Description
🔽Discover the Allure of Headway!! — Tracing the Journey of Master Craftsmen and Headway —
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Headway / 2018 HD-450 Custom
Crafted during the later years of Mr. Yasuo Momose's career, this instrument is a masterpiece utilizing Brazilian rosewood he had kept for many years and meticulously selected German spruce.
The concept was clear: the 1968 Martin D-45.
Not the pre-war phantom, but the D-45 of that year, which "rose again as the flagship" after the war.
Instruments meeting the specific criteria of rosewood sides and back were effectively limited to just 229 units produced over the two-year period from 1968 to 1969.
While often discussed solely for its rarity, the essence lies elsewhere.
That D-45 was born with the values of a new era, representing the pinnacle of craftsmanship for the music stage.
Mr. Momose has accurately captured its defining characteristics.
The thick black pickguard is beveled, and the finish recreates the distinctive texture of the era.
The rounded 60s headstock features gold Grover milk bottle tuners.
The headplate bears torch inlays, exuding presence not through flashiness but through inherent class.
The construction follows suit.
The small-sized Brazilian rosewood bridge plate aligns with Martin's historical shift from maple to rosewood in 1968.
Every design detail, including the X-bracing's intersection points, is meticulously accurate.
And the sound.
The moment you strike a single note, you feel its majesty.
Without needing to play forcefully, the sound rises on its own, layers together, and lingers in the space.
It evokes the feeling of church bells.
The characteristic brilliance of Jacaranda and the expansive sound of German Spruce.
This balanced harmony, functioning as a single resonance, is the true essence of Kyoji Momose's craft.
[Specs/Case]
TOP :Selected German Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Selected Jacaranda
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE：Ebony
NECK：Honduras Mahogany 1P
NUT WIDTH : 43.0mm
SCALE : 643mm
CASE : Original Hard Shell Case
[Condition]
-Minor scratches/play marks are present, but there are no major scratches or damage, and it is in beautiful cosmetic condition.
-No buzzing or muffled notes; it is in excellent playing condition.
-Accessories are included; please see the photos.
-String height at 12th fret: 6th string side 2.3mm, 1st string side 1.8mm
-Saddle relief: Approximately 3.0mm to 3.5mm
[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]
[Secure Mail-Order Service]
For mail-order purchases, since we cannot provide an opportunity for you to try the instrument, we offer a 6-day trial period after the product arrives.
Please try the product thoroughly at home. If you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
*The customer is responsible for the round-trip shipping costs.
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Warranty for Used Products
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Electric Guitar/ElectricBass/Effector/Amplifier (Adjustment Warranty: Up to 5 Years)
If your product malfunctions or stops producing sound after purchase, we will provide free service. The warranty period varies by product.
Acoustic Guitar (Peace of Mind Warranty: Up to 6 months)
We will provide free service for any malfunctions occurring during normal use within one month or six months after purchase.
Wind instruments (up to 1 year)
Upon arrival, we perform internal tube cleaning, appropriate replacement of consumables, and necessary repairs and maintenance. Should the instrument malfunction or cease to produce sound during normal use, we will address the issue free of charge.
◯Junk items come with no warranty.