1993

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard with Pearloid arrowhead inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply fretboard

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic single coil pickups, one humbucker
* Black molded plastic pickup covers
* Series/Parallel mini-switch
* 5-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Fish shaped truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* "KKT-3" Licensed Floyd Rose locking tremolo
* Zero fret locking nut

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* Translucent Black (TBK)
* White (WH)
* Metallic White (MWH)
* Blue (BL)
* Red (R)
* Metallic Red (MR)
* Antique Red Sunburst (ARS)
* Platinum (PL)
* Graphic Paint Peacock (GPP)

## YJ-560

Same as YV-560, but with KKT-2 tremolo (w/ locking nut), arrowhead inlays and molded plastic pickup covers.

* 1995

**Finishes:**

* Translucent Black (TBK)
* Pearl White (PW)
* Translucent Red (TR)

## YRRB-130 / YR-570

* 1988-1996

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard with Pearloid arrowhead inlays
* Pointed headstock (1988-1991)
* Rounded headstock (1992-1996)
* Silk-screened Vantage logo (1988-1989)
* Silk-screened Wave logo (1989-1994)
* Silk-screened Artist Wave logo (1995-1996)
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply fretboard

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic humbuckers, one single coil
* Black molded plastic pickup covers
* Two coil tap mini-switches
* 5-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Black hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover (1988-1992)
* Fish shaped truss rod cover (1993-1996)
* Metal knobs
* "KKT-3" Licensed Floyd Rose locking tremolo
* Zero fret locking nut

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* White (WH)
* Metallic White (MWH)
* Blue (BL)
* Metallic Dark Blue (MDB)
* Red (R)
* Metallic Red (MR)
* Platinum (PL)
* Pearl Pink (PP)
* Tri-Tone Sunburst (3SB)
* Fluorescent Yellow (FOY)
* (SKB)

## YJRG-102 / YJ-640

* 1988-1993

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* "Tiger Tail" flame Maple veneer
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard with Pearloid arrowhead inlays
* Pointed headstock (1988-1991)
* Rounded headstock (1992-1993)
* Silk-screened Vantage logo (1988-1989)
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply fretboard

**Electronics:**

* One ceramic single coil, one humbucker
* Black molded plastic pickup covers
* Series/Parallel mini-switch
* 3-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Gold hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover (1988-1992)
* Fish shaped truss rod cover (1993)
* Metal knobs
* "KKT-2" Licensed Floyd Rose locking tremolo
* Zero fret locking nut

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* White (WH)
* Pearl White (PW)
* Dark Red Sunburst w/ "Tiger Tail" top (DRS/TT)

## YRRG-121 / YR-660 "Scorpion Plus"

* 1988-1996

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard with Pearloid arrowhead inlays
* Pointed headstock (1988-1991)
* Rounded headstock (1992-1996)
* Silk-screened Vantage logo (1988-1989)
* Silk-screened Wave logo (1989-1994)
* Silk-screened Artist Wave logo (1995-1996)
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply fretboard

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic single coil pickups, one humbucker
* Black molded plastic pickup covers
* Series/Parallel mini-switch (1988-1994)
* 5-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Gold or Black hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover (1988-1992)
* Fish shaped truss rod cover (1993-1996)
* Metal knobs
* "KKT-3" Licensed Floyd Rose locking tremolo
* Zero fret locking nut

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* White (WH)
* Metallic White (MWH)
* Blue (BL)
* Metallic Dark Blue (MDB)
* Red (R)
* Metallic Red (MR)
* Translucent Red (TR)
* Antique Red Sunburst (ARS)
* Metallic Gold (MG)
* Platinum (PL)
* Pearl Pink (PP)
* Tri-Tone Sunburst (3SB)
* Fluorescent Yellow (FOY)
* (SKB)

## YR-660 GP

The YR-660 GP featured several different 3-dimensional graphic designs. These were hand carved and painted, so each will differ slightly from the next. They could also be ordered with any color as the base.

* 1991-1995

**Finishes:**

* Graphic Paint Peacock (GPP)
* Graphic Paint Eagle (GPE)

## YRT-667

* 1993-1995

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Walnut top, Basswood back
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Through-Neck construction
* 7 layer laminated Rock Maple neck w/ Walnut stripes
* Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Walnut headstock veneer
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic single coil pickups, one humbucker
* Black molded plastic pickup covers
* Three on/off mini-switches
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Gold hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Fish shaped truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* "KKT-3" Licensed Floyd Rose locking tremolo
* Zero fret locking nut

**Finishes:**

* Natural Matte Walnut (NW or NM)

## YJRB-401

* 1989-1990

**Body:**

* Solid Alder body
* Arched top and back
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Angled heel

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck with scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard with Saturn inlays
* Pointed headstock
* Silk-screened Vantage logo (1989 only)
* Silk-screened Wave logo (1989-1990)
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply fretboard

**Electronics:**

* One ceramic humbucker
* Black molded plastic pickup cover
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

    **Hardware:**

* Black hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* "KKT-2" Licensed Floyd Rose locking tremolo
* Locking nut

**Finishes:**

* Rainbow Polka Dot (RBP)
* (SCR)

## YLT-950

* 1993-1994

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Indian Rosewood top, Basswood back
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Through-Neck construction
* 7 layer laminated Rock Maple neck with Walnut stripes
* Rosewood fretboard with Pearloid block inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Indian Rosewood headstock veneer
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 22 frets
* 24.75" scale

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic humbuckers
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Gold hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Fish shaped truss rod cover
* Gold Reflector knobs
* Tune-O-Matic style bridge with stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Natural Rosewood (NR)

## YFFB-821

* 1988-1990
* $584.99 Street (1990)

**Body:**

* Contoured, solid Alder body
* Spoon Cut bevels
* Belly carve

**Neck:**

* Rock Maple through-neck construction
* Ebonol fretboard with Mother of Pearl shark fin inlays
* Pointed headstock
* Silk-screened Vantage logo
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply fretboard

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic single coil pickups, one humbucker
* Black molded plastic pickup covers
* Three on/off mini-switches (for each pickup)
* Coil tap mini-switch for humbucker
* 1 Vol, 2 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Black hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* Kahler Flyer fine tuning tremolo w/ brass roller saddles
* Locking nut

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* Pearl White (PW)
* Blue (BL)