Headway Electric Acoustic Guitar HOC-V090SE-FMY

The HOC-V090SE/FMY is a standout model in Headway's acclaimed Japan Tune-up (JT) Series, featuring the strikingly beautiful grain of Flame Myrtle paired with a compact, player-friendly cutaway body.

Myrtle is a tonewood native to the west coast of North America, prized for its unique grain patterns that range from whitish areas to light brown and even light green hues—often displaying a distinctive flame figure. In terms of tone, myrtle occupies a remarkable middle ground: it delivers the clean, crisp response of maple while offering the sweet, warm mid-low end typically associated with mahogany. This makes it a tonewood of exceptionally high potential, and the "Flame Myrtle" used in this model showcases this beauty to its fullest.

Finished in the elegant Faded Myrtle Yellow (FMY) —a subdued, classic hue that blends vintage warmth with contemporary sophistication—this guitar is as visually captivating as it is musically versatile.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top
The body top is crafted from solid Sitka spruce, delivering a bright, clear tone with rich dynamics and excellent projection. This premium tonewood ensures a responsive, articulate sound that suits a wide range of musical genres.

Flame Myrtle Back & Sides
Laminated flame myrtle back and sides provide a stunning visual statement with their distinctive, shimmering grain. Tonally, they offer a beautiful balance: crisp, clean response reminiscent of maple, combined with a sweet, present mid-low range akin to mahogany.

Compact HOC Cutaway Body
The HOC body shape is a slightly smaller, thinner design that offers exceptional playing comfort without sacrificing acoustic presence. The cutaway provides smooth access to higher frets, making it ideal for fingerstyle, solo work, and lead playing. The body's stability when held is outstanding, contributing to an excellent playing experience.

Short 628mm Scale Length
With a scale length of 628mm (24.75"), this guitar features a shorter, more comfortable reach. This design reduces string tension, making it easier to press down chords and execute complex fingerings—particularly beneficial for players transitioning from electric guitar.

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. The soundhole-mounted controls (Volume and Tone) allow for discreet, on-the-fly adjustments.

Grover® Machine Heads
High-quality Grover tuning machines ensure smooth, accurate tuning and excellent stability.

Premium Appointments
The guitar features a Micarta fingerboard and bridge, a bone nut and saddle, scalloped X-bracing, and a smooth matte-finished Nato neck for enhanced playability. It comes strung with Elixir® NANOWEB Light strings (.012–.053).

Faded Myrtle Yellow Finish
The FMY finish is a subdued, elegant yellow hue that evokes a classic, timeless aesthetic. It's designed to blend naturally into any living space while standing out on stage—a color you'll cherish for years to come.

Body Top Solid Sitka Spruce

Body Side & Back Laminated Flame Myrtle

Neck Nato

Fingerboard Micarta

Nut Bone

Saddle Bone

Bridge Micarta

Machineheads Grover

Pickup Fishman Sonitone

Control 1Vol, 1Tone

Scale 628mm

Width at Nut 43.0mm

Fingerboard Radius 400R

Bracing Scalloped X Bracing

Finish Natural (Urethane UV coating)

Accessories Gig Bag