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Introduction

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-Old American Gold- inspired by the looks of old American cars

Gold is a very complex color with a wide variety of expressions, from glamorous to antique. Among them, we focused on the color of vintage American cars, which are still loved today. The pale, austere glow of gold, which was born in the United States about half a century ago, is reflected in these modern guitars, expressing a beauty that has transcended the ages.

Small-sized -HL- body

A model with a compact body and a vintage-style feel is easy to hold and easy to play. This is a guitar that is suitable for any situation and player.

Hardware that creates a retro look and feel

In keeping with the “Old American Gold” concept, an aged white color was selected for the hardware and pickguard, which evokes a vintage atmosphere.
Chrome color was selected for the pegs. This specification matches the image of chrome parts of old cars.

Pickup

Equipped with Fishman’s Sonitone pickups. It can be used as an acoustic, unplugged sound as well as an electric acoustic, making it suitable for a wide range of situations.

Bonus items (Original Pickup & Sticker)

Included with these models are a -Old American Gold- themed pick and two stickers.

About the Headway Japan Tune-up Series

What is the JT-Series?

It is often heard that a professional guitarist or an experienced acoustic guitarist won’t use a brand new guitar as it is, but rather have it set up by a reliable repair shop or a guitar builder before starting to use it. They know that having an acoustic guitar properly set up is very important if they want to reach their best performance and achieve the ideal music they would like to create. The undeniable fact is that having good playability really makes a difference in the performance and sound of an acoustic guitar. At Headway, with our Japan Tune-up series, we are aware of this, and we aim for superb playability even on our budget-friendly guitars. Every detail concerned with playability, including the nut, saddle, frets, and neck action of JT guitars, is carefully adjusted at our Deviser Workshop in Japan before they are dispatched to music stores. We use the term -Tune up- because the attunement done to JT guitars is not just simple adjustments to make the guitars playable, but they are to pull out the best of the guitars, enhancing the playability and the sound. JT guitars are a good fit for players at every level, from entry-level players to experienced ones.

Detailed Specs

The JT series uses the “dovetail joint” and “post-processing assembly” methods, which require the same machining precision as Headway’s higher-end models. It also comes standard with a strap pin at the heel and is equipped with a FISHMAN preamp.

Dovetail joint & Post-processing assembly

The joint between the neck and body is an important part of guitar production. Headway has been using the “dovetail joint” and “post-processing assembly” processes in its high-end models, and now, these features also come to the JT series products.

Nut & Saddle

On every JT Series guitar, the nut and saddle are carefully adjusted to offer the best string actions so that they are easy to play. Edges of nut and saddles are smoothly rounded for comfort.

String action

The string height, meaning the string action, plays a major role in the playability of a guitar, and each guitar in the JT series is carefully adjusted to the proper string height for ease of pressing.

Fret edge rounding

The fret wires are filed to keep even response and tone from every fret, with sandpapers in different grit sizes being used. The edges of the frets are rounded for smooth access to higher frets more comfortably.

Smooth matte-finished neck

The fingerboard is an important part of the sound quality. After being polished with steel wool, it is well protected with lemon oil.

Included Case

We include a durable gig bag with a thick cushion to keep your instrument safe. On the backside, there’s a big A4-sized pocket, where you can comfortably carry all your accessories without a problem.