Typically Yamaha run like a car manufacturer, 6-8 years of a model and the colour changes happen towards the end.
you’re probably right.
now….if they do
the “classic BB” like the 414 (basically a 1600 reissue)
with the multi lam neck 424/1024/2024
with the fancy sandwich body and 6 bolt neck 434/p34
we’re getting close to perfection
@Machines and I spoke earlier about this.