Description
The 500 series by Headway, known for long-time bestsellers like the 531 and 523, retains its foundational bracing pattern while enhancing playability for modern players. The nut width has been increased from 43 mm to 43.5 mm, improving comfort for fingerstyle players. Design updates include a newly designed pickguard, eagle inlays on the headstock, and unique fretboard position marks inspired by late master builder Yasuo Momose.
The nut width has been increased from 43mm to 43.5mm, enhancing grip and accommodating diverse playing styles like fingerstyle. Additionally, the eagle inlay on the headstock has been redesigned for a warm, inviting look using various types of wood.
The model showcases the inlays designed by master builder Yasuo Momose, highlighting “The Five” while capturing the original master’s passion in its fresh design.
- Body Top: Sitka Spruce
- Body Side & Back: Indian Rosewood
- Neck: African Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- Nut: Bone
- Saddle: Bone
- Bridge: Richlite
- Machineheads: GOTOH®SG301 AB01 GG
- Fret: HHF-AG2S
- Scale: 645mm(25.4inch)
- Width at Nut: 43.5mm
- Bracing: 34 Semi Forward Shifted, Scalloped X Bracing
- Finish: Thin Urethane
- Strings: Elixir® NANOWEB Light(.012-.053)
- Accessories: Hard Case, Allen Wrench, COA
