When it came to creating this signature model we listened to Isogai’s comments and notes based on his years of playing with his Tochi wood model, the comments from professional artists and sound engineers, which all agreed on how good Tochi sounds. Tochi has a moderately solid tone that cuts through the mix with a shimmering midrange. It handles distortion really well, coming through well-defined even on the lower tones.

Wenge fingerboard with beautiful black stripes appearing on the dark brown wood surface. It has excellent hardness and strength, and has a good brightness and good rise.

The neck material is quarter-sawn maple, a regular feature of the Modern Virtuoso series. It is resistant to warping and has high strength and stability.

Mojotone tested a number of vintage Jazz Master® pickups and disassembled a ’59 model, which has the most remarkable sound. This model reproduces that fascinating tone by studying even the coil winding and tension. The reverse winding and reverse polarity have a hum canceling effect that reduces noise when mixed.

Highly durable fret wire with high hardness and resistance to abrasion. It contributes to the graininess of tones and accurately expresses the player’s nuances. Even users with nickel allergies can use this wire with no worries.

While looking like a traditional spiral saddle, the deep cutout in the center of the saddle reduces string drop, which is a common problem with spiral saddles.

The GOTOH®SD91-05M MG, which has a classical look but with a locking mechanism, is what we went for. The string retainer provides a moderate tension on the 1st (High-E) & 2nd (B) strings.

Original neck plate with Isogai’s icon and signature engraved by laser.

In response to Isogai’s request, the neck grip is adjusted to be slightly thicker than Momose’s normal C grip. The robust construction stabilizes string vibration and contributes to a thicker tonal sound profile.

Side position markings made of Luminlay, a light-storing material that stores light and releases it in the dark. This is useful when performing on stage, where the lighting is often dark. This is one of the first specifications requested as a “must-have” for playing live in concerts.

The slightly flatter fretboard radius of 280R increases sustain when choking at the higher frets.

The white finish is an ultra-thin matte finish that conveys the warmth of horse chestnut wood. The thin coating film improves the vibration efficiency of the body and contributes to the excellent sound.

Pickguard made of golden acrylic, a custom-made material

A limited edition color of Kazuki Isogai signature picks by MASTER 8 JAPAN, a factory brand of Ikeda Kogyo Inc., Japan’s only factory specializing in guitar picks and known for its high-quality pick production, is included as a bonus item. Also includesh a special display case.

Material : D-801 / Thickness : 0.8mm

*Design subject to changes without prior notice.

Signature model certificate signed by Kazuki Isogai himself. The serial number is written in the product itself.