THE FIVE/STD Type F

Beautiful Japanese guitars from our friends Deviser in Matsumoto.

The 500 series (‘THE FIVE’) has been a Headway staple for many years, producing long-time bestseller models such as 523 and 531.

The basic structure, including the bracing pattern, which is the key to the sound, has been retained, and a renewed model has been created in pursuit of maximizing playability for the modern player.

The biggest change is the nut width. By changing it from 43 mm to 43.5 mm, this new model ensures optimal playability for fingerstyle players as well as a better grip when holding the guitar. In terms of design, the features of the 500 series have been developed in a more modern way, with a newly designed pickguard and eagle inlays on the headstock.

The position marks on the fretboard incorporate the distinctive shape that was a favourite of late master builder Yasuo Momose

• Sitka Spruce top
• Indian Rosewood back and sides
• African Mahogany neck
• Richlite for the fingerboard and bridge
• Bone nut and saddle
• Goto machineheads
• 628mm scale length
• Hard case

Beautiful inlays, wonderful attention to detail and fantastic tone.