{"product_id":"863361","title":"Headway USED (Pre-owned) Headway HD-280 CUSTOM 34s '23 (Model produced in the later years of Mr. Momose's career)","description":"We have received a custom model crafted in the later years by Yasuo Momose, a renowned craftsman from Shinshu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1977, Mr. Momose started manufacturing acoustic guitars as Headway Co., Ltd., and for 47 years until his later years, he laid the foundation for domestically produced acoustic guitars.\u003cbr\u003e Known as one of Japan's leading historical top guitar luthiers, Momose's custom shop line continues to enjoy immense popularity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mr. Momose left behind these words:\u003cbr\u003e \"I want people to cherish their guitars, but rather than just storing them away and displaying them, I hope they'll play them every day, even if just a little, and let their own unique sound develop.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This instrument is a custom model made by Mr. Momose in 2023, which could be considered his later years in his career.\u003cbr\u003e The guitar features a rare Adirondack spruce top, Indian rosewood with a fine grain for the sides and back, and a one-piece Honduran mahogany neck. Premium tonewoods, carefully selected by Mr. Momose from 5A grade woodstock, are used throughout.\u003cbr\u003e The rare Adirondack spruce used in this instrument offers a more dignified and expansive sound compared to Sitka spruce, which is commonly used as the top wood for acoustic guitars. The tone has excellent clarity and resonance, resulting in a brilliant sound. The finish uses \"Thin Lacquer,\" an ultra-thin coating that maximizes the resonance of the rare wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The bracing, a major factor in determining the sound, utilizes the \"34 Bracing\" system. Designed by Mr. Momose, it is based on the bracing structure of vintage guitars from 1934, considered the golden age of guitars. The semi-forward shifted X scalloped bracing produces a well-balanced sound with warm bass tones and prominent treble frequencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This guitar features a romantic long saddle, a slightly translucent tortoiseshell pickguard, a traditional herringbone pattern around the body rim, and open-back tuners made by GOTOH of Japan. The result is a vintage look with a fantastic, atmospheric feel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Momose's works will become increasingly rare in the market in the future.\u003cbr\u003e If you've been looking for this, don't miss this opportunity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[SPEC]\u003cbr\u003e • Top: 5A Adirondack Spruce\u003cbr\u003e・Side \u0026amp; Back：Indian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e Neck: Honduras Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e Binding: HD-28 type, herringbone; Position Mark: Mother-of-pearl diamond square; Nut: High Density Bone\u003cbr\u003e Saddle: High Density Bone\u003cbr\u003e Finish: Thine Lacquer\u003cbr\u003e・Tuner：GOTOH SXB510V 06M N\u003cbr\u003e • Pickguard: Tortoiseshell pattern • BridgeWnd Pin: Ivoroid with dots","brand":"Headway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43665128194161,"sku":"863361","price":3803.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/863361_01.jpg?v=1784443324","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/ko\/products\/863361","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}