{"product_id":"864012","title":"Headway USED HOC-KINGFIHSER '23 Headway","description":"A used HOC-KINGFISHER model, supervised by Yu Watanabe, has arrived.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The serial number confirms that this device was manufactured in 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Regarding its condition, there are some unevenness in the frets, mainly on the higher strings in the lower positions.\u003cbr\u003e Currently, there are no issues with sound distortion or rattling.\u003cbr\u003e There are scratches on the bridge pins that appear to be from being removed with pliers or other tools during string changes.\u003cbr\u003e Other than that, there is no significant damage to the instrument itself, but there is some tarnishing on the hardware and signs of use such as scratches typical of a used item.\u003cbr\u003e A slight, distinctive odor resembling tobacco can be detected coming from the soundhole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Recommended for anyone looking for a versatile electro-acoustic guitar that's comfortable to hold, not just for fingerstyle playing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ~The following is quoted from the new product page~\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This instrument, \"HOC-KINGFISHER,\" was developed under the supervision of fingerstyle guitarist Yu Watanabe.\u003cbr\u003e After trying various body shapes and tonewood combinations, they selected the specifications that best fit Yu Watanabe's preferred playing style: a fingerstyle that combines warmth and transparency.\u003cbr\u003e In terms of design, it incorporates elements from the Headway HDC-1020 King Fisher, a guitar he loved in the past, and adorns the fretboard and headstock with a unique inlay design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The top is made of solid spruce, and the sides and back are made of Macassar ebony, which has a beautiful grain.\u003cbr\u003e The HOC body shape features a relatively small body and a 628mm medium-scale neck, resulting in a comfortable size that is easy to hold and play.\u003cbr\u003e These guitars are manufactured as part of the Headway Japan Tune-up Series, which involves meticulous adjustments at \"Workshop Deviser Guitars\" in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, to achieve performance-ready playability. As a result, they are priced relatively reasonably while still ensuring excellent playability, which is crucial for fingerstyle playing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This guitar incorporates meticulous details that only a fingerstyle guitarist could achieve, resulting in a superior sound and playability that you can enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e This is a guitar I highly recommend, especially for those who want to start playing fingerstyle guitar! Please give it a try!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-SPEC-\u003cbr\u003e Body Top: Solid Spruce\u003cbr\u003e Body Side\u0026amp;Back: Laminated Macassar Ebony\u003cbr\u003e Neck: Nato\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard: Micarta\u003cbr\u003e Nut: Bone\u003cbr\u003e Saddle: Bone\u003cbr\u003e Bridge: Micarta\u003cbr\u003e Machineheads: Rotomatic Type\u003cbr\u003e Scale: 628mm\u003cbr\u003e Width at Nut: 43.0mm\u003cbr\u003e Neck Grip: C\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard Radius: 400R\u003cbr\u003e Bracing: Scalloped X Bracing\u003cbr\u003e Finish: Natural (Urethane UV coating)\u003cbr\u003e Accessories: Original gig bag","brand":"Headway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43737684148337,"sku":"864012","price":571.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/864012_01.jpg?v=1785212064","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/ko\/products\/864012","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}