CONTINENTAL AKAMATSU’25/R CDGR-AGED

Introduction

The “Japanese Red Pine Guitar Project” continues to evolve

We began working on guitars made from Japanese red pine in 2017. It all started when we heard about the damage caused by the pine weevil, which had become a major problem in Nagano Prefecture, where our company is located. We learned that pine trees with insect holes, knots, and stains were not preferred for furniture and building materials, which were their original uses, and many of those felled trees ended up just being burned.

Redesigned JRP Guitar

While inheriting the German curve around the perimeter of the body that was the trademark of the first Akamatsu guitars, it has a retro look as if it were discovered decades ago in an old garage. The name “CONTINENTAL” is a reference to the distinctive body shape.

Aged processing with individuality

The knots and stains of the felled red pine make each piece unique, and the body, headstock, and metal parts have been aged to blend in with the overall design.

Modernized and practical specs

Side jack design for ease of use on stage

Features a toggle switch for instant pickup switching

Controls and specifications have been updated for modern use. We aimed for a player-oriented design that is intended to be up to spec to be used on stage.

Indian rosewood fretboard

The neck is made of Indian rosewood, a standard fingerboard material. The binding on the side of the fingerboard and smaller-than-usual dot position marks give the design a sophisticated impression.

Bacchus STP-1

Equipped with Bacchus’ original P-90 type “STP-1”. The mix tone with the vintage and chunky bridge position gives high versatility and expressiveness, as well as the sharp and deep tone at the neck position, which is characteristic of the wide-turn P.U.. This pickup is a good match with the Japanese Red Pine body, which is characterized by its light sound.