Headway Electric Acoustic Guitar HOC-SAKURA/JS ABG-GRD Sakura Autumn Burgundy Gradation

The Headway HOC-SAKURA/JS ABG-GRD is a landmark addition to the Japan Tune-up Series, marking the first time Japanese Sakura (cherry) wood has been offered in this accessible price range. Previously reserved for Headway's high-end Customshop and Standard Series crafted in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, this model brings the distinctive voice and aesthetic of cherry blossom wood to a broader audience of players.

Finished in a stunning Autumn Burgundy Gradation, this electro-acoustic guitar embodies the beauty of Japan's four seasons through a translucent, see-through gradient developed over more than a decade of Sakura guitar craftsmanship

Japanese Sakura Back & Sides
The "JS" in the model name stands for "Japanese Sakura". The back and sides are constructed from laminated domestic Japanese cherry wood, featuring a translucent gradient finish that enhances the warm, pale peach tones and highlights the unique grain pattern of each individual instrument

Solid Sitka Spruce Top
A solid Sitka spruce top delivers a responsive, articulate tone with excellent projection—making this guitar equally suited for strumming and fingerstyle playing.

Compact Cutaway Body
With a maximum width of approximately 380mm and maximum thickness of approximately 106mm, the compact body size fits comfortably against players of all statures. The cutaway design provides easy access to higher frets (15th fret and above), expanding your expressive range for solo fingerstyle performances and lead work.

Mother-of-Pearl Sakura Inlays
The headstock and fretboard are adorned with cherry blossom motif inlays crafted from natural mother-of-pearl. The shell's iridescence shifts with changes in light and viewing angle, adding a distinctive, premium visual character.

Micarta Fretboard
The high-density Micarta fingerboard offers a dark, ebony-like appearance with outstanding durability and resistance to wear.

Fishman® Sonitone Pickup System
Equipped with a Fishman® Sonitone under-saddle pickup and preamp, this model delivers natural, stage-ready amplified tone. Volume and tone controls are conveniently mounted inside the soundhole for easy adjustment during live performances.

The Headway Sakura Legacy

Since 2014, Headway has been at the forefront of crafting acoustic guitars with Sakura wood back and sides—earning these instruments the affectionate nickname "Sakura Guitars". The HOC-SAKURA/JS represents the culmination of over ten years of specialized experience in working with this distinctly Japanese tonewood, now made available in a more accessible package without compromising on quality or visual artistry

Body Top Solid Sitka Spruce

Body Sid e& Back Laminated Japanese Sakura

Neck Nato

Fingerboard Purpleheart

Nut Bone

Saddle Bone

Bridge Purpleheart

Machineheads Rotomatic Type

Scale 628mm(24.75inch)

Width at Nut 43.0mm

Neck Grip C

Fingerboard Radius 400R

Bracing Scalloped X Bracing

String  Light(.012-.053)