Osamuraisan’s Comments

Osamuraisan here. I am pleased to collaborate in the creation of a new Sakura guitar model. After collaborating on the creation of three signature guitars, I did’t expect to work with Deviser on yet another new model, but I’m grateful I had a chance to do so. The guitar we are working on is a Sakura guitar, a family of guitars that was originally created by the late Yasuo Momose. It is the one and only guitar that brings out the best of the Sakura’s character, and I like it very much because it is simply beautiful to look at. Since Sakura wood recently was approved for production of JT series models, we decided it was the perfect option for this new model. The model was completed after more than two years of trial and error within the limitations of mass production. As with the guitars created by Mr. Momose, the body was kept as simple as possible so that the sound could be enjoyed. This focus on simplicity is why this is a rare model in which the grain of the Sakura wood is given a natural finish and left clearly visible. We decided to make the neck stand out by not putting the characteristic Sakura pickguard on the body, which is found on other cherry guitars. “Koborezakura” refers to cherry blossoms fall down due to the tree being in full bloom and overflowing with them. The headstock is decorated with a bird that resembles a white-eye or a sparrow pecking at the nectar of the cherry blossoms. The neck likens a cherry tree trunk, and the falling petals and cherry blossoms in full bloom for a carpet at the end of it like they would at the foot of the trunk of a cherry tree. I was surprised at the finished product because I did not expect it to be so beautifully decorated. The sound is characterized by the sweetness and elegance of the midrange. The guitar is shipped with Elixir Phosphor Bronze strings, which add to the beauty of the high notes which complement the guitar as a whole. Phosphor bronze strings are a bit noisy on my everyday guitars, but for this guitar, which has a warm sound, I I feel that the high notes are complemented and the sound is more well rounded. I can honestly say that this model’s sound is great and the guitar sounds more than twice as good as what you’d expect for its price. It is the sound of a high-end guitar. Also, thanks to the attention to detail during assembly and tune-up at the Deviser Technical Center, which has grealy improved in recent years, there is almost no difference in sound from fret to fret, and even with a capo on the high frets, it makes for a really comfortable playing experience. It is easy to play, and no matter where you play it, it produces a pleasant, vibrant sound. I was really surprised with how good the results were. It may not be ready for this year’s cherry blossoms season, but this Sakura guitar was grown in Japan and has a uniquely Japanese sound to it. You can enjoy a great sound at a relatively inexpensive price. I hope you get a chance to try it out with your own hands and enjoy its beauty and sound.