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[]
1989 YVRC-101 MR (Vantage logo)
- 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
Angled heel
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[]
1989 YVRC-120 SKB (Vantage logo)
- 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
Spoon cuts detail (different model)
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[]
1989 YVMC-103 R (Vantage logo)
- 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[]
1993 YV-162 WH
- 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[]
1991 YV-560 PP
- 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[]
1993 YR-460 GPP
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[]
1989 YRRB-130 MDB (Vantage logo)
- 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
1991 YR-570 MDB
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[]
1989 YJRG-102 DRS/TT (Vantage logo)
- 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
"Spoon Cut" bevels
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)
YJ-641[]
Same as YJ-640, but
YRRG-121 / YR-660 "Scorpion Plus"[]
1991 YR-660 MG (Wave logo)
- 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
1989 YRRG-121s (WH and MR)
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
- 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
1995
- 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 YJRB-401 SCR (Vantage logo)
- 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 YLT-950 NR
- 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[]
1989 YFFB-821 PW (Vantage logo)
- 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)