2026.04.15

The Eagleにカッタウェイボディの“Type C”が登場【Headway Standard Series】

ー新時代を羽ばたく『The Eagle』ー

Founded in 1977, Headway, which has been in business for over 45 years, released a “completely new Headway” in 2023 with the intention of moving into a new era.
While retaining the style of Headway’s flagship HD-115 model, the specs and design were completely revised, and the craftsmen of the Aska Team Build team collaborated with Yasuo Momose, founder of Headway, to develop this model from scratch. It is called “The Eagle”.
The concept of “The Eagle”, which has been a symbol of previous Headway models, was used to brush up the design. Inspired by the eagle, the king of the skies, the Headway logo on the headstock has been redesigned to resemble a crown. Momose himself has special feelings for “The Eagle”, which was reconstructed by his apprentices, whom he has nurtured over the course of his craftsmanship career.

The Eagle Feature Site

A new addition – Type C

The Type C features a compact, easy-to-handle body shape similar to the smaller Type F. However, by slightly increasing the body size compared to the Type F and adjusting the scale length from 628 mm to 645 mm, it achieves a well-balanced overall tone despite being a cutaway model. Like the Type F and Type D, it features a 43 mm nut width, ensuring not only a secure grip when holding the guitar tightly but also optimal playability for fingerstyle players.

The bracing that’s the core of -The Eagle-

Headway発足時に百瀬が使用していたノーマルブレーシングを基礎とし、カスタムビルダー安井・降幡の両名が現代的なアレンジを加え再設計した『Mid Point Shifted X Bracing』を採用。さらに、通常よりも力木の削りを浅くした『Shallow Scalloped』仕様を組み合わせることで、1音1音の粒立ちの良さと、低音の響きを伴う豊かな箱鳴りを両立しています。これらの要素が倍音に包まれることで生まれるバランスの良いサウンドは、従来のHeadwayサウンドを踏襲しつつも、新たな可能性を感じさせる仕上がりとなっています。なお、このブレイシング設計はType Cにも採用されており、コンパクトなボディでありながらも、豊かな鳴りと広がりのあるサウンドを実現しています。

Retaining the design that symbolizes The Eagle

Crown logo inlay

Inspired by the eagle, the king of the skies, the brand logo features the “Headway Crown Logo”, symbolizing a crown, which shines brilliantly.

The inlay features a reimagined version of the “Eagle”, a motif that Headway has used as its symbol since its founding. It captures a moment of the eagle spreading its wings wide and soaring through the sky, evoking the image of taking flight into a new era.

Fingerboard inlay

The fingerboard features a design depicting eagle feathers in flight. Eagle feathers are said to point the way forward and help propel one into the future; this design symbolizes our hopes for a fresh start, both for Headway and for everyone who holds this instrument in their hands.

Soundhole cover

The Standard Series -The Eagle- features a blue color design for its primary variation, which is a signature of the Series, giving it a refined look.
The soundhole cover helps maintain humidity inside the body and reduces feedback.

Soundhole label

The soundhole label, featuring the sharp gaze of an eagle, is also based on the theme color of “blue,” inspiring a quiet sense of challenge.

Available in two sophisticated color options

CN（Clear Natural）

A signature color that symbolizes The Eagle. With its simple yet high-quality finish, it allows you to fully appreciate the natural beauty of the wood materials.

B-GRD（Blue Gradation）

Featuring a deep gradient that fully showcases the signature “blue” of the Standard Series “The Eagle”, this highly popular color combines a refined aesthetic with a striking presence.

The three body shapes of -The Eagle-

Type C（NEW）

Building on the playability of the Type F, we’ve further optimized the tonal balance by revising the body size, depth, and scale length. This new design achieves a high level of balance between playability and sound, delivering a rich tone despite being a cutaway model.