{"product_id":"headway-2018-hd-450-custom","title":"2018 HD-450 Custom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔽The Appeal of Headway!! ~Tracing the Journey of Master Craftsmen and Headway~\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcgakki.com\/pages\/headway\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/sgrevd.001.jpg?v=1766826172\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcgakki.com\/pages\/ovation-adamas\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo width=\"100%\" controls=\"controls\" playsinline=\"\"\u003e   \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/c3eb250a1d8240b083d4f6715bb03881.mov\" type=\"video\/quicktime\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadway \/ 2018 HD-450 Custom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrafted during the twilight years of Kyoji Momose, this instrument is a masterpiece created with Brazilian rosewood that he had kept in his possession for many years and carefully selected German spruce.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe concept is clear: the 1968 Martin D-45.\u003cbr\u003eNot the pre-war “phantom” model, but the D-45 from that very year that “rose again as the flagship” after the war.In reality, only 229 instruments with \u003cbr\u003erosewood sides and back were produced during the two-year period from 1968 to 1969. While this model is often discussed solely in terms of its \u003cbr\u003erarity, that is not its true essence. \u003cbr\u003eThat D-45 was the pinnacle of instruments designed for the music scene, born alongside the values of a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/2018-hd-450-custom-8498224_62669d36-2b96-4828-aec2-9ddfbd4d4736.jpg?v=1772531928\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMr. Momose has captured its characteristics precisely. He chamfered the \u003cbr\u003ethick black pickguard and used a special finishing technique to recreate the texture unique to that era. The \u003cbr\u003erounded ’60s-style headstock is paired with gold Grover “milk bottle” tuners.\u003cbr\u003eThe headplate features torch inlays, exuding a sense of “dignity” rather than flashiness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/2018-hd-450-custom-6182377_c0fe5e38-cc38-4720-b88f-0322b12b79b2.jpg?v=1772532019\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe construction follows suit.\u003cbr\u003eThe small-sized Brazilian rosewood bridge plate aligns with the historical fact that Martin switched from maple to rosewood in 1968.\u003cbr\u003eEvery detail of the design, including the intersection points of the X-bracing, fits together perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd then there’s the sound.\u003cbr\u003eThe moment you play a single note, you feel a sense of solemn grandeur. Even without playing \u003cbr\u003eforcefully, the sound rises of its own accord, layers upon itself, and lingers in the space. It’s so evocative that one is tempted to describe it as reminiscent of \u003cbr\u003echurch bells.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe distinctive brilliance of jacaranda combined with the expansive sound of German spruce.\u003cbr\u003eThis sense of balance, which comes together as a single, cohesive tone, is the true hallmark of Yasuo Momose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Specifications\/Included Case]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOP: Selected German Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBACK\/SIDES: Selected Jacaranda\u003cbr\u003eFINGERBOARD\/BRIDGE: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eNECK: Honduras Mahogany (1-piece\u003cbr\u003e) NUT WIDTH: 43.0 mm\u003cbr\u003eSCALE: 643 mm\u003cbr\u003eCASE: Original Hard Shell Case\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Condition]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- While there are some minor scuffs and playing marks, there are no major scratches or damage, and the exterior is in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e- There are no issues with buzzing or muffled sound; it is in excellent playing condition.\u003cbr\u003e- Accessories are included;\u003cbr\u003eplease check the photos for details. - String action at the 12th fret: 2.3 mm on the 6th string side, 1.8 mm on the 1st string side. - \u003cbr\u003eSaddle height: Approx. 3.0 mm to 3.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcgakki.com\/pages\/guide\"\u003e[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 months]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Mail-Order Assurance Service]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince we cannot offer you the opportunity to try out the instrument when purchasing via mail order, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives. Please take your time to try out the product \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price. *You are responsible for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eround-trip shipping costs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFebruary 25, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67838913118445,"sku":"26213","price":1980000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/2018-hd-450-custom-8498224.jpg?v=1766840411","url":"https:\/\/tcgakki.com\/en\/products\/headway-2018-hd-450-custom","provider":"TC楽器 - TCGAKKI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}