Headway HSJ-5150SE/A-FMY-C BK-B

All-flame myrtle specification. Myrtle wood is a wood native to the west coast of North America, characterized by its distinctive grain with whitish areas and light brown to light green wood grain, and the appearance of flame grain.
With a material that is neither too hard nor too soft, it possesses the crisp responsiveness of maple and the sweet mid-low range tone of mahogany, suggesting high potential as a tonewood.
The most distinctive feature of this model is undoubtedly its "all-flame myrtle" construction, where the body top, sides, and back are all made of flame myrtle, exhibiting a beautiful flame grain pattern.
While acoustic guitars typically use spruce-type wood for the top, this model uses flame myrtle for the body top as well, resulting in a look that sets it apart from typical acoustic guitars when viewed from the front.
Another feature of this model is the "elbow contour" design.
The area where the elbow rests when holding the guitar is recessed, making the HSJ model, despite its deep body, easier to hold and improving playability.
Because this process increases the number of manufacturing steps and makes it more difficult, we have implemented in the JT series a technique that is usually only used in high-end models and guitars made by hand craftsmen.
The all-flame myrtle is complemented by abalone shell inlays, and the headstock logo features a Headway torch inlay made of abalone shell and mother-of-pearl, giving it a luxurious feel.
The color scheme features a black burst finish, giving it a luxurious and sophisticated look.

About Headway Japan Tune-up Series

I've heard that professional guitarists don't use their newly purchased guitars as they are; they first entrust them to a trusted repairman to have them adjusted to their preferred settings before taking to the stage.
Experienced guitarists often file down the nut on their own guitars, adjusting it until they achieve their preferred playing feel.
They know that a proper setup tailored to the player directly translates to better guitar playing.
With the Headway Japan Tune-up series, we've paid meticulous attention to every detail to ensure that your guitar's potential is maximized.
We deliver guitars of undeniable quality, achieved only through the meticulous and reliable execution of each and every detail.

Main features
The JT series employs the same precision-demanding techniques as Headway's higher-end models, including the "dovetail joint" and "post-set neck" construction.
Additionally, it comes standard with a strap pin on the heel and is equipped with a FISHMAN preamp.

Dovetail groove processing for the neck + the joint between the neck and body, which is an important part of guitar making.
Headway had previously used "dovetail joint construction" and "post-set neck" in its higher-end models, but these features have finally been implemented in the JT series products.

Low chords are frequently used when playing acoustic guitars with a nut and saddle modification.
The corners of the nuts have been smoothed to allow for easy code changes.
Also, by smoothing the edges of the saddle, the feel when the right hand touches it, such as when palm muting, has been improved.

Adjusting the string height for easier playing is crucial, as it significantly impacts how easy a guitar is to play.
Each guitar in the JT series is carefully adjusted to the optimal string height for ease of playing.

By carefully rounding the edges of each fret using different grits of sandpaper and steel wool, the movement of the left hand has become smoother.
You can move smoothly all the way up to the higher frets.

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[SPEC]
Body Top: Solid Flame Myrtle
Body Side&Back：Laminated Flame Myrtle
Neck: Nato
Fingerboard: Micarta
Nut: Bone
Saddle: Bone
Bridge: Micarta
Machineheads: Grover Open Gear
Pickup: Fishman Sonitone
Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
Scale: 643mm (25.3 inches)
Width at Nut: 43.0mm
Bracing: Scalloped X Bracing
Finish: Black-burst, (Urethane UV coating)
String: .012-.053
Accessories: Gig bag