Headway HOC-SAKURA/JS SPK-GRD electro-acoustic guitar

Headway HOC-SAKURA/JS SPK-GRD (Japan Tune-up Series)

Immerse yourself in the world of luthiery with an instrument of rare poetic beauty. The Headway HOC-SAKURA/JS SPK-GRD celebrates the perfect alliance between traditional craftsmanship and rigorously selected exotic tonewoods. Finished in a gorgeous Sakura Pink Gradation, this exceptional acoustic guitar brings the spirit of Japan’s famous cherry blossoms straight to your music. An instrument that tells a story, designed for passionate players seeking a unique sonic and visual identity.

The Soul of Japanese Sakura at the Service of Your Sound

For the very first time, the prestigious Japan Tune-up (JT) series incorporates genuine indigenous Japanese Sakura (cherry blossom wood) for the back and sides. Previously reserved for Headway's top-tier custom shop models, Sakura wood delivers an incomparably bright, shimmering acoustic response.

• Solid Sitka Spruce Top: Offers powerful projection, excellent dynamic range, and a crystalline clarity that will beautifully mature over time.

• Japanese Sakura Back & Sides: This rare wood grants the guitar sparkling highs and a remarkably balanced tonal profile. The transparent gradient finish highlights the natural grain of each wood piece, making your instrument truly one-of-a-kind.

• Purpleheart Fingerboard & Bridge: This wood features a naturally vivid purple hue and outstanding density. It promotes a fast note attack and sharp definition, ideal for both fingerstyle and strumming.

• Natural Bone Nut & Saddle: Ensures optimal string vibration transfer and extended sustain.

Absolute Playing Comfort: The "Japan Tune-up" Excellence

The secret of the JT series lies in an obsessive attention to playing comfort. Every single guitar is hand-inspected and set up by Deviser’s expert luthiers in Matsumoto (Nagano, Japan) before shipping worldwide:

• Custom Fretwork: Fret edges are meticulously rounded and polished by hand using various sandpaper grits for a smooth feel along the "C" shape neck.

• Optimized Action: String height is precision-adjusted to offer effortless playability straight out of the box.

• Traditional Neck Joint: Headway implements a traditional dovetail neck joint ("Arimizo") along with post-assembly finishing, securing maximum resonance transfer between the Nato neck and the body.

• Comfort and Versatility: With its compact body size and cutaway shape, the HOC-SAKURA fits comfortably against your body. It feels just as natural playing folk or blues chords as it does executing complex acoustic solos high up the fretboard.

• Stage-Ready: Equipped with a discreet Fishman Sonitone pickup system (volume and tone controls mounted inside the soundhole), it faithfully reproduces your acoustic tone when plugged into an amplifier or PA.

The Deviser Heritage and the Legend of Yasuo Momose

Owning a Headway guitar means embracing a piece of Japanese luthiery history. Founded in 1977 in Nagano, Deviser started as an intimate workshop of exceptional luthiers dedicated to high-end acoustic guitars. After overcoming a devastating factory fire in 1983, the company innovated by launching the famous Bacchus electric guitars in 1991, before successfully reviving Headway's acoustic legacy.

At the heart of this unique identity stands Yasuo Momose, the founding Master Artisan of Headway. Deeply respected across Japan, Momose-san spent decades crafting instruments entirely by hand, refusing the compromises of mass production. His dedication was so pure that he designed and built his own custom hand tools to achieve the perfect neck carve and wood thickness. This artisan spirit, rejecting CNC machinery for the main lines, directly guides the strict specifications of this Japan Tune-up series.

Poetic Details That Captivate the Eye

Beyond its exquisite sound, this guitar is a visual masterpiece. The headstock and Purpleheart fingerboard are decorated with delicate cherry blossom inlays made of natural white Mother of Pearl. These motifs catch the light beautifully from different angles, evoking the poetry of Japanese seasons. It comes complete with a heavy-duty, thickly padded gigbag ready to travel anywhere.

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