Description
Headway HOM-500DX/ZC'23 CSF, S-ESU/ATB (CN)
Deviser One Day Guitar Show 2023 selection
■ Full-fledged auditorium style interpreted by custom builder Arata Furihata
This model is created by Arata Furihata, a custom shop builder who specializes in Headway's traditional style, and whose skill and perfection are highly praised by his mentor Momose, who interprets the auditorium style by combining it with his own essence. This is a series where each model has slight differences based on the characteristics of the material.
This time, Furihata's theme is the ``slight differences'' caused by the properties of materials. Furihata, who specializes in classic acoustic guitars with an excellent selection eye, deliberately chose the theme of ``slight differences'' in wood.It is precisely because Furihata, who has been more serious than anyone else about the fundamentals of guitar making, that he is able to make the differences into reality. It is.
■ The profound sound produced by the rare wood “Jiricote” (Siamese persimmon)
Jirikote (Siamese persimmon) is a rare material with very little distribution, and its wood properties are similar to walnut, resulting in a fat and loose sound. It is also famous as a wood that is difficult to process and requires craftsmanship. The deep sound created by the combination of the sharp and crisp high range and the deep resonant low range is due to the unique wood characteristics of Jiricote.
■ “Slight differences” in Jirikote (Siamese persimmon) pursued by Furihata
Furihata's answer for Jiricote was to select the ``34 semi-forward shift bracing'' inherited from his teacher, Kyao Momose. From there, I moved the strength bar just a few millimeters closer to the sound hole. By changing the bracing position in consideration of the hard material, we were able to create a rich and deep tone balance by supplementing the mellow sweetness and airy tone.
The jirikote (Siamese persimmon) used this time is also a premium wood that was taken out from custom stock for One Day Guitar Show 2023. This is possible because it is a special model, and it is also due to the craftsman Furihata's careful selection of materials.
■ Fascinating auditorium made of Japanese wood “black Ezo pine”
Although it has authentic specifications, it has a modern design throughout, and the top of the body is made of Japanese wood, ``black Ezo pine.'' The bright, straight attack feel is a tone unique to black Ezo pine. It goes perfectly with ``34 Semi-Forward Shift Bracing'', and its specifications that can be used in any genre, such as playing or solo guitar, are one of its attractive features.
■ Extra slim U-neck for ease of play and robustness
An important part related to playability is the neck grip.
The theme of Headway's production philosophy is "guitars that can be used for a long time in good condition." Therefore, Headway's neck grip was thick and solid.
However, as the times changed, we received many requests for a ``slender, easy-to-grip neck.'' In response to these voices, the ``Extra Slim Neck'' was born, the thinnest neck in Headway's history.
In addition to simply making it thinner, in order to adhere to Headway's production philosophy, two carbon supports are inserted into the neck to maintain the robustness of the neck, and the high rigidity allows the vibrations of the neck to be immediately transmitted to the body, resulting in good response. It is also connected to
*Due to the characteristics of the product, the grain and color may vary from piece to piece.
Specification
Body Top: Black Ezo Spruce
Body Side & Back: Ziricote
Neck: African Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Nut: High Density Bone
Saddle: High Density Bone
Bridge: Ebony
Machineheads: GOTOH SGV 510Z EN01 XG
Frets: HHF-AG2S
Scale: 645mm(25.4inch)
Width at Nut: 44mm
Neck Grip: Extra Slim U Grip
Bracing: Custom ’34 Semi-forward-shifted, Scalloped X Bracing
Finish: Thin Urethane
Strings: Elixir NANOWEB Light(.012-.053)
Accessories: Hard case, hex wrench, warranty card, sound hole cover
*Detailed specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
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