Headway 10th Anniversary Sakura Models in Full Bloom! [Deviser Special Showcase Event 2024]
We will show you some of the information on the Headway Sakura models that will be introduced at the 2024 Deviser Special Showcase event, which is just two days away from its opening!
The very best limited models are in full bloom for the 10th anniversary of the Sakura Model in 2024!
The finest, “deluxe” Sakura model is now available!
As we approached the 10th year of Sakura models, the amount of gorgeous models produced kept growing. Among them, the creme of the crop is the models with the name “Deluxe (DX)”. At the 2024 Deviser Special Showcase event, the finest Deluxe models will be presented, reflecting Headway’s expertise after 10 years of making Sakura models!
The beautiful decorations, holographic pattern, and the superb grain of the Tabuzakura wood for the sides and back are just a few of the many highlights of this model.
The body back of Tabuzakura wood with the finest tiger grain will fueature a tree-of-life style cherry blossom design. 
The sound hole purfling will also be decorated with cherry blossom pattern.
The headstock top features a crane, the theme of the Sakura 10th Anniversary. 
The back of the body is decorated with “holographic” cherry blossom pattern.
Summer is just around the corner and -SAKURA SUMMER- models are also coming!
If you think of Headway and Summer, the models that first come to mind are the -SAKURA SUMMER- models.
The 2024 model incorporates the theme of the Cherry Blossom 10th anniversary with a crane motif and a design of cranes taking flight across the world.
The blue and turquoise materials are used all over this model for an impactful and expressive design, and the body back is decorated with stylized drawings of cranes, cherry blossoms made of turquoise material, and the word “Aska” are stamped one by one by hand with a seal, using a variety of techniques. The body binding is also made of turquoise material to create a sense of harmony with the rest of the design.
The fingerboard inlay depicts the transition from feathers to cherry blossoms with the use of two different materials. 
The turquoise material used throughout the model is accentuated after painting. 
The pickguard features a stylized crane adding one last cherry blossom. 
The headstock top also has depth, combining inlay work, painting, and multiple techniques, and is reminiscent of the surface of the water. 
Turquoise material is also used for the body binding.
A -Kyozakura- model is here made using Sakura wood from Kyoto prefecture!
One of the main attractions of this year’s Deviser Special Showcase event is the “Kyo-Zakura” model made of sakura wood produced in Kyoto Prefecture.
The wood has a straight grain pattern, giving it a delicate and elegant appearance reminiscent of Kyoto.
製材された京都府産の桜材は上品な色合いと通った杢目が特徴的です。 
木材の出自を証明する原産地証明書。京都府産である証です。
As you would expect, the design also incorporates a Kyoto theme, with the flow of the Kamo River, the bridges over it, and the Shidarezakura, or “weeping cherry” trees, which is Kyoto’s typical Sakura tree.
On top of that, we have collaborated with “Tatenoya”, a traditional weaver in Kyoto, to produce sound hole labels and sound hole covers using Kyoto traditional weaving.
The head top has a design of a bridge over the Kamo River and weeping cherry blossoms. 
The fingerboard inlay depicts the flow of the Kamo River connected to the headstock and the scattered flowing cherry blossoms. 
The body back has a bold design of weeping cherry blossoms, the cherry blossoms of Kyoto. 
The paintwork expresses the weeping cherry blossoms in full bloom and the appearance of a carpet of fluttering cherry blossoms.
The checkered pattern is also associated with the meaning of prosperity, as the pattern continues uninterrupted. 
The fine workmanship shines through, with the words “Kyo-Zakura” woven in and even the serial number embroidered on each piece.
More details about this model will be available on the feature website to be released on May 22! Information on the new products and limited edition models coming to the 2024 Deviser Special Showcase Event will be slowly added and available in preparation for the event at the link below!