Headway Electric Acoustic Guitar HGAF-5090SE

The HGAF-5090SE/C is a flagship model of Headway's acclaimed Japan Tune-up (JT) Series, combining a bold Florentine cutaway design with the meticulous craftsmanship that defines the Headway name.

This model introduces the HGA body shape—a larger, deeper-bodied evolution of Headway's classic HF folk shape. The result is a guitar with commanding acoustic presence, enhanced projection, and a sleek, modern aesthetic. With its solid Sitka spruce top, laminated sapele back and sides, and the signature JT Series setup performed by master craftsmen in Nagano, the HGAF-5090SE/C delivers quality that approaches Headway's high-end domestic models at a remarkably accessible price point.

Finished in a timeless Natural gloss, this is an instrument that looks as sophisticated as it sounds.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top
The body top is crafted from solid Sitka spruce, delivering a bright, clear tone with excellent dynamics, projection, and responsiveness—the hallmark of a premium acoustic guitar.

Laminated Sapele Back & Sides
The back and sides are constructed from laminated sapele, a tonewood with characteristics similar to mahogany. Sapele produces a sweet, warm mid-range sound with a strong, focused core. The beautifully straight grain pattern adds an elegant, premium visual dimension.

HGA Body Shape with Florentine Cutaway & Elbow Contour
The HGA shape is larger and deeper than Headway's HF model, offering greater acoustic volume and resonance. The wide Florentine cutaway provides effortless access to the highest frets, while the elbow contour on the lower bout ensures the guitar sits comfortably against your body despite its generous dimensions. This combination of size and ergonomic design delivers both commanding presence and exceptional playability.

Extended 643mm Scale Length
With a scale length of 643mm (25.3"), this model offers slightly higher string tension compared to shorter-scale guitars, resulting in increased volume, punch, and clarity—particularly beneficial for strumming and flatpicking styles.

Fishman® Sonitone Pickup System
Equipped with Fishman's acclaimed Sonitone under-saddle pickup and preamp, this electro-acoustic model delivers natural, clear amplified tone for live performances and studio recording. Volume and tone controls are conveniently mounted inside the soundhole for discreet, on-the-fly adjustments.

Every detail concerned with playability is carefully refined:

• Dovetail Joint + Post-treatment Neck – The same high-precision neck-body joint construction method used on Headway's higher-end domestic models, ensuring maximum resonance and structural integrity

• Nut & Saddle Finishing – Nut corners are smoothly rounded for effortless chord changes, while saddle corners are polished to improve the feel when the right hand contacts the bridge during muting techniques

• Optimized String Height – Each guitar is carefully adjusted to a comfortable string height that prioritizes ease of fretting

• Fret Edge Rounding – Fret ends are meticulously rounded using various grits of sandpaper and steel wool, enabling smooth left-hand movement all the way up to the highest frets

• Fingerboard Treatment – The fingerboard is polished with steel wool and protected with lemon oil, enhancing sound quality and response

• Smooth Matte-Finished Neck – The satin-finished Nato neck feels fast and comfortable, reducing hand fatigue during extended playing sessions

This meticulous attention delivers a level of quality and playability that rivals Headway's domestic production models—ensuring the guitar feels comfortable and inspiring from the very first chord.

Body Top Solid Sitka Spruce

Body Back & Sides Laminated Sapele

Neck Nato

Fingerboard Radius Micarta

Nut Bone

Bridge Micarta

Machineheads Rotomatic type

Pickup Fishman Sonitone

Scale 643mm

Width at Nut 43.0mm

Fingerboard Radius 400R

Finish Natural (Urethane UV coating)

String Elixir/NANOWEB Phosphor Bronze light

Fret Nickel silver medium

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